Model year record

2002 Jeep Liberty

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,333 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V046000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 752,644
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-01-28
Owners notified: 2015-12-29

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.

Safety risk

Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527 and 13V040. All owners that have not had the recall repair performed under safety recalls 12V527 or 13V040 are strongly encouraged to have it performed and not wait for the final remedy to be deployed to the field. The recall began on December 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V252000

Structure

Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected: 1,560,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2013-06-19
Owners notified: 2014-08-01

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V527000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component: Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected: 744,822
Reported to NHTSA: 2012-11-08
Owners notified: 2013-09-13

Defect description

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, through May 23, 2003. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.

Safety risk

Inadvertent deployment of the airbags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall by interim letter in January 2013. The remedy for affected Liberty vehicles is expected to be available in April 2013. The remedy for affected Grand Cherokee vehicles is expected to be available later in the year. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V119000

Suspension: front: control arm

Component: Suspension: front: control arm
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected: 43,489
Reported to NHTSA: 2009-04-09
Owners notified: 2010-04-12

Defect description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 42,469 MY 2002-2003 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN SALT BELT STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA , WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF LUBRICATION WHICH COULD LEAD TO CORROSION, ACCELERATED WEAR, AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING.

Safety risk

FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V288000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component: Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 826,687
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-08-03
Owners notified: 2006-09-11

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CONSTANT TENSION FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE CONTAMINATION. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH THIS CONDITION, THE BALL JOINT MAY EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCE WEAR AND LOOSENESS.

Safety risk

WHEN THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION, THE CONTAMINATION CAN LEAD TO CORROSION, ACCELERATED WEAR AND POSSIBLY SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V460000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component: Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 336,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-11-10
Owners notified: 2003-12-15

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS CAN EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF LUBRICATION THAT CAN LEAD TO CORROSION, ACCELERATED WEAR, AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE.

Safety risk

A BALL JOINT THATHAS SEPARATED FROM THE KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS WITH MODIFIED ASSEMBLIES AND HEAT SHIELDS ON VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 2, 2001 AND OCTOBER 4, 2002. ON VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN OCTOBER 5, 2002 AND MARCH 26, 2003, DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES (AND REPLACE THEM AS NECESSARY) AND INSTALL HEAT SHIELDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V373000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 102,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-12-05
Owners notified: 2002-02-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE FRONTAL OFFSET COLLISION, SHARP EDGES ON THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE BRACKET COULD CUT THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR WIRING INSULATION CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE WIRING.

Safety risk

THIS COULD DELAY THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL WRAP THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR WIRE HARNESS WITH PROTECTIVE INSULATION TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V311000

Unknown or other

Component: Unknown or other
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 72,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-10-04
Owners notified: 2001-11-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE DRIVER'S SIDE KNEE BLOCKER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY CAN DISENGAGE, FALL, AND STARTLE THE OPERATOR.

Safety risk

THIS COULD STARTLE THE OPERATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE KNEE BLOCKER TRIM PANEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Air bags	490	120,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	298	60,000 mi
Suspension	96	125,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	88	126,000 mi
Electrical system	85	100,000 mi
Engine	74	130,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	74	100,000 mi
Structure	69	88,000 mi
Steering	59	95,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	53	59,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	52	39,000 mi
Seat belts	48	100,000 mi
Suspension: front	46	93,000 mi
Exterior lighting	45	110,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	42	49,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	37	81,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	36	103,498 mi
Engine and engine cooling	33	86,800 mi
Structure: body	33	100,000 mi
Unknown or other	32	80,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	28	75,806 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	27	46,000 mi
Wheels	24	115,000 mi
Tires	23	42,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	21	50,000 mi
Power train	20	72,880 mi
Service brakes	17	118,000 mi
Visibility	17	65,000 mi
Seat belts: front	13	49,000 mi
Equipment	12	54,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm	12	95,676 mi
Power train: axle assembly	11	18,600 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	11	11,731 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	10	55,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	9	79,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	8	72,297 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	8	11,068 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	7	50,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	6	83,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	6	50,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	6	22,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	6	90,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	5	90,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	5	75,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	5	50,000 mi
Suspension: rear	5	5,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	4	36,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	4	26,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	4	107,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	4	85,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	4	26,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	4	61,000 mi
Interior lighting	4	50,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	4	6,000 mi
Seats	4	167,902 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	4	37,473 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm	4	23,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	4	45,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	3	40,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	3	55,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	3	69,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	3	75,806 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	3	—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	3	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	3	28,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	3	—
Power train: driveline	3	60,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	3	37,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	3	50,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	3	55,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	3	55,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	3	56,700 mi
Structure: frame and members	3	75,806 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	3	55,200 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	3	31,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	3	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	3	30,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	2	49,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	2	47,380 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	2	42,209 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	2	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer	2	97,678 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	2	45,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	50,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery	2	60,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	2	26,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	2	11,731 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	2	2,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	2	5,600 mi
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly	2	51,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	2	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	2	26,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	2	50,000 mi
Service brakes, air	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	2	38,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	2	23,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings	2	5,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	2	50,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	2	66,500 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	2	46,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm	2	39,527 mi
Structure: body: door	2	50,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	2	1,200 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	2	49,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs	2	—
Tires: tread/belt	2	—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	2	48,266 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	2	87,881 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	2	114,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module	1	—
Child seat	1	—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	40,400 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	—
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings	1	42,209 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel	1	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank valve/gauge	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	1	57,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	1	62,000 mi
Parking brake	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	1	—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	1	—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	1	3,000 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices	1	1,200 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock	1	55,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads	1	18,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	1	18,000 mi
Service brakes, air: supply: low pressure warning: switch	1	55,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	12,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve	1	1,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders	1	55,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	35,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	1	118,000 mi
Steering: column	1	35 mi
Steering: linkages	1	—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment	1	10,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	1	—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments	1	—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments	1	49,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	100,286 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	1	—
Suspension: multiple axle	1	48,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	97,678 mi
Tires: sidewall	1	12,000 mi
Tires: valve	1	—
Trailer hitches	1	—
Unknown	1	35,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages	1	58,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: springs	1	61,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	120,000 mi
Wheels: hub	1	—
Wheels: rim	1	—

The 2001 model has 194 times as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.