Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems of the 2002 Jeep Liberty

Four problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises 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 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2012

Where to begin? my airbag light has been coming on for months while driving. I took it to a Chrysler dealership 6 months ago & was charged $100 for them to tell me they didn't know what was wrong. About a month ago, while driving on the highway, my headlights went out, came back on, went out again, and finally I hit my high beams and they stayed on. My engine uses about 2 quarts of oil per week. I have parked on clean surfaces & there is no oil leaking, but it is going somewhere. I can hear a ticking noise coming from the engine area. I called Chrysler's toll-free number today after the headlights went out again, and was informed that my Jeep is under recall for the air bag module, and maybe that is what is causing the lights to go out. This makes no sense to me that one would have anything to do with the other. I told them that I have seen other complaints about the headlights, but they stated that they've had no complaints. I have also replaced front tires three times in the past year for wear on the outside edge. I've had the Jeep aligned, tires rotated as they should be, and they just keep balding on the outer edge. The service tech said that Jeeps eat through tires because of the wheel base? this car has all but eaten up most of my income. It is constantly having issues, and I get nowhere with Chrysler.

2 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 04/24/2011

After proceeding through a stop light I heard a ticking noise that got louder, then a banging, and then the engine seized within 1 block of driving. Through a rod. Had just checked oil under hood that am. Maintained vehicle well in the 9 yrs. Of ownership. There was no warning prior to event or alert on gauges. Bought a rebuilt engine & had it installed.

3 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2009

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. Whenever the vehicle is started, the engine compartment makes a loud clunking noise. The mechanic stated that there was an issue with the spark plugs. The spark plugs were replaced, but the failure was not corrected. The contact was informed that there was an issue with the valve system. Through research, he has found numerous complaints on this same failure and believes it to be a manufacturer defect. He also believes that a recall should be issued. The current and failure mileages were 91,000.

4 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2004

Consumer has had to replace shocks, drive shaft, brakes and all four tires since purchase. The tires were worn and the noisy were struts, a constant thumping sound was heard when the vehicle was in motion, creaking noise were coming from the front of the vehicle when going over bumps due to the front sway bar bushings, the regulator on the passenger door was noisy, the handle on the passenger door was loose, grinding noise on the front passenger side, the passenger front door's weather strip was coming off, loud noise coming from the rear differential bearings, excessive play in the front tie ends, water under the driver's side carpet, rattling in the speaker on the passenger side, when in 4th high and 4th low, the vehicle felt as if it were in neutral, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, the was a squeak in the steering wheel when turning, the engine idled loud, the vehicle would jump when shifting into gear, there was a delay when braking, the axle boot was leaking.




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