Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 1800906 | 07/14/2006 | 1802306 | 10019630 | Enhanced torque converter and glow plug operation or brake switch dtc p0504. *tt | 04/12/2006 |
| 0804805 | 09/01/2008 | 08048 | 10017002 | Rear axle fluid may contaminate the differential mounted rear wheel speed sensor. *sc updated 3/17/09. csc letter was received. *pe | 10/20/2005 |
| 0803605 | 11/12/2005 | 0803605A | 10016028 | Transmission in limp-in mode or malfunction indicator lamp on due to powertrain control module ground wire. *tt | 08/18/2005 |
| 0802905 | 06/10/2005 | 10015800 | Intermittent 4wd lamp illumination or malfunction indicator lamp due to diagnostic trouble code p0573 - brake switch #1 circuit high. *tt | 08/12/2005 | |
| 2100905 | 03/22/2005 | 10013708 | Mil (malfunction indicator lamp) illumination for dtc's (diagnostic trouble codes) p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0846, p0871 or p0841. 2004-2005 jeep cherokee and 2005 chrysler 300/magnum *sc | 04/25/2005 | |
| 0801405 | 02/17/2005 | 10012809 | Mopar accessory remote starter inoperative due to hood switch. *tt | 03/30/2005 | |
| 0801205 | 02/15/2005 | 10012806 | Tire pressure monitor warning lamp illuminates on non-tpm equipped vehicles. *tt | 03/30/2005 | |
| 0800105 | 01/13/2005 | 10012328 | Dome lamp may not turn off. *eh | 02/24/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SB-18-014-09 | 11/06/2009 | SB08-014-09REVA | 10030347 | Chrysler/jeep: flash: esp system may prematurely activate momentarily when negotiating a curve or mil illumination due to diagnostic trouble code p0340, p0344 or p0116. this involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the powertrain con | 09/23/2009 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/23/2009 | 31000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. the contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle began making loud winding noises. the vehicle had not been diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified but stated there were no recalls for the vin. the contact did extensive research on the internet and determined that the failure was the power steering pump. the windows in the vehicle also randomly roll down independently. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 31,000. dt | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. the contact stated that all four windows would open independently. the vehicle was taken to dealer. the technician stated that the window actuator broke and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. pm | |||
| 11/28/2012 | 76057 | 3 | |
| Jeep will not start, dealer claims is a broken steel piece in the ignition in the steering column. the car has not had a accident or any other damage. contacted jeep corporate and they refuse any help due to mileage and age dealer cost for repair will be approx $700.00 for used. need to replace the whole steering column. a new one will be approc $1300.00 and the part is not available and they have no estimated time of getting new part. they quoted it could months. this will be third time in less than 3 years the car is in the dealer for not starting. each time it is a different repair. the steering column is not damaged. *tr | |||
| 11/28/2012 | 76057 | ||
| Jeep will not start, dealer claims is a broken steel piece in the ignition in the steering column. the car has not had a accident or any other damage. contacted jeep corporate and they refuse any help due to mileage and age dealer cost for repair will be approx $700.00 for used. need to replace the whole steering column. a new one will be approc $1300.00 and the part is not available and they have no estmated time of getting new part. they quoted it could months. this will be third time in less than 3 years the car is in the dealer for not starting. each time it is a different repair. the steering column is not damaged. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. the contact stated that the rear brake lights overheated causing the plastic inside to melt. the dealer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 125,000. pmb | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. the contact stated that the rear brake lights got so hot that they melt the inside of the plastic. the dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they received lots of other similar complaints. the contact was afraid that it will cause a fire. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 125,000. dt | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Window regulator on rear diver's side door failed. regulator failure prevented the rear diver's side door from opening and made the door inoperable as an exit. | |||
| 06/23/2010 | 50000 | ||
| This is the fourth time that i have had a window regulator problem. the second time on the same window. i have heard that it is caused from overuse but the only window regulator that has not yet needed to be replaced is my driver window which is the one i use the most! this obviously has nothing to do with it. it is simply a faulty part that they do not feel is significant enough to find a permanent solution for. i fear that it will happen when i am on vacation or something and a storm will ruin my car without my knowing or my car will be broken into or even stolen. i know there are many other people with the same issues happening multiple times but not everyone knows to report it. i hope that enough people complaining about the same faulty part will make them do something about it. | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Window regulator on rear diver's side door failed. regulator failure prevented the rear diver's side door from opening and made the door inoperable as an exit. | |||
| 06/23/2010 | 50000 | ||
| This is the fourth time that i have had a window regulator problem. the second time on the same window. i have heard that it is caused from overuse but the only window regulator that has not yet needed to be replaced is my driver window which is the one i use the most! this obviously has nothing to do with it. it is simply a faulty part that they do not feel is significant enough to find a permanent solution for. i fear that it will happen when i am on vacation or something and a storm will ruin my car without my knowing or my car will be broken into or even stolen. i know there are many other people with the same issues happening multiple times but not everyone knows to report it. i hope that enough people complaining about the same faulty part will make them do something about it. | |||
