2002 Jeep Liberty: engine knocking or ticking

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 Aug 24, 2015 · Suspension · 200,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. The contact stated that there was a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 12v527000 (air bags), 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure), and 15v046000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 161,990 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

I was driving down the highway and I don't really remember the moment before the accident but I lost control of my car and hit the median barricade head on and from there my car kept going across the highway off to the grass area. I was the only one injured and taken to the hospital. My car is ruined and I faced a broken nose, back, knee, knock, head, and shoulder brushing and pain, and now I keep having a short term memory on some occasions. I also get nauseated when k get in a vehicle and get terrified when I'm with someone driving down the street. I have no vehicle at the time, it's been almost two and a half months and I haven't had any help with anything. I am a full time college student working a part time job, my sister or boyfriend have to take me to work and school, it's getting pretty tiring for them to take me everywhere. I work about 15 minutes away from my home and it's difficult for them to take me when they have school and work on those days. The air bags in my jeep did not deploy, it went in for the recall and you can literally see the sensors, the clearly should have deployed. My jeep had no engine or air bag codes of any kind.. So why didn't they go off?! I'm terrier that im going to loose my job and not afford to pay rent or bills.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Engine · 160,000 miles · NC

This was my primary (and only) transportation and the jeep ran as normal on 06/19/2014, no problems or noises. I cranked it up on the morning of 06/20/2013 and the motor was knocking like crazy. I took it to an independent repair shop and let them listen to the noise. I was advised that 1st, the noise sounded like the rocker arm or beads and this is not the first jeep liberty they have seen with this problem and 2nd it was not safe for me to be driving the jeep with this problem as the engine could possibly fail causing a crash and 3rd I will have to buy a new motor for this vehicle which is around $2,000.00 and up for a rebuilt engine or $6,000.00 and up for a new one. I was still making payments on this vehicle and didn't have this type of $$ just lying around so it has been sitting in my driveway for over a year. From my research online, there are numerous consumers who have had this same engine problem yet chrysler has not been made to recall there engine for defective parts. On behalf of jeep liberty owners that have had to face this huge problem, I am requesting that this issue be researched as soon as possible!!!! Jeeps are not bottom line vehicles as most people know. I personally paid $30,000.00 for this vehicle and am furious at the lack of response or sense of urgency by chrysler to resolve this and all the other issues with their vehicles. If you are going to charge for vehicles like they are 5 star vehicles, then you need to sell a 5 star product or give 5 star respectable service and correct your defects.

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 Jun 7, 2013 · Engine · 139,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns 2002 jeep liberty. The contact stated the vehicle made a loud knocking sound and then it stalled. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who determined there was a misfire coming from the pistons which caused the failure to occur. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileage was 139,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2013 · Airbags, Engine · 145,000 miles · MO

Where to begin? My airbag light has been coming on for months while driving. I took it to a chrysler dealership 6 months ago & was charged $100 for them to tell me they didn't know what was wrong. About a month ago, while driving on the highway, my headlights went out, came back on, went out again, and finally I hit my high beams and they stayed on. My engine uses about 2 quarts of oil per week. I have parked on clean surfaces & there is no oil leaking, but it is going somewhere. I can hear a ticking noise coming from the engine area. I called chrysler's toll-free number today after the headlights went out again, and was informed that my jeep is under recall for the air bag module, and maybe that is what is causing the lights to go out. This makes no sense to me that one would have anything to do with the other. I told them that I have seen other complaints about the headlights, but they stated that they've had no complaints. I have also replaced front tires three times in the past year for wear on the outside edge. I've had the jeep aligned, tires rotated as they should be, and they just keep balding on the outer edge. The service tech said that jeeps eat through tires because of the wheel base? This car has all but eaten up most of my income. It is constantly having issues, and I get nowhere with chrysler.

Filed Jan 29, 2013 · Engine · OH

Email from congressman latta's office re constituent complaints about her chrysler 2002 jeep liberty (119000 mileage) with a knocking engine due to manufacturers problem. *smd the consumer stated she was diligent about checking the oil. However, one day when she checked the oil, due to an engine knock, she discovered the oil was three quarts low and a warning signal never alerted her. When the vehicle was taken to a repair shop, she was informed a new engine was needed at a cost of $4,500. The consumer was informed, there was a known oil delivery issue with the 2002-2003 3.7 liter engines.

Filed Jan 24, 2013 · Engine · 140,000 miles · IN

I have had my jeep liberty for about 5 years no major problems with it until this past august. I've changed the oil in it every 3,000 miles, and maintained my jeep very, very well. One day I started the car, was driving away from my house and I heard a loud "knocking" sound from the engine. The engine light came on, and when I checked the code it read as the knock sensor. I took it to the mechanic to determine the cause. They told me that the engine was done, that I needed to replace it with a new engine to fix the problem, and that he had seen this problem with liberty's several times before! I've checked numerous help websites and jeep forums and it confirmed that I was not the only liberty owner with this problem, but yet chrysler hasn't done anything about it! Buying a new engine for a car is not cheap, and it isn't something that I should pay out of pocket when there are hundreds of other reports of bad liberty engines. This needs to be researched and taken care of promptly!

Filed Oct 14, 2012 · Engine · 110,000 miles · FL

After proceeding through a stop light I heard a ticking noise that got louder, then a banging, and then the engine seized within 1 block of driving. Through a rod. Had just checked oil under hood that am. Maintained vehicle well in the 9 yrs. Of ownership. There was no warning prior to event or alert on gauges. Bought a rebuilt engine & had it installed.

Filed Aug 24, 2012 · Engine · 119,000 miles · OH

My daughter bought a 2002 jeep liberty 1 month ago. We changed the oil and I had her check it every two weeks since the vehicle was new to her. She did as I said for a couple weeks and said it used none. She is very diligent at watching her mileage to plan oil changes every 3000 miles. She went to work and the engine started to knock. She checked the oil and found it 3 quarts low and got no low oil warning. We took it to a shop and it needs a new engine. We found out no reputable salvage yard wants to sell the engine due to a known oil gear issue, so they will not even warranty one with low miles. A rebuilt motor with the oil gear issue fixed costs $3200.00. With labor my daughter is looking at $4500.00 to replace an engine with only 119000 miles. I searched the internet on 2002 jeep liberty 3.7 engine. I found many complaints regarding the blown motor. The average seems to be 96000 miles. Many people online said they contacted jeep and they said they were sol. I don't expect a new engine for nothing, but when the average vehicle today does 250000 miles by most manufacturers and toyota is at 400000. I would like to see an american company doing everything it can to create customer loyalty. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 10, 2012 · Engine · 127,969 miles · GA

2 jeep liberty's- both engine making loud knocking noise, within a month of each other. Took them in for repair. Told both need new engines. This will be the 3rd time the engine has been replaced in one jeep; 2 2 times under extended warranty and now 1 engine replaced at $3,500.00. The other jeep first engine needs to be replaced. Both jeeps around 130,000 miles. Based on internet traffic complaints, discussions with repair mechanics, and the pricing on replacement engines, there is a evident problem and a recall is in order from jeep.