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2002 Jeep Liberty repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 120 repairs.
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2002 Jeep Liberty repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (51%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 99 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Jeep Liberty

Engine not specified

Jeep Liberty in New York, United States
May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jun 2011

117000 mi
It's alwaya the same problem. Car is dead,they said it isn't driven enough, battery, or something about a fuse. 

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2002 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
Feb 2011

75640 mi
Check engine light came on, radiator fan stopped working. Replaced radiator fan relay. Fixed the problem, then problem re-occurred. 
Jun 2011

76260 mi
Air conditioner compressor malfunctioned beyond repair. AC clutch bearings making grinding noises 
Oct 2011

76980 mi

C $900
AC Compressor seized. Replaced by dealer Front rotor warped. Rear brakes leaking. Repaired by dealer 

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2002 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Liberty in Quebec, Canada
May 2010 - Feb 2013
May 2012

120300 mi

C $1300
had to change wheel bearings 
Dec 2012

128340 mi

C $259
rear driveshaft. front driveshaft 
Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

135160 mi

C $150
back window did not go up, mechanic was able to fix without replacing part. 
Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007

13640 mi

C $760
Engine stalled while driving. After hours of cooling down, can be restarted. Downsville Chrysler replaced camshaft according to computer code, still the same. Problem never got fixed. 
Jeep Liberty in Illinois, United States
Mar 2013 - Dec 2014
Sep 2013

176000 mi

US $119
power window regulator 
Apr 2014

182200 mi

US $35
evap leak had to replace both catalytic converters 
Jeep Liberty in Michigan, United States
- Dec 2004
Dec 2004

15000 mi
Recall to fix lower ball joints. 
Jeep Liberty in New York, United States
Sep 2014 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015

185000 mi
Random power fluctuations, would not start while battery connected to another vehicle, but started AFTER detached. Flickering lights. Alternator fine. Emissions failed randomly. No check engine. Mechanics assumed it was a computer issue. 

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2002 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Jeep Liberty in Delaware, United States
Jul 2007 - Jun 2011
May 2007

76000 mi

US $250
A/C Condenser mount connection broke 
Jan 2009

10600 mi

US $100
Overhauled the rear brake system New Drums/shoes/spring/wheel cylinders ect... 
Jeep Liberty in Texas, United States
May 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

157000 mi

US $150
Rear windows didn't work. 
Jeep Liberty in Alabama, United States
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
Feb 2013

111800 mi

US $45
Front Brake lines rusted at pivot joint and caused vehicle to lose stopping power. No accident resulted. Replaced both sides of front brake lines. Rear brake line showing rust as well. going to replace soon. Compressor Failed Replaced water punp. Pump failed Thermostat Failure. No heat Blower Motor Resistor failed 
Jul 2015

125200 mi

US $5000
Replace engine with "reman" engine due to headgasket leak and coolant in chamber 

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2002 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2012 - Apr 2015
Mar 2012

103000 mi

US $25
Support lift on tailgate window rusted/ broke off. 
Jun 2012

105000 mi

US $611
Radiator split. Had to replace along with antifreeze. 
Jul 2012

105000 mi
Had to be towed. Engine was cranking but not firing. Computer is bad. Not fixed yet. Very expensive repair for a vehicle that old. 
Aug 2012

105300 mi

US $657
ecm main computer; electronic control module 
Oct 2012

106200 mi
After normal oil change service and replacement of interior map light, vehicle wouldn't start. Battery needed a jump start and had to re-train the computer as the vehicle kept stalling when removing foot from gas pedal. Mopar battery is 72 month and I've 
Aug 2013

111700 mi
Codes 0442 and 0455 fume leakage between bumper and left rear wheel. Not repaired. Fan resistor switch needed to be replaced. Did it myself. I also repaired a blockage in the A/C condensation line. 
Jan 2014

116000 mi

US $205
Brake line hose was leaking. Replaced hose and brake fluid. Bled the system. 
Sep 2014

121000 mi
Replaced front wheel bearings. 
Mar 2015

125000 mi

US $140
Check engine light on. Evap hose leak 
Apr 2015

125000 mi
Loads of major rust. 
Jeep Liberty in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008

64480 mi

C $2985
Transmission failure : would not run in 3rd gear. Car would not move in any gear. Problem was due to shifting cable not properly installed. 
Jeep Liberty in Colorado, United States
Dec 2012 - Apr 2014
Jan 2013

US $65
The part time light wouldn't turn off - had to order and replace the transfer case switch. 
May 2013

172300 mi

US $100
Back passenger side window - would not go up, had to replace gear/motor in the door. Ordered the part on line, took about 3 days to receive and a couple of hours to replace. 
Apr 2014

177000 mi

US $150
Two rocker arms broken, spring broken, this repair will probably be a new engine, which will cost almost as much as the car is worth. This is a DIY project as most shops want way too much for labor. 
Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
Jul 2013

126000 mi

US $245
Camshaft Sensor Failed Stopping the engine from starting 
Jeep Liberty in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

US $250
Rear cv joint on front driveshaft failed 
Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

