2002 jeep liberty sport reaching 92,000 mi repeatedly stalls (turns off) while driving.
2002 Jeep Liberty electrical complaints
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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.
2002 jeep liberty limited. I have replaced the engine, rebuilt the 4 -wheel drive shaft, replaced the A/C condenser and coil, and now the radio, dome lights, power locks are broken. The blower motor resistor has been replaced but now the blower motor is broken. What a lemon from day one. Latches on hatch not working correctly, mold smell from A/C. It is something all the time with this vehicle.
The speedometer suddenly stops working and,when you press the brake the vehicle comes to a grinding halt. Then happens every year once, I brought this vehicle in 2002 and so far it has happened 6 times. Suddenly the vehicle will start behaving like this, where the speedometer will move to zero and then from then until I service where they replace the whole speed sensor unit the speedometer doesn't work. Unfortunately during this time the vehicle can stop anywhere when ever brake is applied.
While towing our 2002 jeep liberty le behind an rv, with key in the first click position, the keys have twice fallen out of the ignition switch and caused the front wheels to lock in an other than straight-ahead position. This means the switch has rotated, on its own, to the off position. In the first instance, in 2004, there was no damage other than some scuffing on the edges of the tires - due to the wheels becoming locked in an angled state. In the second instance, in 2008, there was approximately $2,300.00 damage to the right front of the jeep. Chrysler has been contacted, twice in 2008, but stated that the problem was caused by the tire manufacturer, rather than by the wheels locking. I will be sending the two letters which I sent to chrysler, along with a cover letter to your office, with photos showing the damage to the jeep liberty. You may decide whether the wheels locked or the 3 tires just destroyed themselves. Naturally, chrysler corporation has only contacted me by phone, so there is no paper trail, save my few notes when speaking with some person I can barely understand. Thank you for your time! *tr updated 02/19/10 updated 10/04/10
I bought my 2002 jeep liberty in 2006. Several weeks after I purchased it I noticed that if I placed heavy objects in the trunk, or went over a large bump, the speedometer would flick down to zero, and in some cases, stay at zero until I removed the items from the trunk. I didn't pay much attention to it as I generally don't put heavy things in the trunk and after a while I forgot about it. Several months later I noticed it again, and the speedometer and tachometer flicked down to zero, even when driving 70. This time I mentioned it to some friends and they suggested that if these things don't work then the correct number of miles driven is not recorded on the odometer. I took it to the caryard where I purchased it to get advice, but seeing as though I didn't buy it from a jeep dealer they weren't helpful and were expecting several hundred dollars just to figure out what the problem was. I took it to a jeep dealer and they were also not much help and wanted a few hundred dollars just to determine the problem. So basically, I don't know how to proceed as either way it's going to cost me at least several hundred dollars (on what was a 4 year old vehicle when the problem first happened) to get the thing fixed.
I have had the jeep liberty since 02. Right before the vehicle reached 100,000 the rear passenger side lock began to make odd noise when using auto locked to unlock. Then after arriving to 100,000 my speedometer when hay wire (when im going 60mph it says im going 0). Now beneath the glove compartment its falling apart...its makes me wonder...is that why there warranty is only up to 100,000?
Jeep liberty 2002 has vibration in the steering wheel that makes controlling the jeep very difficult at speeds over 60 miles an hour. Then I was on the freeway and I had a total loss off power all most causing accidents the dealership said that the engine needs to be torn apart and inspected and a recall of ball joints done the work took them over a year and the problem still continues their is no warranty and I was charged for the recall repair work I asked for the inspection report showing the work on the engine heads and recall work done when I picked up my jeep they gave me an invoice that showed battery and sparkplug for $2085.00 failing to present me with reports I asked for they said all work is warranted for 1yr 12,000 miles I drove the jeep liberty back to service dept after having another facility look at the engine to confirm if work had been done it had not been touched reported the mechanic and I am now scared to drive or own this vehicle .
Ignition key will not turn once it is in the ignition. Because of this the car cannot be started. The gear shifter cannot be moved into neutral. The key, rocking the car, turning the steering wheel, working the gear shifter, changing the tilt of the steering column, have no affect on the situation. Will not release the steering column. There have been variations of this happening over the last year and after a few jiggles it worked just fine, but now the ignition will not turn.
