While driving down the street I went to use my brakes to stop at a light, they went all the way to the floor. I slid into the intersection. I thought maybe they were wet ...went to next taffic light and pumped the brakes they dropped to the floor again. I drove my car to the nearest brake place. They test drove it and stated in maybe an intermitten failure in the master cynlinder or something else, their is no warning, work sometime ..did not other. They put the 2002 jeep liberty 4x4 on the lift and found that the rear wheel cyndliers has leaks in them. This car has been a problem since day one with multiple reports to you. It has 55,000 miles on it and the brake pads where good, wheel cyndlier in both wheels leaking brake fluid. Also claim may also be a intermitted problem in the master cyndlier. No mastercyndliers availabe, well cyndliers I could get... Lemon
2002 Jeep Liberty brakes complaints
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The brakes on the consumer's 2002 jeep liberty locked up while driving in slippery conditions. *nm the problem is continuous. The brakes fully locked as the pedal was applied, each time. *sc
1.) upon braking, rear brakes locked up (excessively engage.) on light application. Caused rear of vehicle to want to slide when braking on wet roads or snow. Vehicle had 49,000 miles. 2.) inspected, found brake shoe return springs on both rear wheels broke. 3.) replacing brake shoe return springs.
Brakes locking up in slightest wet condition, car jerking badly when turning and almost impossible to turn (especially when reversing) when 4w drive engaged.
Brake rotors warped at 22000 miles, evere shimmy when braking above 60 MPH. Had rotors resurfaced, rotors are warped again at 45000 miles.
While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear and vehicle vibrated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rear coil springs needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak the brakes made noise when applied. The blower motor for the heat failed and the A/C was inoperative.
Consumer has had to replace shocks, drive shaft, brakes and all four tires since purchase. The tires were worn and the noisy were struts, a constant thumping sound was heard when the vehicle was in motion, creaking noise were coming from the front of the vehicle when going over bumps due to the front sway bar bushings, the regulator on the passenger door was noisy, the handle on the passenger door was loose, grinding noise on the front passenger side, the passenger front door's weather strip was coming off, loud noise coming from the rear differential bearings, excessive play in the front tie ends, water under the driver's side carpet, rattling in the speaker on the passenger side, when in 4th high and 4th low, the vehicle felt as if it were in neutral, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, the was a squeak in the steering wheel when turning, the engine idled loud, the vehicle would jump when shifting into gear, there was a delay when braking, the axle boot was leaking.
Premature failure of front break rotors.
Consumer was driving after having the ball joints repaired on a recall. While driving home consumer was without brakes, she was able to stop the vehicle without incident. Vehicle was towed back to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the brake fluid leaked out and the brake caliper joint had worked itself loose. Vehicle was repaired. *ak
Jeep liberty antilock braking system inoperative.
Brake pads went out after 23,000 miles. Brakes did not make sqeaking noise as indicator. Metal on metal sound was only indication. Damaged the rotors and was replaced. Other rotors was resurfaced. $350 to repair. Jeep will not include as warranty even though faulty parts used. This is not safe.
Parking brake was too hard to set. Attempts made by dealer to remedy the problem but were not successful. *la consumer believed this was safety issue and there should've been a warning in the owner's manual.
I have a 2002 jeep liberty limited. I bought it brand new. The first winter I had it the front end started to slide in a light dusting of snow. I had a more aggressive tirse put on in the spring thinking this would solve the problem, it didn't. Jeep says it is normal for the front of the vehicle to slide without anti lock brakes. There is no control when your heading for a tree. When I bought this jeep, I was not made aware that it would slide because it didnt have anti lock brakes. Why did I pay extra for a limited liberty without antilock brakes? My daughters and my saftey are more important than a cd and cassette player. Upgrading from a front wheel drive to a 4 wheel drive limited liberty is a big disappointment.
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
Rear end differential/suspension and or brakes/wheels makes grinding noise when front wheels are turned, puting rear wheels in a situation of different tire rotation at low speeds, sounding like rear brakes are dragging. Dealer has already replaced rear brakes and turned down drums. Noise still exist. Dealer stated in writing that they were awaiting a service bulletin to correct defect.
Front brakes making a scraping noise, rotors very hot, front pads squeaking constantly with out foot on brake pedal, sticking front calipers hanging up, rotors had hot spots visible, grinding noise from rear, broken spring from rear shoe at 11,068 miles. I have grave concerns regarding my safety in this vehicle. Continue to have problems with brakes. Rear brake drums replaced at 11,927 miles. Problem with brakes started around 6,000 miles.
While driving electrical system stopped functioning ,causing the vehicle to lose brake power/power steering/lights, and engine stalling. Dealer has not determined the cause of problem.
This vehicle has a recurring braking condition. The front brakes lock-up when normal to moderate brake pressure is applied while driving on wet pavement. The result is that it sends the vehicle into a slide. The lock-up is more likely to happen on asphalt than concrete, and has not been noted, yet, on dry surfaces. The vehicle's brake system has been tested by the selling dealership and reported to be working correctly and safe. After this latest incident, I took the jeep to an empty parking lot where I would not hit anything. I checked it at several different speeds, and at just 15 MPH and with normal to moderate brake pressures, the brakes would lockup; rendering no control until the brake was released. When I released the brake, the jeep would immediately continue in the direction the wheels were pointed. I am 60, driven all types of vehicles and in many different location over the world, and to date, have never seen a vehicle respond this way. There is definitely something wrong and I feel that an examination, more in depth than the dealership can perform, is needed to isolate the cause. I am fearful for my wife and grandchildren safety, and besides reporting the condition, would like to know if the federal safety agency has a facility in this area that could conduct additional testing of this nature. And if so, what would be the cost?
Consumer noticed while traveling on wet pavement and depressing brakes there was extended stopping distance.
2002 jeep liberty defective front brakes, heavy pulsation coming from brake pedal loss of control of ther car. Dealer repairs with known defective factory parts.
When the consumer placed the key in the ignition, the vehicle failed to turn over, it was discovered the started had failed. *ak the brakes made a noise when they were applied. The dash made a rattle noise when the weather was cold.
When the brakes were applied, ABS light illuminated on the dashboard. *ak
Speed sensor wire at rear differential was chafed due to close proximity to brake line to left rear wheel. The braek line contacts at the base of the conenctor where not plastic armor protects the wire. *ak conductors are exposed and ground on the the brake line, causing speedometer to give erratic or no readings. Most evident with passengers or a load in the rear, caousing the wire to contact the brake line. Erractice speed data also effects automatic transmission shifting, causing sharp and abbrupt shifts to lower gears at speed.
Intermittently an ongoing problem when applying brakes. Pedal would go to the floor, causes pulsation and extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
Consumer states that while driving and with no warning anti lock brakes will lock up while consumer is pressing the accelerator pedal , and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.
Rear brake axle seals have failed 3 times which soaked the brake pads each time. Dealer replaced seals and pads. Now the vehicle is shaking and pulsating especially in the steering wheel when braking from 60-40 MPH. Please also note that the transmission failed and was replaced at 25,000 mi.
Excessive shaking and pulsation while braking. Jeep liberty has 42,000 miles.
Vehicle has ABS failure when driving on wet roads. This results in lost of brake and power steering.
I was driving about 20 miles an hour on dry pavement on a clear day. The vehicle in front of me breaked, I pressed on my break and my jeep liberty did not slow at all. I continued to press harder on the break injuring my right foot and then slammed into the car in front of me.
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.
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