2002 Jeep Liberty steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 78 complaints for the 2002 Jeep Liberty, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 78 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 14 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 14 crashes, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving at highway speed, the front axle broke and caused the right tire to blow. Consumer loss control of the vehicle and caused an accident. Dealer has been notified. Mr upon inspection, it was found that the tie rod was also cut in half....
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.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Jeep Liberty
- Air bags 551 complaints
- Suspension 527 complaints
- Fuel system 174 complaints
- Engine 149 complaints
- Electrical system 118 complaints
- Body & structure 114 complaints
- Seat belts 112 complaints
- Brakes 89 complaints