2002 Jeep Liberty transmission problems

Filed Jan 27, 2021 · Transmission · SC

Vehicle has 70,000 original owner miles. Placed the transmission in park but the linkage had failed and the vehicle stayed in d and started to roll off. The linkage on the side of the transmission had failed, the part is: manual control lever - mopar 52104177. It has been revised twice since the original vehicle. The grade was very slight and my wife was still in the vehicle and applied the parking brake. The mechanic thought there had been a recall but could not find one. The same part is used on many jeep, dodge, chrysler vehicles and has been recalled on some models. It is a great safety hazard as the shift liver is in park but the transmission is not. I have made a purchase of a replacement part but the dealer had to order a new one which is now: manual control lever - mopar (52104177ac) after having been revised twice.

Filed Dec 20, 2020 · Acceleration, Suspension · 145,600 miles · IN

The car chugg in and out goin down the road if feels like the transmission is goin to fall out of it the it dies the steering so so bad it feels like a tire is goin to fall of at any moment the valve cohere gasket needs replaced the brakes are non existing I almost crashed into some e head on after it died on me while I was goin 50 MPH down the [xxx] I have only had the car for 2 week hobart auto sales have it to me in replace of a vehicle they had sold me that didn't have a title to it. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 13, 2018 · Transmission · MI

On january 2, 2018, I submitted a report detailing the defects for an emissions control system to the u.s. Attorney's office for the eastern district of michigan. That report also detailed safety defects. That was for vehicles manufactured by what is now fiat chrysler automobiles. Circumstances related to the system allegedly being put into production were also explained to the aforementioned office. Have they contacted your office? Please let me know. I have not heard from them and thus do not know if any actions have been taken. I am the engineer who did the analysis on the emissions control system and prepared the report.

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 Jul 19, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 156,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. While driving at any speed, the speedometer malfunctioned and failed to display the actual speed of the vehicle. The vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring for the sensor that was connected to the transmission became fractured when the emergency brake was applied. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 156,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 2,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician informed that the vehicle was operating as designed but the failure recurred. The contact also mentioned that another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. As a result the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There was a police report filed and no injuries sustained. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed. The front end was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Transmission · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the gear selector failed to move into the drive position. The contact had to apply force to the gear lever in order to shift the vehicle into drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was was unknown.

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 191,000 miles · GA

The 2002 jeep liberty we bought for my wife back in 2010 from we thought was a very good honest car dealer will not name this person, but I ended up placing a brand new water pump within days of buying, then a new radio part from the dealer not cheap either, then the hood supports one was bad and the hood fell on my head so I bought 2 more not cheap all the oem- parts, not long after that had new SUV tires the type it used, had to buy the book that goes with the jeep from dealer almost $100 just for the book. We still kept the jeep it was paid for, then I placed new brakes pads and turned the front rotors too, bought new chrome lug nuts the tire people messed up several of my lug nuts, had chrome lug nuts placed, then we-started getting these safety recalls in the mail hard for us to do without a way of going, but the drive shaft dropped out while my brother - in- law was test driving it to find out what was making a bad roaring sound from under the jeep, when he turned the jeep around to go back to his shop the drive-shaft dropped out on the ground, I was shocked as well as him too. And my wife what else is going to happen with that jeep.I never heard of so many recalls for one 2002 jeep liberty I have never seen or heard of what is next.? My wife now drives the jeep without the drive shaft that came loose and dropped out. Now it's just a 2 wheel drive jeep not 4x4.I'm very upset with all that has go wrong with this jeep, we've had it almost 5 years and haven't put maybe 10 to 13,000 miles on the jeep during that time, she drives back and to - to work,please help us tell us what to do? If this drive-shaft would have came out while my wife was driving around 55mph it could have either killed or even caused very bad bodily harm to her, in the affected parts will not allow to place the part that you should look at_ front drive_shaft!!)

Filed Oct 16, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 130,000 miles · OH

The front drive shaft and differential assembly locked up causing the car to shake violently and smoke from oil coming from the busted seal . Luckily the driver was able to stop immediately on a busy interstate. This is very uncommon according to 2 dealers and 3 repair garages, obviously a defective part. There had been no leakage in the past 2 months or shaking/swaying when driving at any speed checked and there has been a back order on this part from dodge for the past 3-4 months so there seems to be a problem. We were lucky this defective part did not cause a terrible accident I called chrysler they said this has not been recalled, but reiterated this was very uncommon.

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.