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2002 Jeep Liberty Wheels Problems

Complaints
27about this part
Share
1%of 1,808 total for the year
Median mileage
115,539miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Jeep Liberty, 1% of the 1,808 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,539 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Lug nuts broke on the driver side front tire while driving. While driving on i95 the Jeep started making a terrible noise. I pulled off the highway and the wheel was angled. I got a tow to my mechanic and he replaced 5 wheel studs and lug nuts. Seems to be a common problem with the Liberty.”

NHTSA complaint #10778102, filed 2015-09, 135,096 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 having problems with the electrical system in august. Headlights flicker on and off at will, as well as interior lights. Passenger side headlamp won't come on at all now and interior lights continue to flicker. While pulling into my driveway, passenger side front tire completely separated from the vehicle, leaving me speechless. We have been the only owners of this vehicle and weren't notified of any recalls. Hoping we can get this repaired soon......”

NHTSA complaint #10495159, filed 2013-01, 160,000 miles

“We were traveling southbound on i75 at a speed of only approximately 15mph due to a car accident ahead of us. All of sudden my car dropped and I heard a scrap of metal against asphalt. I slowly pulled car over to center median and got my children to the center of the guardrails to keep them safe. Upon expecting vehicle, I noticed that the wheel on the passenger front side of the vehicle was turned away from the car, the molding was detached and the metal that holds the wheel in place was sitting on the roadway. …”

NHTSA complaint #10558996, filed 2014-01, 116,078 miles

“Where to begin? My airbag light has been coming on for months while driving. I took it to a chrysler dealership 6 months ago & was charged $100 for them to tell me they didn't know what was wrong. About a month ago, while driving on the highway, my headlights went out, came back on, went out again, and finally I hit my high beams and they stayed on. My engine uses about 2 quarts of oil per week. I have parked on clean surfaces & there is no oil leaking, but it is going somewhere. I can hear a ticking noise coming from the engine area. …”

NHTSA complaint #10496016, filed 2013-01, 145,000 miles

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Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201282%
201142%
2010116%
2009109%
200861%
200751%
2006242%
2005151%
2004161%
2003161%
2002271%

Other parts of the 2002 Jeep Liberty

Air bags
546 complaints
Suspension
494 complaints
Fuel system
173 complaints
Electrical system
118 complaints
Seat belts
110 complaints
Body and structure
108 complaints
Engine cooling
85 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
84 complaints
Brakes
83 complaints
Steering
78 complaints
Engine
74 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
70 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Jeep Liberty

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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