2002 Jeep Liberty Service and Repair Manual

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The 2002 Jeep Liberty factory service and repair manual covers both engines — the 2.4L I4 and the 3.7L V6 — across all four trims. It is matched to this exact year, so the specifications and sequences are correct for your engine and trim.

Engines

  • 2.4L I4 — 148 cu in, DOHC
  • 3.7L V6 — 226 cu in, SOHC

Trims

  • Base
  • Limited
  • Renegade
  • Sport

Known issues on the 2002 Liberty. Five recalls are on federal record for this model year: a fuel-tank leak that can cause a fire in the presence of an ignition source, a loss of brake fluid that lowers brake line pressure and increases stopping distance, a lower control-arm ball joint that can separate from the knuckle and cause a loss of directional control, a front control-arm ball joint failure that can cause a loss of steering, and decreased exterior lighting visibility (crash risk). Owners have filed 2,328 complaints and Jeep has issued 71 technical service bulletins for the year.

From a routine service interval to a hard-to-trace wiring fault, it keeps you on the correct OEM procedure and specification for your specific 2002 Liberty.

NHTSA #13V25200019/06/2013Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear

NHTSA #06E02200013/03/2006Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAN

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTAN

Remedy

AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE

NHTSA #03V46000010/11/2003Component: 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 WEAR, AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING KNUCK

Consequence

A BALL JOINT THATHAS SEPARATED FROM THE KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS WITH MODIFIED ASSEMBLIES AND HEAT SHIEL

NHTSA #09V11900009/04/2009Component: 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, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETT

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CR

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED

NHTSA #09E01200007/04/2009Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE S

TSB #10229256

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicl

TSB #10221686

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicl

TSB #10191460

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

TSB #10175735

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are neces

TSB #10175743

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

TSB #10057221

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1993-1998, JEEP LIBERTY 2002-2007. SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THE VEHICLES WITH N45 OR N46 TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY. THE NEW TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN INSTALLED. *LJ

TSB #10024083

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM FREEZES IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES -- INVOLVES INSTALLING REVISED PCV SYSTEM COMPONENTS. *NJ

TSB #10021599

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION. *KB

Showing the 8 most recent of 71 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20121108Component: AIR BAGSCrash reportedFire reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A DEER CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND

20031203Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reportedFire reported

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. DURING THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, THE DRIVER'S SHIRT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER REPORTED TO BE A NON SMOKER. *AK *SCC *J

20030113Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYCrash reportedFire reported

PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2002 JEEP LIBERTY IN MARCH, 2002. AT 8K, WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, REAR END BEGAN FISHTAILING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURED ON DEC. 16TH, 2002. WE STILL DO

20150526Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported5 injured1 fatalities

2002 JEEP LIBERTY SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT 10 MILES IN SMALL PARKING LOT TO FULL THROTTLE AT MAXIMUM SPEED REAR BRAKES SPINNING, AND SMOKE FROM REAR, BRAKES FAILED LASTED 2 SECONDS; VIOLENT SUDDEN ACC

20150526Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported5 injured1 fatalities

2002 JEEP LIBERTY SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT 10 MILES IN SMALL PARKING LOT TO FULL THROTTLE AT MAXIMUM SPEED REAR BRAKES SPINNING, AND SMOKE FROM REAR, BRAKES FAILED LASTED 2 SECONDS; VIOLENT SUDDEN ACC

Showing the 5 most serious of 2328 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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