Two problems related to brake drum shoes/linings have been reported for the 2002 Jeep Liberty. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Jeep Liberty based on all problems reported for the 2002 Liberty.
1. ) upon braking, rear brakes locked up (excessively engage. ) on light application. Caused rear of vehicle to want to slide when braking on wet roads or snow. Vehicle had 49,000 miles. 2. ) inspected, found brake shoe return springs on both rear wheels broke. 3. ) replacing brake shoe return springs.
Rear end differential/suspension and or brakes/wheels makes grinding noise when front wheels are turned, puting rear wheels in a situation of different tire rotation at low speeds, sounding like rear brakes are dragging. Dealer has already replaced rear brakes and turned down drums. Noise still exist. Dealer stated in writing that they were awaiting a service bulletin to correct defect.