10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,384 miles

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problem #8

Feb 012005

Liberty 6-cyl

  • miles
The brakes on the consumer's 2002 Jeep Liberty locked up while driving in slippery conditions. The problem is continuous. The brakes fully locked as the pedal was applied, each time.

- Virden, Mb, Canada, DC, USA

problem #7

Jun 262003

Liberty

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,068 miles
Front brakes making a scraping noise, rotors very hot, front pads squeaking constantly with out foot on brake pedal, sticking front calipers hanging up, rotors had hot spots visible, grinding noise from rear, broken spring from rear shoe at 11,068 miles. I have grave concerns regarding my safety in this vehicle. Continue to have problems with brakes. Rear brake drums replaced at 11,927 miles. Problem with brakes started around 6,000 miles.

- Spencer, NC, USA

problem #6

Nov 222002

(reported on)

Liberty

  • miles
Consumer state while traveling at 30-40 mph when depressing the brake pedal vehicle goes into extending stopping distance. Dealer and manufacture has been contacted.

- Mcclure, OH, USA

problem #5

Aug 112002

Liberty

  • miles
Consumer states that when applying the brakes the vehicle brakes will skid when wet causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Nlm

- Maimi, FL, USA

problem #4

Sep 252002

(reported on)

Liberty

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the pavement is wet brakes will lock-up. The brake proportioning valve and master cylinder were replaced with some decrease in erratic operation.

- Calhoun, LA, USA

problem #3

Jul 022001

Liberty 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While coming to a stop in rainy weather vehicle started to slide. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. Tires (235-70-16)there is also a bang in the transmission when coming to a stop. There is no recall.

- Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 012001

Liberty

  • miles
When driving on wet pavement and applying brakes vehicle will slide. Consumer had to avoid hitting another driver. It's most likely to happen when going down hill.

- Cockeyville, MD, USA

problem #1

Dec 092001

Liberty

  • miles
When applying brakes they locked up, causing loss of control. Vehicle hit a tree. Dealer contacted.

- Colbrook, NH, USA