Vehicles automatic transmission failed and had to be replaced, then replacement transmission had a leaky factory seal and again had to be fixed. Vehicle pulls to right as all other libertys do and now when the brake is applied, the right front marker light comes on. Dealership said it was uhauls fault uhaul says it is chryslers fault. Vehicle is a total dissappointment!!
2002 Jeep Liberty transmission complaints
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Purchased a brand new 2002 jeep liberty in march, 2002. At 8k, while driving at 50 MPH, rear end began fishtailing causing loss of control of the vehicle. This occured on dec. 16th, 2002. We still do not have the vehicle. A representative from jeep inspected vehicle and stated that "rear axle was never properly welded to vehicle." this occured on the assembly line at the factory. We do not feel vehicle is safe at this point.the structural integrity is serious compromised. We're concerned other 2002 jeep liberty's may have this problem.
When driving along at 48 to 55 MPH, I can hear and feel a bearing type vibration noise coming from the middle or front drive train. The noise is a low pitch and can be heard best when going up hilly roads. My best guess, the noise is coming from the gears over meshing in the front axle. Waitng for d.c. To come up with a fix. Dt
When vehicle goes between 50 and 53mph the car will begin to dramatically vibrate. I took it to the dealer where I purchased it (norwalk, ct) and they told me tires were out of whack & they rebalanced tires & said it was fixed. Obviously they did not test drive b/c problem still existed. Took car to pamby in ridgefield,ct and one of the owners test drove it and said nothing was wrong. Brought car back to them about 1 month later and 2 mechanics said yes, car does vibrate at 50mph. They took out drive shaft and put another one in from another liberty sport & same problem happened. They then took out drive shaft and gave me my old one back. Service writer said he would contact chrysler and get back to me with info. After 3 weeks and no call I went into dealership and was told that chrysler had not called the service dept. Back yet. It has now been 6 weeks and still no answer from dealership or chrysler!! I bought this car in good faith that it would be a safe and dependable vehicle! Vehicle also now does vibrating at 70mph. Still curious as to when chrysler will recall this and fix it correctly! Dt
While driving, the vehicle pulled dramatically to the left. Consumer attempted to correct the vehicle and collided with the highway divider. Dealer infomred consumer the front axle had broke which caused the accident.ts there were 2 injuries. *jb..
While driving at highway speed, the front axle broke and caused the right tire to blow. Consumer loss control of the vehicle and caused an accident. Dealer has been notified. Mr upon inspection, it was found that the tie rod was also cut in half. *jg...
While driving 5mph, vehicle makes a rumbling noise when shifting to overdrive.*ak consumer stated the transmission makes a whine sound and the engine cuts oof sometimes, and the fuel pump is loud.
Jeep was struck by a ford escort on l side, rear door & wheel well. Rear axle was knocked completely off jeep, landing beside jeep. Mechanics stated that axle was not bolted on, but attached with two metal strips, which appeared to have snapped on impact. Our accident was in a very confined space (next to a canyon wall), but in a crowded traffic situation this could be incredibly dangerous to adjacent traffic. This also caused enormous repair costs & wait time (coming on two months and waiting).
While coming to a stop in rainy weather vehicle started to slide. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak tires (235-70-16)there is also a bang in the transmission when coming to a stop. There is no recall.
Upon starting vehicle, gear automatically went from park to reverse, causing an accident. Vehicle knocked driver down, rolling over both legs. *ak vehicle experienced a rollover.
No impact to front differential noted.
Wheel or axle on the front right side broke and caused the car to swerve and ultimately roll over two or three times. This type of breakage does even happen in a roll over accident.
The vehicle exhibits loud low frequency vibrations @ 53mph. The driveshaft has been replaced after being declared out of balance. It is now at the dealership for the 5th time for this repair. Discussions with other liberty owners indicates that this is not an isolated incident. A subsequent test drive of one other vehicle showed the same problem.
It only has 3700 miles on it and have only driven it 2 months and went to get 1st oil change and told me that there was a leak & to take it back to the dealership. After taking it to the dealership they determined that both the front and rear seals on the transmission were bad and needed to be replaced. It wouldn't have been detected if I haden't taken it to get an oil change. Or even if they wouldn't have told me I would have no way of knowing that it was actually leaking. I just have to say they don't make trustworthy vehicles like they used to.
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