2002 Jeep Liberty: engine failure

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Engine · 135,000 miles · TX

We replaced the engine at 135,000 miles and the next engine is doing the same thing at less than 20,000 miles. Mechanics have said these engines were defective. Loses valve and destroys piston. I have paid over $10,000 in parts alone, not counting labor. Help!!

Filed May 23, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · PA

My engine failed like most people with a 2002 engine that I have spoken with. This was a bad year for these engines so I can not understand why they were not recalled. Every mechanic knows these engines would fail for no reason.

Filed Mar 29, 2017 · Engine · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the steering seized and the vehicle could not be moved due to overheating. While the vehicle was being driven 25 MPH, the temperature gauge did not indicate that the vehicle was going to overheat and there were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that there was no steam or smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine was defective, the coolant reservoir was damaged, and the temperature gauge was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not provided.

Filed Aug 26, 2016 · Engine, Steering · NY

Well where do I start. Since I have purchased this vehicle in may of 2016 I have replace multiple parts ,but they weren't part of any recalls. But now my concern reviewing recalls for this vehicle and trying to address these numerous defects . I'm almost fed up. My main cover is the j17 recall for the upper control arm ball joint of which a chrysler representative advideo my my vehicle was part of ,which I clueless on how as the recall doesn't specify other than 2002 to 2003 liberty vwhiles . Now I show that they were replaced in the past and now they since are worn in the same description they were recalled in . And chrysler denies responsibility (?) .. Also other concerns with the catylic converter causing a sulfur smell when the vehicle is going up hill aso well as towing . One more thing is numerous online forum about the engine ticking being normal and unfixable other then to replace the engine . Now all this plus the multiple parts I have already replaced a vehicle less then 15 years on the market needed a in other words fully restoration is unacceptable. Especially when I have stock 1948 jeep that need less repairs than this .

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · Engine · 81,000 miles · IL

2002 jeep liberty - engine - cylinder misfires, overheating causing coolant to overflow, coolant got in cylinder?, new engine required - quoted $5,500 plus $120.00 per hour labor from jeep dealer.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Engine · WA

I just recently bought a car on june 13, 2013 for $5,404.05 from seattle auto mart, 12801 aurora ave. N., seattle, wa 98133. I bought the car "as is" with no warranty. It was the first car I have ever purchased in my life. I was given a 60 day verbal agreement that if anything broke down, they would fix. It. My loan was through united finance company, p.o. Box 862, auburn, wa 98071. A vehicle inspection was done on the car my the dealership. After I purchased the car, I left for california because my dad was very sick. I was gone for about two weeks. When I came back from california, the second day I got back, I drove it a few blocks from my house, and the car stopped on me at a stop sign! It started smoking from the back and from under the hood and it wouldn't start. I had it towed for the night. I then called seattle auto mart, where I got the car from and they had their people to come and pick it up. I told them what happened and that I just wanted it fixed. Then they called to tell me that the problem with the car was that the engine blew and that I would have to come out the pocket to help pay for the repairs or they could get used parts and I would pay nothing. I told them to go ahead and fix the car with the used parts (even though I should have gotten new parts). I didn't make a payment until the car was fixed. Then so I decided to cut my losses since they were not willing to help me and I gave the car back. A month later, I received a recall notice in the mail from the chrysler group llc stating that the vehicle has a small fuel leak and could result in a fire. On saturday april 5, 2014 I received another recall notice ! Overall something should be done! I want a new car or to be compensated for the hardship I went through only having the car for less than 30 days! The dealership, seattle auto mart should not have sold me that car!

Filed Jan 17, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the vehicle emitted an overpowering gasoline odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but a diagnosis was not determined. The contact also stated that the engine failed due to a blown piston. The contact independently diagnosed the vehicle and noticed that some fuses were blown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2013 · Engine · 130,030 miles · KY

This is my wife's 2002 jeep liberty. We maintain it regularly, oil change every 3000 . Didn't have any problems whatsoever until bam ! She loved her jeep dearly. Wouldn't had taken anything for it. Going to church, 6 miles from the house. When she got there she stated " my jeep is making a funny noise". After church service she cranked it for me. I told her to shut it down. Checked oil, " where did it go " . Had to put in 3 quarts just to get it home. Sounds like a thrashing machine. Bad knock. I could except it if the jeep had been roughed or fast driven but the jeep is only driven to her work and church where the speed limit is 55 MPH tops. I'm retired and she's ready to and we can't afford to put a lot of money into a new engine. Heard jeep had a lot of problems with this engine. Especially the 2002-2003 model. Does anyone know if anything can be done about this.

Filed Aug 25, 2013 · Engine · UT

Had recently checked the oil, and everything was great. Just got back from a long trip with no problems. Then 3 weeks later with no warning, I was driving down the road at about 40 MPH and the engine started making a bad sound. (which it had never done) no warning light on the dash, nothing. Pulled over checked the oil again and it registered a little low which was also unusual. Put a quart of oil in it and headed the 7 miles home, but by the time I got home the engine sounded horrible, I drove very careful and watched the gauges and for any warning lights including the check engine light or oil light to come on but nothing happened. It just sounds like crap. I had a mechanic friend come to my house to look at it and he said that it looks like it will be a new engine. What the heck, this seems to be a common problem. Why is jeep or chrysler doing nothing about it. The engine has extremely low miles, should be good for longer than this.

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · Engine · CT

2002 jeep liberty. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. *smd the consumer experienced a misfire while driving. The check engine light started flashing, so she immediately had the vehicle diagnosed with a diagnostic code reader at a local parts store. The code fired was misfire cylinder 2. The spark plugs and coil were replaced. However, the vehicle was still misfiring the same cylinder. The head was then taken off the engine to further inspect what was happening in the cylinder to case it to misfire. The mechanic discovered the exhaust valve was drawn into the cylinder and combusted. The combustion caused the piston to melt down to the first ring.

Filed Jul 4, 2013 · Engine · 131,300 miles · KY

Out of no where engine light comes on check oil no oil in car took it to mechanic said engine is blown and that it is a common incident with the jeep liberty engines that they always fail before 140000 mile now I have to pay 4000 to have a new engine put in it pissed.

Filed Jun 12, 2013 · Engine · 72,326 miles · AR

Engine stopped with loud noises obvious something broken. Towed to dealer. Dealer indicated engine failure due to oil sludge issue. Dealership indicated that this was a common problem even on well maintained 2002 liberty 3.7 engines. Not even 73,000 miles on the engine. Internet is full of stories similar.