2002 Jeep Liberty: check engine light

Filed Apr 13, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 144,890 miles · FL

I was driving on a city street and highway when my upper and lower arms and ball joints just snapped in half also the whole right side of the vehicle has no electrical working the horn doesn't work so the air bags don't work and the company I got the vehicle from disabled my check engine light so I have no clue what else is wrong with the vehicle the companies name is wheels of success the owner is [xxx] she refuses to help me I have called sent emails text etc no response I got the vehicle from her in november 2016 I haven't had it a year and I have paid for repairs that should of been done before getting it I have paid out more than the cost of vehicle this has happened twice. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 5, 2017 · Engine · 140,000 miles · IL

My husband and I drove my 2002 jeep liberty to dinner and while driving back home, without any notice, the car started blowing heavy smoke from the exhaust pipes. Then it completely died, stopped! No check engine light, no check oil light and no warning whatsoever! I now have this vehicle sitting in my garage because it's going to cost us approximately $5000.00 to fix. While researching this issue on the internet, this issue with the engine just stopping, has happened to hundreds of other people that own this same vehicle. I have not found anyone that feels it's worth fixing. All internet reviews lead me to believe that if replaced, it will happen again. Why isn't chrysler made accountable?? They know they got away with selling a lemon! This could potentially become a safety issue, if someone is driving on the expressway and the engine just stops as mine did! Chrysler should be forced to recall the engine or give back some sort of compensation to everyone that has had this issue. Can't believe, that after so many complaints, the government or better business bureau, have not gotten involved in forcing a recall for this 3.7 engine.

Filed Aug 3, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 157,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. While driving 35 MPH, the air bag and check engine warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the air bag indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v046000 (air bags) around march of 2015. The dealer (major world, 43-40 northern blvd, long island city, ny, 11101) was contacted at 866‑614‑2884 and stated that the earliest they could accommodate to diagnose the vehicle and schedule an appointment was a month away. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2016 · Airbags, Fuel system · RI

Front passenger side wheel is making a very loud noise everytime I turn the wheel,brought it to 3 different mechanic could not figure it out, my engine light was on because of the fuel tank as well as air bag sign.. Called the chrysler dealer they gave me a 2 months waiting period. ..

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 Sep 28, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. In addition, the contact mentioned that after the vehicle was parked, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that after turning the ignition key to the on position, the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v527000 (air bags), 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure), and 15v046000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Engine · 110,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle overheated and the engine coolant spilled out. The check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle stalled, but restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new water pump and radiator. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Engine · 211,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. The contact stated that when accelerating, the vehicle jerked forward as the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the co2 filter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 211,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Engine · 112,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the check engine light remained illuminated. The oxygen sensor was replaced several times however the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed May 26, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 135,000 miles · NJ

Driving through a school zone one morning and the car suddenly lost power steering and shut off, would not start again. Towed it back to house and read check engine code about crankshaft position sensor. It melted in place because of where it is in relation to the exhaust, took 4-5 months to fully dig out the melted sensor and replace. Had to put a heat shield over it myself and has since lasted 2+ years without trouble. Very poor design and a hassle to fix.

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Engine · 128,800 miles · NY

My car experienced a sporadic rough idle over a 2 week period. One day the check engine light when on after starting the car. After reading the codes cylinder 2 was determined to be the issue. A shop replaced the ignition coil and all seemed well. The next day after driving the car all day with no issue, I restarted the jeep after a 10 minute break and it would not start. When it finally started it sounded like half the cylinders were not firing and had a slapping sound. Towed it to dealership and was told cylinder 2 had no compression and it needed a new cylinder head. Both sides would cost $3,500. Parts were ordered and 10 days later they called me and said there were other problems and the cylinder head was not the issue. Piston seemed bent and it needed a long engine block and a water pump. This would cost $7,000. Not worth the fix. It seems cylinder 2 is an issue in many liberty's of this year.

Filed Oct 29, 2013 · Engine · VA

2002 jeep liberty. Consumer writes in regards to engine light came back on after consumer was informed that repair work had been completed. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the engine light illuminating again, was due to another problem.