2002 Jeep Liberty Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 173about this part
- Share
- 10%of 1,808 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,302miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 173 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Jeep Liberty, 10% of the 1,808 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,302 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a safety recall that cannot be fixed according to tunkhannock auto mart and scranton dodge. I'm experiencing all kind of malfunctions due to the sensor being bad I have no power, my shifting, fuel economy ,hard starts,everything. This is my only vehicle and I need a vehicle until this is resolved”
NHTSA complaint #11366855, filed 2020-10, 91,000 miles“I went to the store and picked up chips and drinks and keep running fine. Got back in it and took me several tries to crank. Kept going dead on the mile drive home. Haven't been able to afford to get it fixed but mechanic replaced computer spark plugs fuel pump and injection system. Still wouldn't crank well. Had new computer programmed. Nothing. Till says 3 cylinders are not working and I need a new motor.”
NHTSA complaint #11096922, filed 2018-05, 175,000 miles“After having service done to the fuel tank under a recall on this vehicle, I now get error code 0544, large exhaust gas leak, . I had service done to the hoses, and two were found damaged near the tank, , I replaced the fuel cap, and finally replaced the computer. But the light continues to come on. I have not found a satisfactory answer, but it must be related to work done by the Jeep dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10947800, filed 2017-01, 133,000 miles“After several attempts to have safety recall n46 rectified, Jeep says the parts are still unavailable. I received my recall notice over a year ago. I think a year is an unreasonable amount of time to rectify a safety issue. Especially one that is as dangerous as this one. I purchased an SUV to be more safe for my family and now I don't feel safe, driving them in it.”
NHTSA complaint #10618350, filed 2014-08, 61,000 miles“Learned thru internet search that there are 2 recalls on my 2002 Jeep Liberty: (1) unwarranted airbag deployment and (2) possible gas tank explosion if rear-ended. I called the Jeep customer service line and talked to a matt, who confirmed both recall items. He said I would receive a letter from Jeep telling me how to proceed, but that at this time the parts needed to fix both recall problems were back-ordered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535029, filed 2013-08, 63,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 35 | 19% |
| 2010 | 34 | 17% |
| 2009 | 21 | 19% |
| 2008 | 156 | 29% |
| 2007 | 211 | 30% |
| 2006 | 365 | 27% |
| 2005 | 409 | 37% |
| 2004 | 186 | 17% |
| 2003 | 172 | 13% |
| 2002 | 173 | 10% |
| 2001 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2002 Jeep Liberty
546 complaintsSuspension
494 complaintsElectrical system
118 complaintsSeat belts
110 complaintsBody and structure
108 complaintsEngine cooling
85 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
84 complaintsBrakes
83 complaintsSteering
78 complaintsEngine
74 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
70 complaintsExterior lighting
50 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Jeep Liberty
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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