141000 mi

US $180
Replaced Radiator. Cleaned intake manifold. 
Jeep Liberty in Colorado, United States
Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016

137900 mi

US $400
Radiator,  power steering, oil leaks. Massive leaks. Only replaced radiator hose, flushed system, replaced coolant. Jeep still leaks like a faucet. 
Jeep Liberty in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
May 2015

125200 mi

C $1400
Replace power steering rack and pinion for major leak.  Also replace 3 front differential seals. 
Jeep Liberty in Colorado, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2012
Apr 2010

136000 mi

US $190
Replaced radiator, which developed a crack in the top drivers side, on the front in the black plastic.  
Aug 2010

140000 mi

US $1100
Replaced transfer case with one from a junkyard. While driving, the car "slipped out of gear" and it was not possible to put it in park or in gear. 
Dec 2012

149000 mi

US $150
oil pressure low light went on. replaced the sensor and it was fine. Seems to have been the sensor only 
Jeep Liberty in Indiana, United States
Jun 2009 - Feb 2010
Jul 2009

138000 mi
Front Drive Shaft needs replaced. 4x4 is disabled. 
Dec 2009

141000 mi

US $95
Oil sending unit was bad and had slow oil leak 
Jeep Liberty in Washington, United States
Apr 2009 - Jul 2009
Jul 2009

224000 mi
At 225,000 miles the valve in cylindar #4 floated and punched a hole in the top of the piston. Engine was a total mess, unrepairable. Sold vehicle "as is" to someone who had rolled a Liberty and needed a good body to put their engine into. 
Jeep Liberty in Utah, United States
Jun 2020 - Sep 2021
Jun 2020

124000 mi

US $200
compressor replacement coolant leak into oil 
Jul 2021

124000 mi

US $250
replaced the Radiator [condenser] 
Jeep Liberty in Michigan, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2012
Mar 2009

122000 mi

US $155
Replaced the radiator, leaking from the tank on the left (driver) side at a plastic rivet near the center of the tank. 
Sep 2011

143000 mi

US $100
Rust perforation at the rear of the roof. Rusted metal cut out, patch panels fabricated, welded in, and painted. 
Jeep Liberty in Iowa, United States
Jun 2009 - May 2010
Apr 2009

77000 mi

US $650
AC 
May 2009

78000 mi

US $250
crank sensor 
Jeep Liberty in Michigan, United States
Nov 2009 - Apr 2014
Mar 2010

128000 mi

US $300
wheel bearing was bad on passenger front, also discovered inner tie-rod was loose so that was also replaced 
Apr 2014

187000 mi

US $50
Speed sensor wire ripped from e brake line. Modified e brake line so it did not touch wires and replaced wires. 
Jeep Liberty in Idaho, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

148000 mi

US $5360
Replaced engine with re-manufactured engine. Old engine burned a lot of oil and ended up breaking a connecting rod. 
Jeep Liberty in Indiana, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010

243000 mi

US $26
THE LUG NUTS KEEP COMING LOSE ON THE LEFT REAR TIRE THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED FIRST TWO TIMES THE CAR NEEDED TO BE TOWED. 
Dec 2010

253000 mi

US $98
choke sensor went out 
Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2010 - Apr 2012
Mar 2011

74000 mi

US $128
Radiator cracked on side and leaked. Ordered new rad and installed myself. 
Mar 2012

86000 mi

US $200
Cross over pipe had 2 holes to be patched. 
Jeep Liberty in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2009 - Apr 2016
Jul 2011

149000 mi
Front brake was squealing. Brought it to indy shop. Dealer had improperly reinstalled a shield during previous recall work. Indy shop corrected at no charge. 
Jun 2012

161000 mi

US $420
Driver's side power window regulator failed. Needed replacement. 
Dec 2012

173000 mi

US $1576
Front drive shaft (and CV joints) needed replacement. Coating on transmission pan was worn off, pan began to rust and began leaking. 
Jan 2013

174000 mi

US $150
Oil pressure sensor was broken, literally in half. Replaced. 
Jul 2013

179800 mi

US $400
Needed a "tune-up". Basically, spark plugs were pretty well gone. 
Aug 2013

181000 mi

US $50
Car developed a cabin exhaust leak. There was a small hole in the catalytic converter assembly. They were able to patch it rather than replace it. 
Sep 2013

184000 mi

US $360
Replace two front oxygen sensors. 
Apr 2014

192300 mi

US $140
One of the fuel supply hoses was cracked slightly; didn't hold a vacuum. Check Engine light came on. 
Sep 2014

198000 mi

US $800
Left front wheel bearing replaced. The front exhaust pipe leading into the converter (which is molded with the converter) rotted away. Shop fabricated a new one. Muffler and tail pipe required replacement. (This had never been done in almost 200K miles!) 
Dec 2014

202000 mi

US $450
Bad cable to alternator. When that was fixed, alternator failed. 
Mar 2015

206000 mi

US $90
Replaced front end bushings. Replaced an oxygen sensor that failed 
Jun 2015

