Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Jeep Liberty
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Jeep Liberty has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,807 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V046000 Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V252000 Post-Collision Fire after Rear Impact NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V527000 Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12E047000 Replacement Front Wheel Hubs NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V119000 UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V288000 FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E065000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V460000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LOWR CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V373000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V311000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/KNEE BLOCKER TRIM PANEL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 546 complaints
- Suspension 494 complaints
- Electrical System 118 complaints
- Seat Belts 110 complaints
- Structure 108 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 88 complaints
Of the 1,807 complaints on file, 174 report a crash and 21 a fire; across all 1,807 complaints, owners report 183 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Jeep Liberty faces reliability issues, with over 1,800 owner complaints and 14 recalls. Common issues like airbag malfunctions, front suspension failures, and electrical problems are noted, but mileage and repair cost data are sparse. Due to the high volume of complaints and recalls, the vehicle's reliability outlook is below average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Front suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system flush
- Drive belt inspection
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Uneven tire wear
- Electrical shorts or failures
- Abnormal suspension noises
- Frequent engine misfires
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Jeep Liberty at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.