2002 Jeep Liberty Limited from North America - Comments

I have a 2002 Liberty Sport and I just hit 140,000 miles and still rides great. I'm due for tranny fluid change and I had a freeze plug go last month, but other than that its been great. I'm still blowing people away at stop lights. The pick up is great.

Same issue here, 2003 Jeep Liberty, I brought it to the Dealership when I was under 36,000 miles and told them about the "clunking" sound when you slow down, it seems like you are getting hit from behind. I asked them to test drive it to see it for themselves. They couldn't find anything wrong. If only I had read this last year. I would have asked them to check transmission. U think an honest dealership would come clean, but I guess I am too trusting. Its getting worse and I will bring it in this week, I am sure they will say I need a new transmission and will be my expense this time, since I am over 36,000 miles now. Also replaced the original Goodyear tires, too much road noise, I put Michelin SUVs on it and its much better. I was also told there is leak in the power steering, last time I had it in. I would not buy another Jeep. So much for Jeep Tough...

I have a 2003 Liberty Sport with 57 000 K (31 000 ish M). Had the ball joints changed as per recall without incident. No problems except that the stock (larger option: 235/70/16) tires are a little loud and slippy. I want them to wear down to justify buying some new brand... one plus to the tires is that they do wear well estimated at 100000K. My comment is for the first entry in this survey (although old at 2002) : If you have a transmission changed 3 times and still ending with the same problems, there is something more to it. I'd be interested to know the transmition type (auto, 4X4 - command or select, standard??). I would be thinking it was something upstream that affects the tran (heating or blocked fluid or some synchronizing issue with shifting. Could have simply been a block in the little factory tranny cooler). I'll buy one bad tran, but not 3. I'd be interested in the service problem solving assessment Chrysler did. Finally, this is my 4th jeep and I have been happy with only slave cylinder problems in the older ones. But, if a service manager EVER KICKED ME OUT for any reason, I'd be looking for a new car brand to love. Not too many people become so frustrated that they turn to the legal system. But, it is our right, and was his intent to see the problem resolved. I don't like the idea of a service manager implying, "if you go above 'my head', you will no longer receive service here." Assuming there are no hidden details, Chrysler owes that fella an apology.

I have a 2002 Jeep Liberty Limited, auto-transmission with 121,843 miles on it. It has NEVER been in the garage for anything (knock on wood). I have taken it for routine check ups, tires, etc only. It has never given me any problems. It has been on numerous east coast to mid-west, east coast to Canada trips with no faults. The hesitation in the transmission is normal when going from park to drive/reverse I think. With it's new German engineering that sounds normal. I know b/c I drove a Mercedes for years which did this. The bump from behind in the transmission could mean low trans fluid. IF it does this always check. My Jeep did this once, in cold weather so I stopped, checked the fluid, added some Mopar (only kind I use) & it stopped. Sorry to hear about so many problems in other Jeeps, but I still love mine.

My wife owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty Sport that just turned over 125,000 miles. Other that the left rear passenger window cable breaking every year and a few sensors that needed replaced it has been great. I finally got tired of getting the window cable replaced and just screwed a board underneath the window so it won't fall down. Don't need that window to roll down anyway. These are mostly highway miles and I am very good at changing the oil every 3,000 miles so that may be a factor. Probably jinxed myself now since I talked good about it.

I bought a 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport, and after six years I am regretting it. It began to overheat in April of 2008. I got it to the dealers and basically they told me I couldn't use the warranty on it because I had someone else look at it which voids the warranty.

It cost me over $3000 to get it back on the road. The radiator and the front engine cap cover needed to be replaced. The engine was taking in water and they couldn't figure out why until several road tries after.

Two days later after getting it from the dealers, the Malfunction Indicator Light is coming on and I'm afraid. I was told to come back and make an appointment because the guys who dealt with it do not working on Saturdays. I plan to go there Monday morning before work. I'm hoping it is not a transmission problem. I don't have another $3000 or more to give them. The guy said the parts they put in have a one year warranty and the lady told me I could drive it even with the light on, but I parked it up till Monday. I don't want to sell it because I can't afford another monthly payment. But, I need a ride if I am to get to work and get around with my son (13 years).

Help!!!

I've had an 02 Liberty for some time, since 02 I guess. It currently has 135,000 miles on it and I'm only just now having my first issue with it.

I had a gas cap problem several times, but the dealership always replaced it at no cost.

Sadly, the "fist issue" is the one everyone here is talking about with the heat and air. I'm praying the cost won't be the same as it was for some.

My Jeep Liberty 2005 CD went out at 37,000 miles, right after my warranty was over.

The car seats can get stained from just plain water!!

Will never buy a Jeep again.

I purchased my Jeep Liberty in 2002. In 2003 I had to take it in for service on the electrical system.. The sunroof would get stuck and the interior light would turn on by itself. After several trips (3 to be exact) back and forth to the dealership, they finally repaired it, saying the wiring was bad.

There were two recalls on the ball joints. Fortunately, this was taken care of quickly.

Now this year (2009) I need to get a new transmission. I never would have thought that this would be a repair that I would have to make. Even though the car is 7 years old, it seems that a transmission should last longer than that. I am very disappointed!!!

My next car will not be a Jeep.

I hope your experience with Jeep is better than mine.

I have a 2002 Jeep Liberty, and it has 84,000 miles on it. Other than brakes and tires, the car has been trouble free, but about few months ago, whenever I put anything in the back, or if someone sat in the back seat, the speedometer went crazy, going from 0 to 100 like a wiper, and then stopping at 0 and doing it again, and the car would kick real hard. Now it's doing it all the time, and kicking hard while I am driving. Has anyone had this happen, and what was the problem? Thank you.

I have a 2002 Jeep Liberty Limited and I am having a reverse issue with mine. It will go into reverse, but when you step on the accelerator, it does not want to go backwards. It just revs up like it's in neutral or something. I had my local dealership give it a transmission flush, but it still continues to do the same thing. Any thoughts or suggestions?