2002 Ford Expedition vs 2002 Jeep Liberty
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Ford Expedition | 2002 Jeep Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 340 | 1,808 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 102 | 94 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 174 |
| Fire reports | 69 | 21 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–16 | 16–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,400 mi | 83,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Jeep Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 546 |
| Suspension | 14 | 494 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 95 | 85 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 118 |
| Seat Belts | 20 | 110 |
| Structure | 14 | 108 |
| Power Train | 18 | 84 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 86 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 50 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 40 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 138 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 37 |
2002 Ford Expedition
2002 Jeep Liberty
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.