Transmission Failure problems of the 2002 Jeep Liberty

Six problems related to transmission 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 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2021

Vehicle has 70,000 original owner miles. Placed the transmission in park but the linkage had failed and the vehicle stayed in d and started to roll off. The linkage on the side of the transmission had failed, the part manual control lever - mopar 52104177. It has been revised twice since the original vehicle. The grade was very slight and my wife was still in the vehicle and applied the parking brake. The mechanic thought there had been a recall but could not find one. The same part is used on many Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler vehicles and has been recalled on some models. It is a great safety hazard as the shift liver is in park but the transmission is not. I have made a purchase of a replacement part but the dealer had to order a new one which is now: manual control lever - mopar (52104177ac) after having been revised twice.

2 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2011

While driving 30 mph the transmission failed without warning. The consumer is concerned that "the vehicle will be rear ended as a result to the failure".

3 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2004

While driving 40 mph the transmission failed without warning. The consumer is concerned that "the vehicle will be rear ended as a result to the failure". Please provide additional information.

4 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2003

While driving the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer.

5 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2003

Automatic transmission failed in November 2003 at 57,000 miles. Clutches in the center of the clutch pack were destroyed while the remaining clutches were like new.

6 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2003

Vehicles automatic transmission failed and had to be replaced, then replacement transmission had a leaky factory seal and again had to be fixed. Vehicle pulls to right as all other Libertys do and now when the brake is applied, the right front marker light comes on. Dealership said it was uhauls fault uhaul says it is chryslers fault. Vehicle is a total dissappointment!!.




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