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2002 JEEP LIBERTY Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 2002 JEEP LIBERTY

9 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints

#10663186 |
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.
#10344552 | Fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR OF COOLANT. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DISPLAYED A HIGH TEMPERATURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN FOR THIRTY MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE RADIATOR, RADIATOR FAN, AND COOLING TEMPERATURE SENSOR WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,000.
#10272731 |
I OWN A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY AND WITHIN THE LAST YEAR I HAVE REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT, SPARK PLUGS, TEMP, BRAKES,ROTORS, ALL FLUIDS HAVE BEEN CHANGE YEARLY, THECOILS TO SPARK PLUGS, ETC. ALOT OF THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG. IT HAS ABOUT 82,000 MILES. IT'S OVERHEATING, SHAKING, MY ENGINE IS BURNING ALL THE COOLANT AND OIL AS SOON AS IT HITS THE ENGINE I CAN HEAR IT BOILING UNDER THE HOOD NOW AND IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE ANYMORE. I'VE HAD IT TOWED TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON,BUT I WAS TOLD THAT MY ENGINE IS SHOT AND HE HAS NO EXPLANATION TO WHY EXCEPT THAT ITS BURNING ALL THE FLUIDS PUT IN IT EVERYTHING ELSE LOOKS FINE AND IS NEW THANKS TO ME BECAUSE I'VE BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT AND REALLY TO FIND OUT THERE IS NOTHING I COULD DO ABOUT IT. SO I CALLED...
#10272515 |
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILS TO ENGAGE. I HAD TO REPLACE THE COMPRESSOR ONCE ALREADY IN 2007, SERVICE TECH SAID THE SPRING IN THE COMPRESSOR MUST HAVE BROKE. NEEDED TO REPLACE THE COMPRESSOR. NOW 2009, AND AGAIN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, THE A/C COMPRESSOR WILL NOT ENGAGE. GOING TO HAVE IT REPAIRED THIS WEEK ! *TR
#10242944 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 2007 ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V288000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT). ONE YEAR LATER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE LEFT TURNS, HE HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. HE HAS NOT HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE UPPER PART OF THE RADIATOR ALSO PRODUCED A HAIRLINE CRACK, CAUSING RADIATOR FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO FOUND THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK AT THE RADIATOR TUBE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000. UPDATED 10/14/08. *LJ THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. UPDATED 10/15/08 *JB
#10239635 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ELECTRONIC COOLING FAN BLADE SEPARATED AND PENETRATED THE SHROUD. A PIECE OF THE BLADE PENETRATED AND STUCK IN THE INSULATION OF THE HOOD. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND GAVE THE CONTACT THE RUN-AROUND. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V199000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN) FOR THE 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC OR DEALER AT THIS TIME. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 113,000.
#10196289 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. ONCE HE REMOVED THE PLUG FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR, HE FOUND THAT THE MOTOR WAS CORRODED AND SUSTAINED HEAT DAMAGE. THE CABLES HAVE ALL BEEN BURNED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 79,000.
#10128222 |
2002 JEEP LIBERTY, WITH 40,000 MILES, A/C COMPRESSOR IS OUT AND APPARENTLY NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS A PREMATURE BREAKDOWN OF THIS ITEM. WE ARE BEING TOLD THE REPAIRS WOULD EXCEED $800.00, WHICH IN ITSELF IS EXCESSIVE.
#10090963 |
LOWER ALL JOINT RECALL IN JAN.04. SEPT 04 I HAVE IT IN THE SHOP AGAIN FOR BALL JOINT PROBLEM.ALSO HAD THE A/C TENSIONER FIXED TWICE.THIS IS AN 02 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT.

Other 2002 JEEP LIBERTY Problem Areas

Air Bags 489 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 298 complaints Suspension 94 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 88 complaints Electrical System 85 complaints Engine 74 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 74 complaints Structure 69 complaints Steering 57 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 53 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 52 complaints Seat Belts 48 complaints Suspensionfront 46 complaints Exterior Lighting 45 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 42 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 37 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 36 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 33 complaints Structurebody 33 complaints Unknown Or Other 32 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 28 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 27 complaints Wheels 24 complaints Tires 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 21 complaints Power Train 20 complaints Service Brakes 17 complaints Visibility 17 complaints Seat Beltsfront 13 complaints Equipment 12 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 12 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 11 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 10 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 8 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 7 complaints Electrical Systemignition 6 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 6 complaints Visibilitywiper 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 5 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Suspensionrear 5 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 4 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 3 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Power Traindriveline 3 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Otherdelivery 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes Air 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 2 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplylow Pressure Warningswitch 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlsprings 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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