Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Jeep Liberty has 466 NHTSA suspension complaints and 4 suspension-related recalls.
466
Complaints
4
Recalls
45
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
09V119000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 42,469 MY 2002-2003 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN SALT BELT STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWAR...
12E047000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Timken is recalling certain non-formed, front wheel hubs, part number HA599467, which were sold to retail and automotive distributors in the automobil...
06V288000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CONSTANT TENSION FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE CONTAMINATION. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH ...
03V460000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS CAN EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF LUBRICATION THAT CAN LEAD TO CORROSION, ACCELERATED WEA...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2024 | SUSPENSION | At approximately 6:30 am 9/25/2024, I was transporting a friend to her home in a neighboring city. ... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | SUSPENSION | Ball joints are coming apart and leaving me stranded on several occasions leading to costly repairs. |
| Dec 6, 2020 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE CAR CHUGG IN AND OUT GOIN DOWN THE ROAD IF FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS GOIN TO FALL OUT OF IT... |
| Aug 12, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, W... |
| Jun 4, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE PASS... |
| Oct 12, 2019 | SUSPENSION | RECALL # 09V119000 RECALL DATE 04/09/2009 SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM AND RECALL # 06V288000 RECA... |
| Aug 29, 2019 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2002 JEEP LIBERTY...FEELS LIKE AND SOUNDS LIKE THE WHOLE FRONT END IS FALLING APART..AND THEN I WENT... |
| Jul 3, 2019 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED AT 140,100 MILES ALL POWER WINDOWS FAILED OVER LAST 5 YEARS ... |
| Oct 1, 2018 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD W... |
| Apr 12, 2018 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND HIGHWAY WHEN MY UPPER AND LOWER ARMS AND BALL JOINTS JUST SNAPPED... |
| Nov 1, 2017 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | HEAT IS NOT WORKING IT THROWS OUT COOL/COLD AIR. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY LIBERTY OW... |
| Apr 21, 2017 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN A... |
| Oct 3, 2016 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING 7 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE BALL JOINT FRACTURE... |
| Jun 15, 2016 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HAVE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS R... |
| Jun 13, 2016 | SUSPENSION | 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BALL JOINT BROKE AND WHEEL KNOCKED FRONT FENDER OF... |
| Feb 1, 2016 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN AND DRIVING AP... |
| Jan 13, 2016 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE UPPER BALL JO... |
| Dec 1, 2015 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TAKATA RECALL |
| Nov 10, 2015 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT THE DEALER UNDER N... |
| Sep 30, 2015 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE ... |