2002 Jeep Liberty??

aben8057 · 09-07-2004, 09:41 PM

Hey guys,

Thinking of buying the wife a 2002 Liberty and wanted to know if this was a good driveline?

Any issue with this year??

DarkRubiTJ · 09-08-2004, 06:54 AM

I put 42K on an 02 with no drive line problems. No issues except tires, stock Goodyears bite the big one, too soft and way too much sidewall flex. Replaced them at 36K with Goodrich AT/KO's and it transformed the KJ back into a Jeep with real Jeep feel. Make sure the ball joint recall is done, and the other safety recalls, and you should be good to go. We miss it, kinda, but the Rubi that replaced it, is one of the best Jeeps, out of 6, we've ever had.

sexyliberty · 09-08-2004, 09:28 AM

I have an 02 liberty. I haven't had much problems with it. Nothing to big to hand. I had a leak in the rear differiental and the right axe fluid was leaking. But other than that, she has run just fine. About a year ago, I had a problem with the rear windsheild wiper not working but that was fixed. It's been a great to me.

aben8057 · 09-08-2004, 12:05 PM

Thanx for the response...

How is your gas milage???

deserthorizons · 09-11-2004, 01:15 AM

The '02's have the better transmission, also..

They put in a 'weaker' tranny in '03 or '04..

Only 3 minor recalls for the '02

1 was for a wire that could delay the air bag..
1 was for the lower ball joints..
and 1 was for the knee blocker below the steering wheel, which might come loose while driving..

Not bad for a first year vehicle..

02limited · 09-16-2004, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aben8057

Thanx for the response...

How is your gas milage???

I have driven my 2002 Liberty 75k kilometers (46k miles). Besides the factory recalls I have just had a few bushings replaced under warranty. Were I am from, the average temperature from January to February -35°C or -31°F and I haven't had any hose or seal problems.

In the summer on the highway (2wd) I get 550-625 km (340-390 miles) per tank at 26-34 mpg depending on the wind. In the city I get 400 km (250 miles) per tank at 18 mpg in 2wd. In winter I use part-time 4wd and I get 15 mpg in the city and 20-24 mpg on the highway.

I have replaced the air filter with a K&N replacement filter and I only use synthetic oil.

Hope that helps...

09-08-2004, 06:54 AM	#2
DarkRubiTJ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 240 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I put 42K on an 02 with no drive line problems. No issues except tires, stock Goodyears bite the big one, too soft and way too much sidewall flex. Replaced them at 36K with Goodrich AT/KO's and it transformed the KJ back into a Jeep with real Jeep feel. Make sure the ball joint recall is done, and the other safety recalls, and you should be good to go. We miss it, kinda, but the Rubi that replaced it, is one of the best Jeeps, out of 6, we've ever had. __________________ ME- 2004 Rubicon Flash Red Backseat removed including hardware Her-2005 Grand WK

09-08-2004, 12:05 PM	#4
aben8057 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Thanx for the response... How is your gas milage??? __________________ [COLOR=blue]1994 ZJ w/2" BB,30 BFG,Skyjacker shocks/stabilizer 2001 Porsche 996 aerokit,BB exhaust,evo intake 2000 MB CLK 430 w/AMG package[/COLOR] http://photos.yahoo.com/walexbenitez

09-11-2004, 01:15 AM	#5
deserthorizons Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 109 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	The '02's have the better transmission, also.. They put in a 'weaker' tranny in '03 or '04.. Only 3 minor recalls for the '02 1 was for a wire that could delay the air bag.. 1 was for the lower ball joints.. and 1 was for the knee blocker below the steering wheel, which might come loose while driving.. Not bad for a first year vehicle.. __________________ 2002 Liberty Sport Classic w/ Rocky Road Outfitters Rock Rails & Combo 2.25" lift, 32" BFG Mud-Terrain T/A's, Rancho 5116 rear shocks, Boulder Bars Tranny Skid, Mopar Transfer Case & Gas Tank Skids and Tow Hooks.. Prev. Jeeps :'87XJ '72CJ '89XJ '94YJ '02 KJ ..Get In...Sit Down....Shut Up...&..Hang On......

09-08-2004, 09:28 AM	#3
sexyliberty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 154 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I have an 02 liberty. I haven't had much problems with it. Nothing to big to hand. I had a leak in the rear differiental and the right axe fluid was leaking. But other than that, she has run just fine. About a year ago, I had a problem with the rear windsheild wiper not working but that was fixed. It's been a great to me.