2002 Jeep Liberty: ABS light or ABS activating

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 31, 2014 · Brakes · 102,178 miles · ME

Driving along behind several other vehicles, the weather was warm and the roadway was dry. Due to a red light, vehicles ahead rapidly slowed to a stop. I was traveling at about 30mph and applied my brake pedal to avoid hitting the slowly moving vehicle ahead. My vehicle failed to slow down and I pumped the brakes to no avail. I turned to the right and continued to pump the brake pedal. The brake finally caught and the vehicle came to a stop within two feet to the right of the stopped vehicle ahead. It resembled the feeling of ABS on an icy road, but road conditions were excellent at the time. I have been extremely cautious driving this vehicle since the brake failure. There is good brake pedal and the master cylinder is filled with brake fluid. I am uncomfortable driving this vehicle and after reading a multitude of other mishaps by other 2002 liberty owners, this is a dangerous malfunction.

Filed Dec 30, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 102,000 miles · TX

Speedometer, cruise control, brake warning lamp and ABS light on, mileage counter not working, check engine light on as well, car dies or stall when slowing down even on hwy or when turning. We have replaced almost everything we can think of. Look online and hundred if not thousands of owners have exact same problems and no solution to problem. How are you supposed to have vehicle inspected if the emergency brake lights wont go off? We have replaced front and back brakes, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, speed sensors front driver and passenger and rear one. Fuel pump fuel filter have now been replaced. We have replaced more but I know we have spent well over 2 grand and nothing please help we are not the only ones having this issue.

Filed Jun 18, 2012 · Airbags, Electrical · 80,000 miles · NY

Abs light comes on & off intermittently. No deployment & car has never been in a crash. This has been going on for about two years. Time for a recall based on all of the complaints listed here.

Filed Jun 14, 2012 · Brakes · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated as the vehicle was started. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacture was contacted and they stated there were not any recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available and the current mileage was 130,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2009 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · CA

Speedometer stops working mid-trip, all warning lights come on (engine, ABS etc) -- sometimes engine dies while on the road. "speed sensor" or some other computer-related issue has been talked about, but 3 different mechanics including the dealer have been unable to repair. Speed sensor was replaced but problem remains.

Filed Jan 13, 2009 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · OH

A wiring harness in my 2002 jeep liberty fails every year or so - this disables the ABS brakes and causes the speedometer to wander and be inaccurate. The dealership has replaced the harness 3 times (out of warranty) at a cost of about $200 each time. My ABS system is disabled from the time the harness fails until I get it fixed. The ABS light and brake light illuminate on the dash when it fails - and stays on until the repair is done.

Filed Apr 1, 2008 · Suspension · 76,000 miles · TX

I purchased my 2002 jeep liberty, in july of 2007. It had been running wonderfully. Two and a half weeks ago (03/07/08)while driving on the expressway, my drivers side wheel came completely off of my car. I had my jeep towed to kwik kar auto repair. Kwik kar informed me that my ball joint had come loose. I had them to repair it and paid out of pocket for both the repair and the tow. On wednesday, march 26, 2008, while driving, again the wheel on my jeep came off, this time on the passenger side. Once again, I had my jeep towed to kwik kar. This time the ball joint on the front passenger side had come loose and caused significant damage to the wheel, ABS system, etc. The bill for the repair this time was way more than I could afford, so my mechanic checked with chrysler to see if any of the parts were covered. He found that the jeep liberty was under recall notice for this exact same defect. I contacted chrysler and was told that since I did not take my jeep to a chrysler dealership that I would have to pay for the repairs. I was also informed that the nearest chrysler dealer that would honor this recall and fix my car was in arlington, tx which is nearly 20 miles from my home. I was told by the chrysler representative that recall notices were sent out in september of 2006. Since I bought my jeep liberty 10 months after the recall notices were sent out, from drivetime auto sales, I never received a notice of recall. I was told to contact the previous owner of my car to get the recall information. So I contacted drivetime auto sales. I was told by drivetime that they are not responsible for checking recall notices on the cars that they sell and that it is chrysler's responsibility to fix my jeep. I again called chrysler customer service and spoke to a supervisor. I was informed that chrysler would not pay for the repairs and if I pay for the repairs, there is no guarantee that I would be reimbursed. *tr lower ball joints*smch

Filed Mar 1, 2007 · Brakes · 65,226 miles · NE · crash

When it's cold and either snowy or icy at any speed "5 MPH -- 35 MPH my jeep liberty fails to stop for a very long distance. At 5 MPH it takes well over 30-40 feet. The ABS make noise like they are trying to do something. But its as if they never actually engage to stop the vehicle. I have had to use a snowy bank several times so I wouldn't roll straight into an intersection. This vehicle has done this since I have had it. I have taken it in numerous times and told nothing is wrong. My father drove this same vehicle and had the same thing happen to him. I am not the only one complaining about this issue. For safety reasons I leave my liberty in the garage on snowy days and take my ford truck out instead. I do not have this issue with my truck.

Filed Feb 21, 2007 · Electrical · OH

While driving my jeep on the interstate with the lights on -- my ABS light and brake light illuminated, this was followed by my speedometer waving up and down (for example I stopped and the speedometer was bouncing from 0 to 100 MPH), followed by the check engine light illuminating and then sometime in there I realized the odometer, both in the dashboard instrument panel and in the overhead instrument panel stopped working. I have done research on this issue via the internet and this seems to be a fairly popular issue due to wire shorts. I have already replaced the speed sensor under the rear axle just to have the jeep do it again in about 10 minutes of in city driving with just one person in the vehicle, and now the jeep is headed to the shop. I am unsure if the ABS system is working properly during this time which is hazardous, not to mention the odometer isn't running which is illegal.

Filed Oct 19, 2006 · Acceleration · 70,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated the speedometer failed three times. The first time the speedometer failed due to a rusted sensor. The second time, the speedometer failed due to an ABS sensor. The third time the vehicle had not been to a service dealer to determine the problem.

Filed Aug 16, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 11,638 miles · NY

I reported a noise during operating my jeep liberty, ltd. 4 wd over bumps and turns. I purchased the vehicle with 5 miles on 8/13/2002. 3/21/2003 at 11638 miles, the service shop made a warranty claim - lubed the bushings. 4/28/2003 at 12932 miles, the service shop made another warranty claim -sleeve & strap was replaced. 2/9/2004, at 25045 miles, the service shop made yet another warranty claim -replaced the sway bar bushings & links. I also had lower ball joints replaced for a recall. 4/16/2004, service shop repositions the ft shield at ft suspension. The noise never went away. At the service shops advice, I needed to bring it in if the noise became worse. Yeah right! Two other mechanics suggested steering/suspension related. On 4/09/2006, I had my car inspected by the dealership service once again for the worsen noise. The service team replaced the rear center ball joint at a cost of $276.17 and returned my vehicle. With my warranty running out, the service team has supposedly found more serious part changes, of course. On 6/15/2006, the service team replaced the lower ball joint due to wear and repaired a leak in my tire at the cost of $224.05. I also have noticed vehicle pulling to the right. In addition to having paid for services with my warranty still effective, I have further developed other serious car issues. I have a leak in my rear differential and my brake light & ABS lights are on. I had to stop at a service station to fill my tire from 10 psi! Although the service department would like me to bring back my car, I do not believe they have the experience for a fourth visit. On my last trip to the dealership, I had requested that if there are any parts replaced to please save the old part. Upon my pick up of the vehicle, I did not receive these parts. I have purchased an extended warranty end of july for 1,600.00 just in case.