2002 Jeep Liberty Limited
1J4GL58K52W239708
Vehicle history report for the 2002 Jeep Liberty Limited (VIN 1J4GL58K52W239708). Blue, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 3.7L 6-cyl, gasoline. 125,802 mi reported. Registered in Pr. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls None found
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 1,807 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Jeep Liberty, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 1807
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2002 Jeep Liberty.
STEERING,SUSPENSION
The lower ball joint on passenger side failed. Didn't notice any symptoms prior to it breaking. I understand that it was apparently under recall. It was repaired around the recall date but it failed again and is considered recurring failure.
NHTSA ODI #11748340AIR BAGS
A couple years ago I had the airbag light come on when you come to find out there was a recall on my jeep. I had it took to the dealership, they supposedly fixed it now my airbag light is back on.
NHTSA ODI #11655267SUSPENSION
At approximately 6:30 am 9/25/2024, I was transporting a friend to her home in a neighboring city. After ten minutes of travel, I exited a four lane bridge. As I slowed and set up for traffic negotiations, We heard a bang, like maybe tire blowout, I initiated a full stop to safety, disembarked vehicle to find that; THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT HAD EXPERIENC…
NHTSA ODI #11616701EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I install an after market right side tail light assembly on my Jeep liberty, light is “plug and play” during check out I found the whole light assembly was improperly wired so I sent back to Amazon and ordered another from a different supplier when I received it, it was manufactured by the same company Eagle Eyes auto lamps. The safety issue that were exp…
NHTSA ODI #11601807STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
Well my 2002 jeep liberty has been messed up lately,it will just not crank so I thought it was the battery but it turned out to be the ignition switch also it did this off an on for about 6months ,the heat went out when I bought it and it will act as if it is overheating but it won't do anything for while then all of my windows have problems with the motor s…
NHTSA ODI #11570910SUSPENSION
Ball joints are coming apart and leaving me stranded on several occasions leading to costly repairs.
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11528453EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Can’t go over 60 miles n the brake shake The gas pedal seem to be look at I purchase it 4 $3000 at a car lot last month
NHTSA ODI #11477969ENGINE
Manufacturing defect on EVAP canister, the nipple for the EVAP hose is too large for hose diameter, 3/8" hose cracks after a couple years when the rubber is not new, causing emissions test failure. Hose replaced several times.
NHTSA ODI #11439539+ 1799 more complaints on record.
