2002 Jeep Liberty: brake failure

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.

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 Jul 26, 2013 · Brakes · 89,000 miles · PA

During inspection for vacation found rust and corrosion where brake lines are threaded into brake assemble on front wheels. There is a rubber bumper to protect against rubbing but if pushed up to far onto crimped fitting it allows water and dirt to collect and rust part. Mechanic said under hard braking fitting will burst causing loss of brakes. I understand this is quite common. Needs a new design to prevent this from happening.

Filed Oct 11, 2009 · Acceleration, Brakes · 135,000 miles · OK

2002 jeep liberty speed sensor failure causes speedometer to stop working, engine to die while driving, loss of powersteering, loss of brakes, steering wheel locks up.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes · 13,000 miles · WV

While driving on damp roads the brakes failed to stop the vehicle which resulted in extended stopping distance. This problem has almost caused several rear end collisions. *ak

Filed Jan 23, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · 18,000 miles · NJ

Brake failure 18k miles , front end jumping ,shaking when going 50mph and over, car slides, fish tales excessively in wet weather, had 1 spin out no one hurt, tires bald 19k miles.