211000 mi

US $150
Oil pressure switch had broken; engine had leaked out almost all of its oil as a result. Switch replaced. Everything sealed back up. No more leak! 
Sep 2015

216000 mi

US $100
Rear brake cylinders leaking, needed replacement. 
Mar 2016

224000 mi

US $140
Brake light was stuck on. Switch on brake pedal replaced. 
Jeep Liberty in Utah, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2015
Dec 2014

169000 mi

US $14
Pin hole leak on the side of the radiator. Picked up some water weld at napa. Threw it on and it has worked great 
Feb 2015

173000 mi

US $350
Pinhole leak in the radiator. Removed and replaced radiator. Also replaced upper and lower radiator hoses and thermostat at the same time as preventive maintenence 

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2002 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Jeep Liberty in New Jersey, United States
- Oct 2007
May 2006

77000 mi

US $425
Replace main air conditioner unit 
Jul 2006

80000 mi

US $900
Front ball joints prior to factory recall 
Oct 2007

105000 mi

US $585
Replace engine cylinder main spring 
Jeep Liberty in Illinois, United States
- Jan 2008
Sep 2006

79000 mi

US $15
Blower motor resistor, remove and replace 
Jan 2008

101000 mi

US $550
Air Conditioner Compressor clutch failed. Had to replace entire unit. 
Jeep Liberty in Missouri, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2016
Feb 2015

85000 mi

US $130
Rear left window regulator failed. OEM used plastic part where metal should have been used. Very common problem with Jeep Libertys. 
Dec 2015

100000 mi

US $400
Accumulator plate failed. Aftermarket plate and filters replaced. 
Jun 2016

101000 mi
Windscreen washer not working 
Jeep Liberty in Washington, United States
May 2012 - May 2012
May 2012

117000 mi

US $200
Transmission cooling line came off the radiator and sprayed coolant all over engine. Had to get it towed to shop. They also found a leak in the coolant system and said it was probably the water pump so I replaced the pump myself 
Jeep Liberty in Alabama, United States
Jul 2009 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009

89000 mi

US $900
AC stops cooling intermittantly. Shop replaced PCM and a sensor at the tune of $900, it still is not fixed and I am out $900. 
Jeep Liberty in New Zealand
Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2009

31000 mi
Throttle position sensor. Parts only. Did the job myself in 15 mins. 
Feb 2011

54560 mi

$1200
Fuel pump went very noisy and required replacing. Bearings in pump worn. 
Jun 2011

57660 mi

$700
Spotted radiator leaking in bottom left corner. Replacement rad.(aftermarket) fitted by dealer. New coolant. All good. 
Jeep Liberty in Texas, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2011
Mar 2009

59000 mi

US $132
Vehicle dies, but restarts, engine light is on. It runs for a short while then dies, restarts, but keeps dying. 
Apr 2009

60000 mi

US $342
This was just a continue of March's unsuccessful repair -- had it towed to the Jeep dealer for repairs, which were successful.... 
Jeep Liberty in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2010 - Jun 2022
Sep 2011

39060 mi

C $450
Changed battery. Noise from suspension. Nothing found. Would require bodywork removal to check for subtle noise. Sounds like loose part or forgotten object in driver side suspension. Hey Honda mechanic left screwdriver in engine.... 
Jul 2012

44000 mi

C $230
Apparently, broken fan, AC shut off. 
Nov 2012

47620 mi

C $370
No problem, just a a hole in the muffler. Went to Mr. Muffler on recommendation of Dealer. 
Jul 2013

49700 mi

C $138
Loose part with AC (compressor) 
Jan 2014

49060 mi

C $132
servo-direction leak detected. 
Mar 2015

60760 mi

C $96
oil change Suspension verified - need to change amortizers 100,000km verification program planned next time Airbag recall, not done yet 
May 2017

75640 mi

C $536
front breaks 
Aug 2017

76880 mi

C $321
Maintenance, exhaust leak noticed. Hood would not open, repair shop faults from August 1, 2017? 
Oct 2017

77500 mi

C $189
new battery installed 
Jeep Liberty in California, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Feb 2011

129000 mi

US $250
Damn window regulator (again) 
Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Nov 2012

139980 mi

C $3500
Vehicle spit out a rocker and wrecked the head and piston when the rocker jammed the valve open. pulled out the 3.7 and replaced it with a retrofitted 1998 TDI diesel engine. 
Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012

85000 mi

US $380
car makes rattle noise after startup. after few minutes noise goes away. 
Jeep Liberty in Indiana, United States
May 2011 - May 2012
Jul 2011

127200 mi

US $700
AC stopped working. Car stopped running. Air compressor replaced 
Mar 2012

143000 mi

US $350
Power window stopped working 
May 2012

145000 mi

US $75
leak in system-needed repair and freon 
Jeep Liberty in Oregon, United States
Dec 2013 - Apr 2015
Mar 2014

135000 mi

US $4500
Engine blown. Wrist pins and rods broken. No check engine light until after new engine installed. Found out remanufactured engine has valve guide oil leak into cylinder. Still in the shop for repairs. I expect to receive it back this week. 

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