Speedometer/odometer Failure problems of the 2002 Jeep Liberty

Four problems related to speedometer/odometer failure 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 Speedometer/odometer Failure problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2012

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the speedometer failed and caused an unexpected acceleration. The contact was accelerating from a stop light when the vehicle surged forward and caused the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. No one was injured, but the contact had the vehicle inspected by two dealers and was told there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact stated that when the vehicle was sitting at a stop light the speedometer would read 80 mph and the vehicle would rapidly accelerate when the brake was released. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 133,000 and the current mileage was 136,000.

2 Speedometer/odometer Failure problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2011

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the speedometer failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the input and output speed control sensors failed and needed to be replaced however, it was unknown if the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

3 Speedometer/odometer Failure problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2005

: the contact stated the speedometer failed three times. The first time the speedometer failed due to a rusted sensor. The second time, the speedometer failed due to an abs sensor. The third time the vehicle had not been to a service dealer to determine the problem.

4 Speedometer/odometer Failure problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2004

Dealer replaced the front tires twice, and vehicle vibrated while driving at any speed. Also, headlights/ horn/windshield wipers, and the speedometer failed while driving the vehicle.




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