| 04/13/2012 | 127784 | ||
| My jeep recently was unable to start the engine. it was fine just the night before with no indication of a problem, but in the morning i turned the key and all i got was a click at the relay; the starter never engaged and the engine would not turn over. after much diagnosis it was discovered the problem was due to the end breaking off of a small metal cylinder which rotates to engage the starter; the cylinder is located on the left underside of the steering column. i was informed by the mechanic that the cylinder, nor the housing containing the cylinder, is sold as a separate part... i was forced to replace the entire steering column assembly to the tune of $300 (the labor was another $200, and a new ignition cylinder an additional $30), to fix this one small part that probably cost about $5 to make. in my research online, i found that this is a common, well-known problem with jeeps, with many people complaining on forums about the same issue. the only action i knew to take was to file a complaint here to hopefully initiate a recall of this part so that it either a) is replaced with a part made of better material so as to stop so many from breaking, and b) stops leaving people stranded with a non-working vehicle with no warning whatsoever. | |||
| 02/01/2012 | |||
| 1) wiring harness failed--rear lights not operable/functional. vehicle crash possible because car not visible by other drivers at night. 2) gear shift sticks causing inability to put car in park. roll-away imminent. causing crash. | |||
| 04/13/2012 | 127784 | ||
| My jeep recently was unable to start the engine. it was fine just the night before with no indication of a problem, but in the morning i turned the key and all i got was a click at the relay; the starter never engaged and the engine would not turn over. after much diagnosis it was discovered the problem was due to the end breaking off of a small metal cylinder which rotates to engage the starter; the cylinder is located on the left underside of the steering column. i was informed by the mechanic that the cylinder, nor the housing containing the cylinder, is sold as a separate part... i was forced to replace the entire steering column assembly to the tune of $300 (the labor was another $200, and a new ignition cylinder an additional $30), to fix this one small part that probably cost about $5 to make. in my research online, i found that this is a common, well-known problem with jeeps, with many people complaining on forums about the same issue. the only action i knew to take was to file a complaint here to hopefully initiate a recall of this part so that it either a) is replaced with a part made of better material so as to stop so many from breaking, and b) stops leaving people stranded with a non-working vehicle with no warning whatsoever. | |||
| 02/01/2012 | |||
| 1) wiring harness failed--rear lights not operable/functional. vehicle crash possible because car not visible by other drivers at night. 2) gear shift sticks causing inability to put car in park. roll-away imminent. causing crash. | |||
| 03/15/2012 | |||
| The left oxygen sensor wiring harness contacted the exhaust pipe and burned the harness. they is a recall on this for 06 jeep liberty i would like mine to be included in this 06 jeep nhtsa campaign number: 06v036000 | |||
| 09/06/2011 | 70000 | ||
| While driving down the interstate, i heard a clunk. my back window behind driver had slipped down. i called my personal mechanic, not dealer, and he diagnosed it over the phone as the regulator. he told me it was common in jeeps. while at the mechanic's, another customer said her father's jeep had done the same thing. the mechanic told me to be glad that my window did not break. i was charged to replace the regulator $300. i have no children and my back window is never used. too many people have spent hundreds of dollars for this repair. this is definitely an inferior product and should be recalled. customers should not be expected to pay for this repair. i only hope i can get rid of my jeep before i have another window regulator fail!!! | |||
| 07/15/2011 | |||
| I have had to replace both back passenger window systems. both went down with seemingly no cause and it cost hundreds to repair each. no one ever rides in the back of my car. this should not happen, but i understand it's common in these vehicles. should not be allowed by consumer protection. | |||
| 10/01/2007 | |||
| The rear window on the driver's side fell down for no reason. i pressed the switch it did not move. i pulled it up by hand but it would fall right down. i took it to the jeep dealer thinking it would be under warranty but they charged me. two years later it happened again on the same window. i paid for it again. since, they fixed it last time they scratched the glass and i cannot open the door from the inside. i am single and 99.9% of the time i am the only one in the car. the window does not even get used and it fails. the window was not used once since the second replacement and it has failed again for a third time. the second time i was at the jeep dealer to have it replaced the service advisor even said to me that this happens all the time on these vehicles. well, then why isn't something being done about it? when you read the internet you will find that all jeep liberty's from 2002 to 2007 have this problem. the part was not engineered correctly and does not hold up. the part is clearly defective. you will be driving along and all of a sudden you hear air rushing in behind you. chrysler needs to be forced to fix it because otherwise, they will not do it. they knowingly sold a defective product which is fraud and it is illegal. your jeep is never secure and is unsafe. i travel into the city every day and have to fear that when i walk out my window will be down and i will be robbed or someone can just reach in and get in my car because the window is down and kill me, attack me or rob me. this does not even include the numerous other problems: belt tensioner defective, ball joints bad, rear window not working, roof rack lose and faded, windshield leaking, electrical issue, horn stuck on just to name some of the problems i have experienced. every year or two jeep expects you to pay hundreds of dollars to have a defective part fixed. | |||
