2002 Jeep Liberty Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 494about this part
- Share
- 27%of 1,808 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 494 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Jeep Liberty, 27% of the 1,808 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 39 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a safety recall on my 2002 Jeep Liberty (safety recall j17 front suspension upper ball joints). When I called jeff wyler dodge/Jeep in ft. Thomas ky, I was told that they were receiving only one recall repair kit per week and that I would be # 30 on the list. That means that my son has to drive the car for over four months on a recalled part.”
NHTSA complaint #10332480, filed 2010-05, 100,000 miles“I received a recall notice from chrysler (safety recall j17) a few weeks ago. I called my dealer to have it repaired, and he told me that chrysler was only permitting them to have one recall kit installed per week, and that there was a waiting list. I am still waiting. Why did chrysler issue a recall if they are not willing to fix it in a timely manner?”
NHTSA complaint #10328812, filed 2010-05, 130,000 miles“De regreso a casa demi trabajo la llanta del lado derecho de enfrente se poncho y choque con un arbol. Mi veiculo fue perdida total. Tengo problemas fisicos que desafortunadamente la aseguranza no quiso cubrir. Me golpee la cabesa mi mandibula la tengo danada y otras partes demi cuerpo. Yo creo que es causa deque la bolsa de aire no esploto por eso me golpee muy fuerte. Quiero saber conquien dirigirme para poder obtener algun apoyo. Grasias.”
NHTSA complaint #10501321, filed 2013-03, 115,000 miles“I began to hear a knocking sound in the front right wheel well when I hit little cracks and bumps in the road. Lifted it at a mechanics shop and found the upper ball joint was about to fail. Had to buy a new one so I wouldn't lose control while driving. I inspected the old one and found the ball could nearly have complete separation.”
NHTSA complaint #10226545, filed 2008-05, 79,000 miles“I stopped to pick up my daughter's snow pants on the way from school. Backing out of the driveway I heard and felt my tire do something. I didn't know what it was, but the car was obviously unable to be driven. When I got out, my passenger side front tire was at angles to the car. The upper and lower ball joints gave out and according to the mechanic, the brake line was basically the only thing holding the tire on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10383956, filed 2011-02, 132,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V119000Apr 9, 2009Chrysler is recalling 42,469 my 2002-2003 jeep liberty vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, iowa…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2003
- 06V288000Aug 3, 2006On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints may experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2006
- 03V460000Nov 10, 2003On certain sport utility vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints can experience a loss of lubrication that can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2003
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 6% |
| 2008 | 20 | 4% |
| 2007 | 79 | 11% |
| 2006 | 196 | 14% |
| 2005 | 262 | 23% |
| 2004 | 456 | 41% |
| 2003 | 437 | 32% |
| 2002 | 494 | 27% |
| 2001 | 1 | 10% |
| 2000 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2002 Jeep Liberty
546 complaintsFuel system
173 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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