Overview & Reviews

A new "X" model is introduced, combining the potent 4.0-liter inline six with affordability. Sahara and Sport models receive upgrades, including hard doors with roll-up windows. New optional wheels, increased output from the climate control system and an improved premium sound system round out the changes to the tough and ready 2002 Jeep Wrangler.

• Cheap, fun to drive, classic styling, go-anywhere capability.

• Soft top a handful to manipulate, difficult ingress/egress, slow steering.

User Reviews:

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  Reliable fun and not much to go wrong! - 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  By mhitesman - August 19 - 3:06 am

  Owned just over 3 years. Never even one thing wrong with it. The ride in the backwoods is just as smooth as on the highway (rough!), but then I expected that. Cannot beat driving with the top down on a summer day. Gotta have the V6 -- people I know with the 4 cylinder are very sorry as it’s underpowered. Not good gas mileage. Not a touring car.

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  Jeep Wrangler owner - 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  By sjmaderia - June 12 - 2:00 am

  This is 2nd wrangler that I ahve owned. I never should have sold my old 92 wrangler. This is a great car with could ride and handling characteristics. provided you are not expecting sports car handling or luxury car ride. It is bumpy and loud. You get good mileage if you stay around 72 mph. Faster and gas gauge drops much faster. There is no possibility of using a cellular phone at any speed above 20mph with top down. Top up increases that speed to about 40.

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  Bullet Proof - 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  By jsav262 - March 7 - 7:36 pm

  Pros: This vehicle is what it is... Its a Jeep. If you love to play in the Sun or Snow, If you love to manouver in & out of a parking garage at the mall or trees in the woods, this is the one. You can do a good job of getting wherever you want with this one right out of the box without all the lift kits & tall tires. & for those people, well this vehicle lets you do that too. Cons: Its NOT the "family Vacation" car. Most families have at least 2 cars now a days anyway, so who cares?! Have Fun.

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  Back to basics.... - 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  By davidb72 - February 12 - 12:30 pm

  I have found my Jeep to be a fun vehicle. My other vehicle is a Mazda Miata, so these two complement each other well. The Jeep is a suprisingly comfortable cruiser. One of the qualities I like most about my Jeep is the ease with which you can customize your Jeep. The aftermarket is full of options. All in all I can safely say that I am very pleased with my Jeep and that I would reccomend the Wrangler without hesitation.

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  Great off road but lacks Fuel economy - 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  By Sanders - November 28 - 1:43 pm

  I bought this Jeep in July of 2007 used it only had 48,000 miles and it now has 62,000. At first I was in love with this vehicle being able to just put back the top on sunny days. But then after a few trips with some Jeep clubs, I realized off roading is not good if it is your daily driver.

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  First Jeep - 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  By chopper - September 12 - 10:00 am

  It is reliable and fun. Think of this 4 wheeler as a Harley with more aftermarket accessories. Drawbacks, small cargo space, plastic dash, and you will have to downshift to 2nd gear to climb even the mildest of hill inclines at highway speeds. I have driven long distances twice (1200 miles and 1600 miles) and it is compariable as a standard cab small pickup. Mine is an 02 Sport but came with half doors, Khaki paint, and low gears not listed for 02. I think Jeep was experimenting with my 02 and a half Sport for the later Rubicon.

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  After all, there is only one..... - 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  By jmiron1 - August 23 - 10:00 am

  It seems to me that this vehicle is either loved or hated for the same reasons. So either you get it or you dont. All I can say is the only people I see waving to each other as they pass on the road are Jeep owners and Harley riders. Not bad company in my book. Just own one and youll understand.

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  American Classic - 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  By UncleMark - June 1 - 6:20 pm

  Im in Colorado. Guess what, the 3 speed auto on my 2002 Sahara does a better job than I can on our inclined "roads." Im very tall and though the comfort level is far better for me than I thought it would be, its no car. Gas mileage is actually good for hauling around that heavy transfer case all the time. Excellent seat comfort and support. Impressive fit, finish, build quality. Bad: lousy soft-top, but I run around in a safari or bikini and dont use it; hardtop when its on is DELUXE. Outstanding air/heat (no wonder Mercedes uses the same). There are years of off-road features and refinement in the design of this outstanding vehicle. You should buy one before the 4.0L is gone.

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  Dream Come True - 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  By robbill - May 10 - 10:00 am

  Off road atr Camp Jeep etc., commuting to work, everyday run about and three month round USA trip. All great

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  FANTASTIC - 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  By jacked up - April 11 - 10:00 am

  I own a 2003 Wrangler X. Ive added 35" tires, 3inch body and 2inch suspension lift. This is the most fun I have even had driving. Im barely getting 13.7mpg though. I wish I had gotten one sooner, this is the coolest ride ever!