2002 Jeep Liberty Recalls
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2002 Jeep Liberty. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Air bags › FrontalCovers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2003, Grand Cherokee 2002–2004, Dodge Viper 2003–2004
Reported issue: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the…
Possible consequence: Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527 and 13V040. All owners that have not had the recall repair performed under safety recalls 12V527 or…
- Body and structureCovers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2007, Grand Cherokee 1993–1998
Reported issue: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
Possible consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation…
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactiveCovers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2003, Grand Cherokee 2002–2004
Reported issue: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, through May 23, 2003. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being…
Possible consequence: Inadvertent deployment of the airbags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall by interim letter in January 2013. The remedy for affected Liberty vehicles is expected to be available in April 2013. The remedy for affected Grand…
- Suspension › Front › Control armCovers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2003
Reported issue: Chrysler is recalling 42,469 my 2002-2003 jeep liberty vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia , wisconsin and the district of columbia. The front suspension…
Possible consequence: Failure of the ball joint could result in a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front upper control arm assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about april 24, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball jointCovers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2006
Reported issue: On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints may experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this condition, the ball joint may eventually experience wear and looseness.
Possible consequence: When the driver continues to operate the vehicle with this condition, the contamination can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear and possibly separation from the steering knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on september 11, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball jointCovers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2003
Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints can experience a loss of lubrication that can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and possible separation from the steering knuckle.
Possible consequence: A ball joint thathas separated from the knuckle could result in loss of vehicle directional control and could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower control arm ball joints with modified assemblies and heat shields on vehicles built between january 2, 2001 and october 4, 2002. On vehicles built between october 5, 2002 and march 26, 2003, dealers will inspect the ball joint assemblies (and replace them as necessary) and install…
- Air bags › FrontalCovers: Jeep Liberty 2002
Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. In the event of a severe frontal offset collision, sharp edges on the power steering pressure hose bracket could cut the front impact sensor wiring insulation causing a short circuit in the wiring.
Possible consequence: This could delay the deployment of the air bag system, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will wrap the front impact sensor wire harness with protective insulation to prevent the possibility of damage. Owner notification began february 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should…
- Unknown or otherCovers: Jeep Liberty 2002
Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The driver's side knee blocker trim panel assembly can disengage, fall, and startle the operator.
Possible consequence: This could startle the operator, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the knee blocker trim panel. Owner notification began november 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA investigations
- EA12001Inadvertent Air Bag DeploymentClosed · Jan 23, 2012
- PE11035Inadvertent Air Bag DeploymentClosed · Sep 23, 2011
- PE11013Rear Suspension Control Arm FailureClosed · Apr 18, 2011
- EA08008Upper ball joint separationClosed · Apr 15, 2008
- PE07062Upper ball joint separationClosed · Dec 17, 2007
- EA06008Front suspension ball joint separationClosed · May 31, 2006
- EA05022Front seat belt buckle malfunctionClosed · Dec 27, 2005
- PE05046Front seat belt buckle malfunctionClosed · Aug 26, 2005
← All problems reported for the 2002 Jeep Liberty
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.