Brake Foundation Components problems of the 2002 Jeep Liberty

Eight problems related to brake foundation components 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 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2005

The brakes on the consumer's 2002 Jeep Liberty locked up while driving in slippery conditions. The problem is continuous. The brakes fully locked as the pedal was applied, each time.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2003

Front brakes making a scraping noise, rotors very hot, front pads squeaking constantly with out foot on brake pedal, sticking front calipers hanging up, rotors had hot spots visible, grinding noise from rear, broken spring from rear shoe at 11,068 miles. I have grave concerns regarding my safety in this vehicle. Continue to have problems with brakes. Rear brake drums replaced at 11,927 miles. Problem with brakes started around 6,000 miles.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2002

Consumer states that when applying the brakes the vehicle brakes will skid when wet causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Nlm.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2001

When applying brakes they locked up, causing loss of control. Vehicle hit a tree. Dealer contacted.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2001

While coming to a stop in rainy weather vehicle started to slide. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. Tires (235-70-16)there is also a bang in the transmission when coming to a stop. There is no recall.

6 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

When driving on wet pavement and applying brakes vehicle will slide. Consumer had to avoid hitting another driver. It's most likely to happen when going down hill. Please provide any further information.

7 Brake Foundation Components problem

Consumer state while traveling at 30-40 mph when depressing the brake pedal vehicle goes into extending stopping distance. Dealer and manufacture has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts.

8 Brake Foundation Components problem

When the pavement is wet brakes will lock-up. The brake proportioning valve and master cylinder were replaced with some decrease in erratic operation. Please describe details.




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