2002 Jeep Liberty structure problems
108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Jeep Liberty — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
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 recalls
- Fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impactsCampaign 13V252000 · Jun 19, 2013
Related service bulletins
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2020Use 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, 2019Use 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, 2019Repair 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
Structure problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 24 | 6% |
| 2011 Liberty | 17 | 9% |
| 2010 Liberty | 16 | 8% |
| 2009 Liberty | 20 | 19% |
| 2008 Liberty | 85 | 16% |
| 2007 Liberty | 106 | 15% |
| 2006 Liberty | 131 | 10% |
| 2005 Liberty | 137 | 12% |
| 2004 Liberty | 128 | 12% |
| 2003 Liberty | 111 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Jeep Liberty
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.