| 03/31/2011 | 85100 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. the vehicle was then towed to a local mechanic where he was advised that the ignition switch and steering column would need to be replaced. there was no electrical current passing through the starter and the mechanic advised that there were aluminum pieces that fractured in the steering column and caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired because the parts needed were on backorder. the contact believed that the manufacturer was ignoring the issue which he stated was a severe safety issue. in addition, the contact stated that the transmission was replaced twice since owning the vehicle. the failure mileage was 85,100. the vin was not available. | |||
| 03/31/2011 | 85100 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. the contact stated while starting the vehicle the vehicle would not turn over. the contact continued to try to start the vehicle only to be unsuccessful. the contact had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic. the local mechanic stated the ignition switch and the steer column needs to be replaced. the mechanic stated no electrical current is getting to the starter and aluminum pieces are broken in the steering column causing it to malfunction. the contact also stated the transmission slips while driving at 40 mph. the contact has had the transmission replaced twice since owning the vehicle. the contact tried order a ignition switch from the manufacturer and the part is on back order. the contact stated this is a safety issue that the manufacturer is ignoring. the failure mileage was 85,100. jo | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 10000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. the contact stated the passenger side rear windows and the door would not open. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the window regulator was defective and needed to be replace. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 19,000. pm | |||
| 04/28/2006 | 43000 | ||
| As a single mother of baby twins, i am both completely freaked out as well as gratefully relieved to have found this site. the complaints read like a checklist of past issues and god willing, preventable future issues. the gas tank cannot be topped off... all things considered, this was a seemingly acceptable issue. the engine light coming on accompanied by totally unexplained stalling every so often became a problem which would cease just as randomly as it occured. finally (when pregnant and nervous) i brought it in after one too many times. apparently this jeep model/year is weather sensitive. rain seemed to be the catalyst, but i refuse to put one of those anal person car covers on becoming a slave to the weatherchannel. mechanic changed temperemental sensor which, so far, seems to be managed. the a/c fan only works at 3 and up, which is too much hot/cold for even the most anemic after more than five minutes. back to the weather, winter causes front struts to creak and moan like a geriatric beast. once again, this is annoying but seemingly innocous. four wheel drive shift only works in part time hi (or low, don't recall), which is disappointing though again, not life threatening. the combination of these defects simply feels as if it was built with indifference to the consumer. now that i have two priceless passengers, i refuse to wait for the cv joints to disengage before demanding all repairs be made and double checked by my implicitly trusted mechanic (ironically also a twin). in closing, thank you to all who contributed their stories and enlightening me to caution regarding the dangerous flaws as well as commiserating our shared frustration with the problems, like the window track disengaging, which combined are one big expensive potentiallly dangerous headache. | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 10000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. the contact stated the passenger side rear windows and the door would not open. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the window regulator was defective and needed to be replace. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 19,000. pm | |||
| 04/28/2006 | 43000 | ||
| As a single mother of baby twins, i am both completely freaked out as well as gratefully relieved to have found this site. the complaints read like a checklist of past issues and god willing, preventable future issues. the gas tank cannot be topped off... all things considered, this was a seemingly acceptable issue. the engine light coming on accompanied by totally unexplained stalling every so often became a problem which would cease just as randomly as it occured. finally (when pregnant and nervous) i brought it in after one too many times. apparently this jeep model/year is weather sensitive. rain seemed to be the catalyst, but i refuse to put one of those anal person car covers on becoming a slave to the weatherchannel. mechanic changed temperemental sensor which, so far, seems to be managed. the a/c fan only works at 3 and up, which is too much hot/cold for even the most anemic after more than five minutes. back to the weather, winter causes front struts to creak and moan like a geriatric beast. once again, this is annoying but seemingly innocous. four wheel drive shift only works in part time hi (or low, don't recall), which is disappointing though again, not life threatening. the combination of these defects simply feels as if it was built with indifference to the consumer. now that i have two priceless passengers, i refuse to wait for the cv joints to disengage before demanding all repairs be made and double checked by my implicitly trusted mechanic (ironically also a twin). in closing, thank you to all who contributed their stories and enlightening me to caution regarding the dangerous flaws as well as commiserating our shared frustration with the problems, like the window track disengaging, which combined are one big expensive potentiallly dangerous headache. | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 10000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. the contact stated the passenger side rear windows and the door would not open. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the window regulator was defective and needed to be replace. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 19,000. pm | |||
