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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 7
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 77,959 miles
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Speedometer stops working mid-trip, all warning lights come on (engine, ABS etc) -- sometimes engine dies while on the road. "speed sensor" or some other computer-related issue has been talked about, but 3 different mechanics including the dealer have been unable to repair. Speed sensor was replaced but problem remains.
- Oakland, CA, USA
2002 Jeep Liberty speed sensor failure causes speedometer to stop working, engine to die while driving, loss of powersteering, loss of brakes, steering wheel locks up.
- Tulsa, OK, USA
Without warning the body control module shorts out draining the battery and damaging the multi-control switch on the steering column. Causing the headlights, interiorlights, running lights, windshield wipers, factory electric door locks, and dashboard lights to fail. This can cause a fire resulting in a total vehicle loss or loss of lighting at night while driving causing the driver to loose sight of the road. In rain conditions loss of wipers during driving would cause loss of visibility creating a dangerous driver on the road.
- Williamsville, NY, USA
I bought a 2002 Jeep Liberty limited edition Jan. 2008. After about 7 months it started stalling everytime I hit the breaks, or turned a corner. The check engine light is on and the speedometer quit. I have taken it to four mechanics and no one can figure it out. They hooked it up to a computer and said it doesn't read anything is wrong. I have nearly been rear ended several times turning due to it stalling. Some days it will be fine and then the next it will stall everytime I stop or turn. It seems to stall more when I am turning. I don't know where to take it to get fixed since no one can determine the problem. I am afraid to drive it or have my kids in it. I have noticed on websites that Jeep have been having major problems with this issue. I just want it repaired and there seem to be no recalls on my vehicle although Jeep is all over the internet having the same problems. Someone is going to get killed before this problem is fixed. I would just like to know the problem and how to get it fixed!!
- West Jeffersoh, OH, USA
2002 Jeep Liberty sport reaching 92,000 mi repeatedly stalls (turns off) while driving.
- Apple Valley, CA, USA
A wiring harness in my 2002 Jeep Liberty fails every year or so - this disables the ABS brakes and causes the speedometer to wander and be inaccurate. The dealership has replaced the harness 3 times (out of warranty) at a cost of about $200 each time. My ABS system is disabled from the time the harness fails until I get it fixed. The ABS light and brake light illuminate on the dash when it fails - and stays on until the repair is done.
- Twinsburg, OH, USA
2002 Jeep Liberty limited. I have replaced the engine, rebuilt the 4 -wheel drive shaft, replaced the A/C condenser and coil, and now the radio, dome lights, power locks are broken. The blower motor resistor has been replaced but now the blower motor is broken. What a lemon from day one. Latches on hatch not working correctly, mold smell from A/C. it is something all the time with this vehicle.
- Edwardsville, IL, USA
I have had the Jeep Liberty since 02. Right before the vehicle reached 100,000 the rear passenger side lock began to make odd noise when using auto locked to unlock. Then after arriving to 100,000 my speedometer when hay wire (when im going 60mph it says im going 0). Now beneath the glove compartment its falling apart...its makes me wonder...is that why there warranty is only up to 100,000?
- Seattle, WA, USA
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. While driving 55 mph in wet conditions, the headlights, interior lights, windshield wipers, door locks, and speedometer all stopped operating. However, the vehicle was still running at the time of failure. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that the computer module chip was faulty. The current and failure mileages were 42,000.
- Arlington Heights, IL, USA
2002 Jeep Liberty. Consumer started to smell fumes he pulled over onto the left berm and the vehicle caught on fire. The consumer stated 3 weeks prior he had new brakes and a starter installed. (Ohio traffic crash report)
- Cleveland , OH, USA
While driving vehicle shut off! no power.steering, no power brakes! nothing. First time fixed at dealer, problem was told to be a speed sensor. Vehicle now sits at another dealer 40 miles from owner's home awaiting to here what now. This needs to be resolved soon before an accident happens. 2002 Jeep Liberty.
- Baltimore, MD, USA
- the contact received recall 06V288000 for the 2002 Jeep Liberty concerning lower ball joints. The contact complained about the effect that the ball joint had on the tires. The contact stated that no matter what speed she was driving at, but usually at about 15 mph she felt and heard the suspension in the car shifting whenever she hit a bump. The contacts complaint was that after one and a half years the tires were completely bald. The contact stated that this was directly related to the safety recalls on the ball joints. Also, the contact stated that on 11/2005 she lost control of the vehicle after making a turn. After taking the vehicle for service, the contact learned from the dealer that all of the steering fluid leaked out, and the power steering belt split in half. The contact would like to have the tires replaced under the recall as well. Updated 2/7/2007 - the consumer's vehicle experience extended crank time to start. The dealer replaced eh fuel pump and fuel pump reservoir. The lap belt in the rear seat became twisted. When the vehicle was put into reverse the consumer hear a noise. The dealer made repairs to the transmission. The lighter was inoperative.
- Aurora, CO, USA
2002 Liberty sport solenoid assembly had to be replaced.
- Roanoke, VA, USA
Interior lights come on at various times. Sometimes when blinker is engaged, sometimes when put into gear, sometimes, just while driving down the road. And even when I open the windows or moonroof. Electrical in nature it is scary to have interior lights come on at night...
- Lake Grove , NY, USA
Speedometer again became erratic and then inop. Cruise control inop and engine light came on. Took car to dealer and just made it when engine cut out completely sensor replaced again second time was charged $91.44!!!!
- Eldersburg, MD, USA
I was driving my 02 Jeep Liberty down the interstate passing a 18 wheeler at 75 mph when my headlights, speedometer, and interior lights turned off. I ended up slamming on my brakes and moving my car to the side. I then had to drive 50 miles while holding my brights in, and my flashers on. After the fact, I replaced a few fuses, and that worked for about a month. Then, once a gain, the same thing happened, and this time there was nothing wrong with the fuses. To this day, my car is parked.
- Fort Collins, CO, USA
The speedometer quit and the engine shut down. This happened while driving. The consumer has taken vehicle to the dealer multiple times for this problem. They have replaced the rear out put sensor at least ten times. The most recent time this occurred was on 8-8-05. The problem occurred at a variety of speeds. There are no other known problems with the vehicle at this time. During the last repair the dealer replaced the rear wheel speed sensor in the wiring harness.
- Steele, KY, USA
While driving check engine light illuminated. Vehicle completely shut down. The odometer stopped working. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told the O-2 sensor had to be replaced, and they replaced them, which did not fix the problem. Consumer took the vehicle back, dealer then replaced the computer. However, the problem recurred.
- Saint Louis, MO, USA
My 2002 Jeep Liberty has had numerous electrical failures. It just dies... the speedometer ground went, the locks played havoc, I have returned the vehicle 6 times to get fixed and they cannot find the problem. Daimler Chrysler even sent a "technician" to fix the problem... my Jeep still sits dead in the driveway at least once every three weeks. I then found out that there were electrical problems before I purchased this very same vehicle, brand new. Conclusion, daimler Chrysler cannot and or will not help me with this, everyone is constantly on vacation and cannot give me any answers. They drug their feet with me bringing in the Jeep leaving it for days at a time, and now I can't even do lemon law. Since my time expired 9 nine days ago and daimler Chrysler drug their feet, saying that they would fix the problem.
- Crystal River, FL, USA
- Koshkonong , MO, USA