2002 Chevrolet Explorer Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Chevrolet Explorer. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“While applying the brakes and without prior warning abs braking light appears on the dashboard. *ak”
“The inside door pad had fallen out the plastic material. *jb”
“Consumer states that when hit in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts”
“While driving airbag light stays on , and can be useless in event of a crash. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak”
“Consumer states while driving 55mph right rear tire had tread separation. Ts”
“The vehicle pulled violently to the right and the right wheel spindle dropped off which caused loss of control and an accident. *nlm”
“The vehicles automatic transmission sticks in the gear it's currently in or hesitates when changing gear. The dealership replaced parts in attempt to correct the problem, but the problem still exist. Please provide any additional information. *nm”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Chevrolet Explorer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.