10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
55 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
78 / 2
Average Mileage:
57,449 miles

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problem #468

Jan 182017

Liberty

  • miles
My engine failed like most people with a 2002 engine that I have spoken with. This was a bad year for these engines so I can not understand why they were not recalled. Every mechanic knows these engines would fail for no reason.

- East Stroudsburg, PA, USA

problem #467

Oct 172016

Liberty

  • miles
Airbag light randomly comes on and off! after I went to the dealer for airbag control module needed to be replaced due to a recall, which is free repair, but after the repair, the airbag light is off/on the dealer said that I have to pay $199 to fix the diag.

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #466

Feb 172017

Liberty

  • miles
Takata recall NHTSA recall number: Opens new window takes away from VIN lookup section> 15V-046 recall date: January 27, 2015 manufacturer recall number: R06 summary: The airbag system occupant restraint control (orc) module may experience a front airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner inadvertent deployment. Safety risk: An inadvertent airbag deployment while driving could distract the driver and cause a crash without warning. Remedy: All involved vehicles must have the occupant restraint control (orc) module replaced. If your vehicle still has safety recall M35 (12V-527) or N13 (13V-040) in the "open" status, please schedule your service appointment with a Chrysler dealer to perform the repair. If you already had M35 (12V-527) or N13 (13V-040) completed, recall R06 must still be completed once parts become available. Recall status: Recall incomplete

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #465

Feb 132017

Liberty

  • 140,200 miles
I was driving the car on the main road and all of a sudden the passenger seat airbag deployed and after a minute when I was pulling off the road the airbag on my side deployed. The cover hit my arms and it caused me bruises and burns. My sister in law got bruises on her stomach and on her chest too. I didn't know the cause of airbag deployment it just happened. - (recall related incident)

- Pago Pago, AS, USA

problem #464

Jan 182017

Liberty

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. While driving 30 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. A police report was filed. The contact sustained internal bruising to the chest and a head injury, which required medical attention. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

- Wolfe, TX, USA

problem #463

Jan 112017

Liberty 6-cyl

  • 177,000 miles
In a high speed, serious, head on collision, neither airbag deployed on 1/11/2017. My vehicle was in motion on a highway with a beginning speed of 55 mph. I saw that a crash was imminent and slowed down some prior to impact....updated 02/07/17 - (recall related incident)

- Searcy, AR, USA

problem #462

Jan 172017

Liberty

  • 145,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving approximately 15 mph, the air bags deployed without warning or impact. The passenger received injuries to the knee and face. Medical attention was needed. A police report was not filed. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Columbia, KY, USA

problem #461

Dec 132016

Liberty 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
2002 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes in regards to dealership unable to complete occupant restraint control module recall repair due to age/year of vehicle.

- Columbus, MS, USA

problem #460

Mar 062015

Liberty 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. 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. Part distribution disconnect. Updated 02/15/2017

- Mchenry, IL, USA

problem #459

Nov 282015

Liberty

  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 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 failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Whiteville, NC, USA

problem #458

Nov 132014

Liberty

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. A week after the vehicle was repaired for an air bag recall, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle would need to be re-diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags) and was to check with the manufacturer concerning the dealer's recall repair and the recall notice. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #457

Nov 122016

Liberty

  • miles
Tamara recall: Don jackson continues to give me the rub around with replacing the airbag. When first contacted last year, I was told I was on a list. Numerous follow ups resulted in being told the part was not in, no longer available and eventually I'm no longer on the list because a list, in fact, did not exist. I finally was able to secure a N appointment where I was told they had to order the part. Three weeks later they are still waiting for the part and I need to call back in a few days to see if it came in. I'm wondering if don jackson is waiting for me to purchase another car or die in this one. At the end of the day I'm still waiting to get my airbags fixed..

- Union City, GA, USA

problem #456

Jan 212015

Liberty

  • 129,000 miles
The contact owned a 2002 Jeep Liberty. While driving and making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

problem #455

Nov 042016

Liberty

  • miles
I made an appointment two weeks ago to have my vehicle repaired for two recalls at mick's Chrysler Jeep. I dropped my Jeep off this morning for the appointment. I just got off the phone with the service department not even an hour later. They do not have the parts to repair my vehicle. I asked how that was possible since I made the appointment two weeks ago. The guy did not have an answer. So now I have to pick up vehicle, still needing repairs due to 2 recalls (lower ball joints and the airbag orc).

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #454

Oct 312016

Liberty

  • 270,000 miles
Problem is intermittent. When I start vehicle airbag warning comes on along with warning chime. If I turn vehicle off and immediately restart it light does not come on.

- Greeley, CO, USA

problem #453

Oct 252016

Liberty

  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Chino, CA, USA

problem #452

Sep 242016

Liberty 6-cyl

  • 172,000 miles
While driving down the road my passenger side airbag deployed, followed about 10 seconds later by my drivers side airbag. I was traveling about 35 mph on a city street at a steady speed and hit no bumps. I was able to pull my vehicle over to the side of the road. I contacted Jeep to get them to repair my vehicle and they started a case (#30180485) on Sept 24, 2016. I did not hear from Jeep again until 10/24/2016 when we received a letter informing us that this was not their responsibility. Since the recall R06 states that the airbag could deploy if not fixed, and I took it to a Chrysler service center to have this recall done and was told they did not have a fix for this recall but would contact me when one became available. I was never contacted again by Jeep letting me know the repair was available. I do not understand why they refuse to fix the vehicle. I am not looking for this as a warranty repair, but it should be their responsibility based on the failure to fix the recall when I took it to them. Also, since the airbags deployed it did damage to the dash and steering wheel of the Jeep which will need repairs also. I don't understand why I should be responsible for this expense, and why Jeep is failing to handle this.

- Federal Way, WA, USA

problem #451

Oct 022016

Liberty

  • 125,000 miles
On a drive home from my mother's house, I had come to a complete stop waiting to make a left turn on a residential road when I heard a clicking sound. Then my seat belt tightened on its own and immediately after that the driver's side air bag deployed. Fortunately I was uninjured with the exception of a slight burn on my forearm.

- Pearl, MS, USA

problem #450

Feb 162015

Liberty

  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Glencoe, AL, USA

problem #449

Feb 012015

Liberty

  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags) was received in February of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- New Milford, CT, USA

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