Emergency brake cable was to close to speed sensor cable and rubbed through causing cruise to surge & speedometer to 0 mechanic told me it was poorly designed. It was acting up for about 2 weeks before it failed completely.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. While driving 55 MPH in wet conditions, the headlights, interior lights, windshield wipers, door locks, and speedometer all stopped operating. However, the vehicle was still running at the time of failure. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that the computer module chip was faulty. The current and failure mileages were 42,000.
2002 jeep liberty. Consumer started to smell fumes he pulled over onto the left berm and the vehicle caught on fire. *mc the consumer stated 3 weeks prior he had new brakes and a starter installed. (ohio traffic crash report)
While driving vehicle shut off! No power.steering, no power brakes! Nothing. First time fixed at dealer, problem was told to be a speed sensor. Vehicle now sits at another dealer 40 miles from owner's home awaiting to here what now. This needs to be resolved soon before an accident happens. 2002 jeep liberty.
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.
This problem occurred while driving on the freeway. First the speedometer started going back and forth between 0 and 60 then all electrical power starting shutting down. Headlights, interior lights and all meters stopped working. Then the vehicle started stalling. The vehicle is not that old and it was the computer that needed to be replaced. I have heard many people complaining of this and thought I should make someone aware of it.
The ignition switch failed (broke). Took to authorized dealer. They replaced switch,which broke again,during their testing process. I am now advised that there is something with the steering column that is breaking the switch, dealer says complete steering column has been replaced. They can not or will not explain what in the column is breaking the ignition switch. There is no way of knowing if this will even fix the problem. Where this is something internal, there is now way for the owner/operator to know there is a problem. If the switch were to break during vehicle operation, who knows what the outcome would be.
Tl* - the contact received recall 06v288000 for the 2002 jeep liberty concerning lower ball joints. The contact complained about the effect that the ball joint had on the tires. The contact stated that no matter what speed she was driving at, but usually at about 15 MPH she felt and heard the suspension in the car shifting whenever she hit a bump. The contacts complaint was that after one and a half years the tires were completely bald. The contact stated that this was directly related to the safety recalls on the ball joints. Also, the contact stated that on 11/2005 she lost control of the vehicle after making a turn. After taking the vehicle for service, the contact learned from the dealer that all of the steering fluid leaked out, and the power steering belt split in half. The contact would like to have the tires replaced under the recall as well.*ak updated 2/7/2007 - the consumer's vehicle experience extended crank time to start. The dealer replaced eh fuel pump and fuel pump reservoir. The lap belt in the rear seat became twisted. When the vehicle was put into reverse the consumer hear a noise. The dealer made repairs to the transmission. The lighter was inoperative.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH on a city street, the engine stalled, and all four doors locked and unlocked without warning. Afterwards, the engine restarted. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who determined the wheel and speed sensor of the brakes needed to be replaced. Afterward, the problems persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for further inspection who determined there was a rainwater leak along the driver side door and the rear hatch that corroded the electrical wiring harness. The wiring harness was replaced as well as a new rear hatch seal to prevent further leaking. The manufacturer was alerted.
2002 liberty sport solenoid assembly had to be replaced.
Interior lights come on at various times. Sometimes when blinker is engaged, sometimes when put into gear, sometimes , just while driving down the road. And even when I open the windows or moonroof. Electrical in nature it is scary to have interior lights come on at night...
I have a 2002 jeep liberty, it was purchased in jan of 2003. Since that time I have needed a new battery every year. Each time the car was running as usual and the next time I went to turn the car on it simply would not start. I went o the dealership and the battery was replaced under warranty, the second time I had to purchase it. I called the manufacturer and was told there was nothing wrong with the liberty model. This last time the battery was replaced without cost to me since the battery failed under a year. I asked my dealership to perform a full diagnostic on the car and its electrical system. I was told nothing was wrong. Though now I can feel the car almost stuttering as it does not have enough power and the car stalled out when I stopped for a red light. The car would stay on in park, neutral, and reverse but not drive. That has stopped but now I am afraid it will stall out on me at any time. Also every time the battery needed to be replaced the battery had been drained completely, the car could not be jumped even at the dealership. Any help or information with this would be greatly appreciated.
