general problems of the 2002 Jeep Liberty

I have a set of 4 uniroyal liberator a/t p235 70r16 tires dot apo8 c62u 4410 that have horrible problems. One of them is so eliptical that you feel like you are riding on a egg shaped tire that almost makes you sick at slower speeds. It has a awful vibration at higher speeds. The other 3 of the set are so out of balance that even with 5 ounces of weight, the tires still vibrate.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty equipped with goodyear eaglers-a tires, size: p235/70r16. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the tread of the rear driver side tire detached and wrapped around the axle, causing the tire and vehicle to wobble. The contact was able to exit the highway and replace the tire with the spare. The dealer was contacted and advised that the contact needed to take the tire to goodyear to have it inspected and repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty sport equipped with goodyear eagle rs-a tires. While driving approximately 77 mph the contact could see debris flying from the rear passenger side wheel well. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and the entire rear passenger side fender was missing as well as various other pieces of the wheel well. After driving approximately 50 mph for another mile more debris was coming from the same wheel well. When the contact drove onto the emergency lane a second time, he observed that the rear quarter panel was torn. Upon examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire was completely shredded of all its rubber. The tire was examined by an independent mechanic who stated that the failure tread separation. The failure and current mileages were 42,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. While driving 55-60 mph, the vehicle pulled to the right and the steering wheel vibrated. The contact also heard a humming noise coming from the front tires. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The contact felt that the humming noise was due to excessive wear caused by the lower ball joints. The contact received recall notice number 03v460000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) on August 2, 2007. He feels that the tires should be replaced as part of the recall. As of August 3, 2007, the ball joints have not been replaced. The current mileage was 62,000 and failure mileage was 60,000. The consumer stated the lower ball joint has been repaired and the cupped tires were then rotated to the rear of the vehicle and the consumer stated there is still a loose feeling in the rear of the vehicle. Updated 08/22/07.

While driving 30 mph, something in the front end differential broke. I have had numerous problems with this vehicle. I'm on my 3rd set of tires. The brakes have been replaced 3 times. It's in the shop more than it is out.

Goodyear tire/ p215/ 75r16 dot#m6y4eyer1702. Owner feels that driving in the rain is too scary. The vehicle started to hydroplane when driving 10 mph or greater. (recurrent problem) the tires were not wide or deep enough according to the technician. There was a complete loss of traction when starting from a complete stop on any amount of water and cannot safely turn on water.

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.

After the dealership replaced the driver side lower ball joints for recall 03v460000 the vehicle's alignment was off, and the front end shook and pulled to the right when speed reached and exceeded 50 mph. Also, front tires needs to be replaced because they were cropping. Prior to repair, vehicle was operating fine. Dealer refused realignment of the vehicle, per request of the consumer, because it was not covered under the scope of the recall. Also, all four tries were replaced at 8,000 miles on vehicle.

I have a 2002 Jeep Liberty and on oct. 7, 2003, I had an incident in which my steering wheel and tires locked up during a left turn causing me to turn in a full 360 facing the car that was behind me. This was on a Tuesday. On Friday, oct. 10, 2003, I was making a right turn into a gas station and my car skidded causing me to lose brief control of my car again. I was able to straighten up the car and avoid another 360 and possible collision with gas pupms. Luckily, no one was hurt and there was not any property damage in either situation. At this point, I contacted the dealership (galeana) who told me it was my tires. I went to goodyear and they said my tires were fine and I should go to the dealership. I called the delearship back and they told me to bring it in and they would check it over but they had not heard of this problem before. They were unable to find anything wrong with my car and I really did't feel like I received good customer service. My reason for submitting this now is because I have seen articles and my mother heard it on the news that there has been a recent recall on 2002 Jeep liberties that might explain what happened. I contacted the dealership tonight and asked them about a recall and they denied that there is one. I am also unable to find it on your sight although the article I read stated it as being released by you. I have been lucky that it has not happened again but I do not feel as safe in my car as I did before the incidents. Please contact me and let me know if there is a recall and if not, please document my complaint. The next person may not be as lucky. Thank you, emily lewis.

2002 Jeep Liberty nar 06/26/2003. The consumers Jeep went straight instead of right when she applied the brake to make a right turn. The vehicle stopped when it hit a median . The vehicle was towed to the dealership and two wheels and a tire were replaced. The consumer paid approx $784. 77 for repairs and again the vehicle lost control swaying from left to right. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealership so it could be inspected, however no problems were identified. The consumer is afraid that a more severe accident may occur if the dealership can't identify the problem with the vehicle. Please investigate and give prompt response to consumer. The consumer was told that the problem was possibly with the tires.

Brake failure 18k miles , front end jumping ,shaking when going 50mph and over, car slides, fish tales excessively in wet weather, had 1 spin out no one hurt, tires bald 19k miles.

Front tires are wearing uneven and excessively. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Handling eratic at speeds over 45 mph, vehicle wanders across the road, fish tails. Loose control when changing lanes. Stock tires are very thin. Handling would probably improve with wider tires. At my office we drive a fleet of the Jeeps, numerous similar complaints. Dt.