2002 Jeep Liberty Jeep Liberty 2002

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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%)

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2002 Jeep Liberty suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

15000 mi Recall to fix lower ball joints. 
120300 mi

C $1300
had to change wheel bearings 

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2002 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

125200 mi

C $1400
Replace power steering rack and pinion for major leak.  
137900 mi

US $400
power steering, 
121000 mi Replaced front wheel bearings. 
128000 mi

US $300
wheel bearing was bad on passenger front, also discovered inner tie-rod was loose so that was also replaced 
198000 mi

US $800
Left front wheel bearing replaced. 
206000 mi

US $90
Replaced front end bushings. 
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. 

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2002 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

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.... 
65600 mi

C $132
servo-direction leak detected. 
60760 mi

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

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2002 Jeep Liberty Suspension Problems

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