What transfer case is in a 2002 Jeep Liberty?

What transfer case is in a 2002 Jeep Liberty?

The 2002 jeep liberty transfer case and the 2007 jeep liberty transfer case utilize the NP231 transfer case. The best way to prevent problems is to check your fluids regularly.

Are there any problems with the Jeep Liberty transfer case?

Takata recall I am steadily burning through front drive shaft assemblies where it goes into the transfer case. The bearing head keeps failing by throwing the bearings through the assembly, I have owed the vehicle for 2 years and have replaced it twice with the same parts failing.

Is the Jeep Liberty in 4 wheel drive?

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While driving 5 mph in snowy conditions, the vehicle was supposed to be in 4 wheel drive and began to skid. The vehicle failed to shift into 4 wheel drive, although the indicator was illuminated, which meant it was activated.

Are there any problems with the Jeep Liberty?

Jeep Liberty owners have reported 14 problems related to transfer case (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Liberty based on all problems reported for the Liberty.

Is there a problem with the shifter cable on a Jeep Liberty?

Apparently this same plastic bushing is at both ends of the shifter cable and is used in most other 4wd Jeeps. The problem is common enough that at lest one after market company is marketing a redesigned shifter cable that does not use the plastic bushings. The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty.

Takata recall I am steadily burning through front drive shaft assemblies where it goes into the transfer case. The bearing head keeps failing by throwing the bearings through the assembly, I have owed the vehicle for 2 years and have replaced it twice with the same parts failing.

Is the 2002 Jeep Liberty still for sale?

None for sale nearby. Instead: Still have my 2002! I bought this jeep when the 2002 hit the showroom floor. I absolutely love it. Currently has around 175,000 miles on it. Over the 13 years I’ve had it the first 11were awesome. The only problem was that the a/c compressor had to be replaced at about year 6 (80,000 miles or so).

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While driving 5 mph in snowy conditions, the vehicle was supposed to be in 4 wheel drive and began to skid. The vehicle failed to shift into 4 wheel drive, although the indicator was illuminated, which meant it was activated.

Apparently this same plastic bushing is at both ends of the shifter cable and is used in most other 4wd Jeeps. The problem is common enough that at lest one after market company is marketing a redesigned shifter cable that does not use the plastic bushings. The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty.

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