2002 Jeep Liberty acceleration problems

Filed Dec 20, 2020 · Acceleration, Suspension · 145,600 miles · IN

The car chugg in and out goin down the road if feels like the transmission is goin to fall out of it the it dies the steering so so bad it feels like a tire is goin to fall of at any moment the valve cohere gasket needs replaced the brakes are non existing I almost crashed into some e head on after it died on me while I was goin 50 MPH down the [xxx] I have only had the car for 2 week hobart auto sales have it to me in replace of a vehicle they had sold me that didn't have a title to it. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 21, 2020 · Acceleration · 200,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while approaching a stop sign at an intersection, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the engine revved up and accelerated forward. The brake pedal was then depressed however, the engine remained revved up. The contact turned off the vehicle and functioned as designed after restarted without further failure. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2017 · Acceleration · 126,897 miles · CA · crash

On 10/1/16 I was pulling into my driveway to park my 2002 jeep liberty when the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed, crashing through my garage door. With both feet on the brake pedal and the hand brake applied the jeep would not stop. It smashed into my wife's car parked in the garage, slamming it into the garage refrigerator. With brakes still applied I attempted to shift to neutral to shut off engine when it slammed into reverse and at great speed careened out of the garage and down the street. At no time did I feel I had control of my vehicle. It finally stopped when it hit shrubbery and small boulders. When I start my jeep when engine cold,the RPM's are high as though I pushed doen on accelerator. On 6-13-15 while at a traffic light waiting for the green light (foot on brake)the jeep suddenly accelerated and smashed the car in front of us, causing extensive damage. The insurance co has totaled my wife's car, we have a damaged refrigerator, we need a new garage door and have a jeep liberty that we are now afraid to drive. I have read many, many identical complaints on this site regarding 2002-2008 jeep liberty-I could have written their stories-and I have little faith that I will ever drive my jeep again. How many complaints and injuries before chrysler admits they have a problem? Didn't read about any deaths so I guess there's your answer.

Filed Aug 26, 2016 · Acceleration · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the speedometer failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the input and output speed control sensors failed and needed to be replaced however, it was unknown if the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jul 20, 2016 · Acceleration · 50,000 miles · CA · crash

When applying the brakes to stop the vehicle has spontaneously accelerated to a very high speed even though you are standing on the brake with both feet. The back wheels are spinning out of control, burning rubber, and you have to put the vehicle in neutral and turn off the engine. It happens intermittently and has happened several times (all on city streets). We have had two different modules replaced (don't remember what they were called) and it continues to happen.

Filed May 13, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 151,351 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not accelerate and the speedometer would not operate. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 151,351.

Filed Feb 18, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 142,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the speedometer failed to read the vehicle proper speed as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the ABS sensor wires were fractured and rubbing against the emergency brake cable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 11, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 103,498 miles · MD

On july 23, 2015, while driving on the interstate highway, at approximately 55 miles/hour, the odometer, speedometer and cruise control simultaneously stopped working for no apparently known reason. When arriving at my destination in another state, (approx. 60 miles), I researched the internet for potential problems. A number of other 2002 jeep liberty owners had experienced similar problems. Additionally, several owners had experienced engine stalling when braking at a stoplight or intersection. On july 28, 2015, when traveling on an interstate highway, I pulled off to the safety lane to take a telephone call. While I was slowly pushing on the brake pedal to move safely to curb lane, the engine stopped working, as did my steering. Quick thinking - having read prior owners' comments - told me to put the car in neutral and turn the ignition key on. That worked! I got the car safely to the side lane. I am in the process of getting problems corrected; however, other owners have stated that the problem of stalling persists.

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 2,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician informed that the vehicle was operating as designed but the failure recurred. The contact also mentioned that another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. As a result the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There was a police report filed and no injuries sustained. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed. The front end was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.

Filed May 26, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · CA · crash · 5 injuries

2002 jeep liberty suddenly accelerated at 10 miles in small parking lot to full throttle at maximum speed rear brakes spinning, and smoke from rear, brakes failed lasted 2 seconds; violent sudden acceleration causing fatal accident. Driving with 20yrs of clean spotless driving record. Jeep totaled, no airbag deployed. 10/4/14. Severe injuries; critical injuries.