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2002 Jeep Liberty structure problems

108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Jeep Liberty6% of all complaints for this model year.

108
Structure complaints
6%
share of all complaints
91,500 mi
median reported incident mileage
5 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. When the vehicle was taken to have the lower ball joints replaced, the technician stated that the upper control arm needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was informed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…

    filed Jul 13, 2016

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

    filed Nov 2, 2015

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

    23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2020
  • Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

    3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

    3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

    3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
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Structure problems in other Liberty years

YearReportsShare
2012 Liberty246%
2011 Liberty179%
2010 Liberty168%
2009 Liberty2019%
2008 Liberty8516%
2007 Liberty10615%
2006 Liberty13110%
2005 Liberty13712%
2004 Liberty12812%
2003 Liberty1118%
Liberty structure problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.