2002 Jeep Liberty wheels problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2002 Jeep Liberty — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle is a 6 yr old low mileage chevy equinox the stabilitrak light came up as well as the service power streering. It has also lost power in the highway and stalls or won't accelerate at times which makes is very dangerous since I could get hit by someone in the highway. I have taken it to…”
filed Mar 13, 2021
“The lower ball joint sheared off causing the wheel to fall causing the bottom of the ball joint to land on the rim. Thus cutting the rim all the way around it off and puncturing the tire. Thus causing the vehicle to slide to a stop at 50 miles an hour with a skid mark. Thus having to call for a tow…”
filed Aug 22, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 Liberty | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 Liberty | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 Liberty | 10 | 9% |
| 2008 Liberty | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 Liberty | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 Liberty | 24 | 2% |
| 2005 Liberty | 15 | 1% |
| 2004 Liberty | 16 | 1% |
| 2003 Liberty | 16 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Jeep Liberty
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.