general problems of the 2002 Jeep Liberty - part 1

42 problems related to structure 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 Structure problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2015

2002 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle has several recall notices. The dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2015

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) however, the technician stated that due to excessive rust and corrosion the recall remedy could not be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was not available.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2015

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the warning lamp illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure), 15v046000 (air bags) and stated that the parts were not available within a reasonable timeframe. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.

4 Structure problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2015

2002 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete recall. The consumer referenced recall 15v046000, 12v527000 and 13v252000.

5 Structure problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2015

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 12v527000 (air bags), 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure), and 15v046000 (air bags) however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

6 Structure problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2014

2002 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes in regards to fuel leak recall notice and vehicle frame corrosion problems. The consumer stated when the parts for the recall finally arrived, she was informed the recall could not be performed because the frame was corroded. The dealer stated to repair the frame would be an additional cost. Recall # 13v252000.

7 Structure problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

2002 Jeep Liberty trailer hitch recall. Consumer unable to get part for vehicle through dealer. Recall has been issued. But, no response from the Chrysler group.

8 Structure problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

2002 Jeep Liberty. Received three recall notices for vehicle needing a trailer hitch for safety. However, the consumer was unsuccessful at getting the vehicle fixed, due to lack of parts.

9 Structure problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. When the vehicle was started in warm weather, the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions each time the vehicle was started in warm weather. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 12v5270000 (air bags), 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure), and 15v046000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

10 Structure problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2014

2002 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes in regards to rear structure reinforcement recall. The consumer received three recall notices. However, each time he called the dealer, he was informed the parts were not available. Updated 08/27/14.

11 Structure problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) but was unable to have the vehicle repaired because the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had surpassed a reasonable timeframe to initiate the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the contact's concerns. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

12 Structure problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received a recall notification related to NHTSA campaign number 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) but was informed that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

13 Structure problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

14 Structure problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2014

On 20 may 14, vehicle was brought to waldorf (maryland) darcars (Chrysler Jeep) after dash air bag icon came on steady. I was told that air bag would not deploy as long as the icon was lit. Occ. Rstr. Control module #56010501-ag needed to be ordered ($266. 00 for part only), but the dealership already had 22 on back order. . . . 22!. . . At a single dealership! so now I have to ride around w/o an operable air bag until Chrysler comes through with this critical part. Makes you wonder how prevalent this problem is.

15 Structure problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 100,000.

16 Structure problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2014

2002 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes in regards to occupant restraint control module filter circuit and fuel tank leakage recall notices. The consumer was informed the parts were not available, and she would be notified of the availability. The consumer stated too much time has elapsed, since she received the recall letter in sept 2013, and Jan 2014.

17 Structure problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

18 Structure problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2014

2002 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes in regards to fuel tank recall notice. The consumer submitted an illegible receipt.

19 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part was not available to do the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

20 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted on multiple occasions and could not provide an estimated arrival date for the parts. The contact had not experienced a failure.

21 Structure problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2013

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline and structure) and stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable for months. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

22 Structure problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2013

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

23 Structure problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2013

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and 15v046000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The dealer placed the contact on a waiting list several months ago and had not heard anything. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to deliver the part. The contact had not experienced a failure.

24 Structure problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2013

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers:13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and 15v046000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

25 Structure problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2013

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

26 Structure problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2013

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received a recall notification for the fuel system, gasoline, structure; however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The NHTSA campaign number was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.

27 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2013

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and stated that the parts were unavailable. The dealer stated that there was a waiting list; however, the contact has been waiting for an unreasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

28 Structure problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2013

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that she received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) and 12v527000 (air bags). The contact stated that both recall campaigns had surpassed a reasonable time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available for them to complete the recall on the vehicle. The manufacture was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 3/14/cn.

29 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2013

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.

30 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2012

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) in January of 2012. Since that time, the dealer has stated that the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure.

31 Structure problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2010

I am experiencing a rattling sound when driving uphill or downhill through driveway, traveling 5-20 miles an hour. I took my Jeep 2002 Liberty 2wd to get serviced and received recommended repairs: prosteer control arm with ball joint upper center, remove and install propeller shaft to replace universal joints on both ends, rear wheel bearings, tail pipe is welded to muffler, muffler does not meet design specifications and should be replaced due to exhaust leak as well, remove rack and pinion, complete rack as does not meet design specifications and is leaking. I was driving about 25 mph and my rear right side tire was smoking profusely. I pulled over and noticed the gray smoke from my tire. I took the car to check the rear breaks. They were fine but was told that I had a leak from the exhaust pipe which dripped on to that area. The car has 75,806 miles. I was told that I could loose control of vehicle and entire area can collapse during traffic due to these issues. Aside from these issues, I am experiencing a whistling sound, problems with rear drivers side passenger power window regulator which produces grind-like sound. The window came off and I was told that I needed a new regulator for the window. I'm also experiencing a red stain in engine oil drippage on ground. Finally, strange odor from car -odor continues to be present whether I wash the carpets and seats (smells like mold/mildew or skunk).

32 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2008

Jeep Liberty renegade skids and have tendency to slides quite often and especially during rain.

33 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2006

2002 Jeep Liberty consumer is seeking reimbursement the consumer stated the hitch was approved using a specific code. However, the reimbursement claim was denied under the pretext, the part was not an oem approved hitch, but at present deemed ok to do the job. The consumer stated when the hitch was installed, Chrysler did not have an approved manufactured hitch, as the recall did not exist back in 2006.

34 Structure problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2005

On February 16, 2005 while traveling eastbound I-80 in salt lake city I hit some black ice and lost control of my 2002 Jeep Liberty. I was traveling freeway speeds and had a front impact along with a driver side rollover and a slide of approximately 100 yards. All of the emergency personnel that responded to my accident voiced shock and concern that none of the airbags deployed. Further, I have heard that if the g-force was not great enough to deploy the side airbags, the Jeep should not have rolled (I have no idea if that is true). I had, and still have, serious concerns about why my airbags did not deploy and do not trust that in the event of another accident they would deploy, regardless of the severity. I contacted Jeep and asked them to look into it. They did do some investigation. However, I was told that because my Jeep was not preserved for their inspection there was nothing they could do. I have sent them several e-mails explaining that I do have photo that document the damage and show that the airbag did not deploy. They have just disregarded my complaints. I also have concerns about the ease in which my Jeep rolled over. This concern has also been dismissed. I would like to know that my family is going to be safe if anther unfortunate accident occurs.

35 Structure 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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