Jeep liberty pulls to right, will stop dead in its tracks while in drive, hard to control, thumping noise, metal to metal grinding from front end, seat belts do not work properly, hard to start, front seat covers rippled, paint peeled on hood, tailgate, breaks only work some of the time, shakes and hard to control on speed above 35 MPH, all interior weather stripping came off. Same complaints from 1/7/03 ball joints replaced on recall on 1/10/03 still had pulling to right problems, shaking,. Weather stripping all fell off on interior of car, acts like wheels are binding. 3/4/03 same complaints pulling to right, stops dead in its track, hard to control, wheels bind, dealer could not duplicate complaints (did not write up work order) 3/27/03 dealer installed interior weather stripping, same complaints as 1/10/03,3/4/03. Again on 6/2/03 took jeep liberty to dealer took a test drive could not verify complaints. Did not write up a work order. 1/16/04 jeep liberty hard to start, pulls to right, jeep shakes & vibrates hard to control, seat belts do not work, seat rippling, car stops dead it its tracks, dealer fixed lower ball joints again on 2/13/04 at 23,850 miles. 2-13-04 picked up car from dealer still had same problems" dealer stated " this is how jeeps drive" they are nuts! 11-04 dealer took test drive was still having problems claimed everything okay. Did not right up a work order. 5/27/05 had massive problems brakes would go to the floor, sometime would work and other time not. Took to nearest brake place pads, okay, but wheel cylinder leaked. Claim it could be a intermittent failure of master cylinder, called dealer ship no part available. 7/5/05 took to dealer again with same problems,r they had not even looked at it. Removed jeep and took to private auto placed,ut with intermittent problems you could replace most of the parts on the car & you may not cure the problems.
Speedometer again became erratic and then inop. Cruise control inop and engine light came on. Took car to dealer and just made it when engine cut out completely sensor replaced again second time was charged $91.44!!!!
I was driving my 02 jeep liberty down the interstate passing a 18 wheeler at 75 MPH when my headlights, speedometer, and interior lights turned off. I ended up slamming on my brakes and moving my car to the side. I then had to drive 50 miles while holding my brights in, and my flashers on. After the fact, I replaced a few fuses, and that worked for about a month. Then, once a gain, the same thing happened, and this time there was nothing wrong with the fuses. To this day, my car is parked.
Speedometer sensor wiring was found rubbed into by the emergency brake cable at the rear differential. This was first indicated by an erratic speedometer indication and then total loss of indication. Problem repaired by owner including relocation of cable relative to brake cable location.
Dt: the speedometer quit and the engine shut down. This happened while driving. The consumer has taken vehicle to the dealer multiple times for this problem. They have replaced the rear out put sensor at least ten times. The most recent time this occurred was on 8-8-05. The problem occurred at a variety of speeds. There are no other known problems with the vehicle at this time. *ak during the last repair the dealer replaced the rear wheel speed sensor in the wiring harness.
2002 jeep liberty was being towed behind motor home, alerted by passing motorists I pulled over and got out of the rv. Smoke was poring out of the liberty fire trucks arrived just as flames were shooting out of engine compartment..they managed to free the jeep from the motor home and used fire hoses on the jeep..jeep is a total loss..as yet no explanation for cause of fire.
The vehicle failed to start after being driven and parked for a few minutes. The vehicle got a jump start. The panel lights started flickering. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, who indicated that the alternator failed and drained battery. This occurred without any warning. The dealership replaced the alternator with an upgraded. This indicated that there was a defect in the original alternator. *ak *sc
While driving check engine light illuminated. Vehicle completely shut down. The odometer stopped working. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told the o-2 sensor had to be replaced, and they replaced them, which did not fix the problem. Consumer took the vehicle back, dealer then replaced the computer. However, the problem recurred.
Major electrical problems....dash went dead, wipers dead, power door locks dead, tail gate latch released, no headlights, no speedometer, all shut off while driving in the rain at night at 65 MPH.
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