2002 Jeep Liberty vs 2002 Toyota RAV4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Jeep Liberty | 2002 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,808 | 527 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 94 | 116 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 174 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–17 | 22–78 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 83,500 mi | 94,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Liberty | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 546 | 22 |
| Suspension | 494 | 4 |
| Power Train | 84 | 376 |
| Electrical System | 118 | 92 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 85 | 41 |
| Structure | 108 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 110 | 2 |
| Engine | 74 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 138 | 0 |
| Stalling | 86 | 72 |
| Rust / corrosion | 50 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 40 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 37 | 60 |
| Clunking / rattling | 30 | 12 |
| Steering problems | 18 | 0 |
| Overheating | 14 | 0 |
2002 Jeep Liberty
2002 Toyota RAV4
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.