| 04/28/2006 | 43000 | ||
| As a single mother of baby twins, i am both completely freaked out as well as gratefully relieved to have found this site. the complaints read like a checklist of past issues and god willing, preventable future issues. the gas tank cannot be topped off... all things considered, this was a seemingly acceptable issue. the engine light coming on accompanied by totally unexplained stalling every so often became a problem which would cease just as randomly as it occured. finally (when pregnant and nervous) i brought it in after one too many times. apparently this jeep model/year is weather sensitive. rain seemed to be the catalyst, but i refuse to put one of those anal person car covers on becoming a slave to the weatherchannel. mechanic changed temperemental sensor which, so far, seems to be managed. the a/c fan only works at 3 and up, which is too much hot/cold for even the most anemic after more than five minutes. back to the weather, winter causes front struts to creak and moan like a geriatric beast. once again, this is annoying but seemingly innocous. four wheel drive shift only works in part time hi (or low, don't recall), which is disappointing though again, not life threatening. the combination of these defects simply feels as if it was built with indifference to the consumer. now that i have two priceless passengers, i refuse to wait for the cv joints to disengage before demanding all repairs be made and double checked by my implicitly trusted mechanic (ironically also a twin). in closing, thank you to all who contributed their stories and enlightening me to caution regarding the dangerous flaws as well as commiserating our shared frustration with the problems, like the window track disengaging, which combined are one big expensive potentiallly dangerous headache. | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 10000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. the contact stated the passenger side rear windows and the door would not open. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the window regulator was defective and needed to be replace. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 19,000. pm | |||
| 04/28/2006 | 43000 | ||
| As a single mother of baby twins, i am both completely freaked out as well as gratefully relieved to have found this site. the complaints read like a checklist of past issues and god willing, preventable future issues. the gas tank cannot be topped off... all things considered, this was a seemingly acceptable issue. the engine light coming on accompanied by totally unexplained stalling every so often became a problem which would cease just as randomly as it occured. finally (when pregnant and nervous) i brought it in after one too many times. apparently this jeep model/year is weather sensitive. rain seemed to be the catalyst, but i refuse to put one of those anal person car covers on becoming a slave to the weatherchannel. mechanic changed temperemental sensor which, so far, seems to be managed. the a/c fan only works at 3 and up, which is too much hot/cold for even the most anemic after more than five minutes. back to the weather, winter causes front struts to creak and moan like a geriatric beast. once again, this is annoying but seemingly innocous. four wheel drive shift only works in part time hi (or low, don't recall), which is disappointing though again, not life threatening. the combination of these defects simply feels as if it was built with indifference to the consumer. now that i have two priceless passengers, i refuse to wait for the cv joints to disengage before demanding all repairs be made and double checked by my implicitly trusted mechanic (ironically also a twin). in closing, thank you to all who contributed their stories and enlightening me to caution regarding the dangerous flaws as well as commiserating our shared frustration with the problems, like the window track disengaging, which combined are one big expensive potentiallly dangerous headache. | |||
| 04/20/2009 | 25000 | ||
| 2005 jeep libery rear driver side window regulator failure, resulting in loss of power window function and inability to keep window closed. regulator was replaced at cost to owner. at approx same time, rear window wiper motor failed, was not repaired due to cost. | |||
| 09/16/2010 | 43000 | ||
| Researching issues related to my 2005 jeep liberty (3.7 limited 4 x 4). repeated electronic issues with windows - came across others with same issue. exactly how many repairs has jeep chrysler done on jeep liberties... just thought you should know. it's not cheap - read info at: http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2009/02/jeep-liberty-power-window-problems-diy-tips/ | |||
| 05/29/2010 | 48000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty turbo diesel. while driving 25 miles per hour, the vehicle caught fire. a police and fire report were filed. the driver suffered minor injuries. smoke inhalation. the contact spoke with the dealer who advised the fire was caused by the fuel heater under the hood. the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer and the manufacturer advised the contact they were not able to determine the cause of the fire so the claim was denied. the vehicle was at the dealership for further analysis. the failure miles were 48000. the current miles were 50000. aa | |||
| 05/24/2010 | 80100 | ||
| Power windows defective | |||
| 03/15/2008 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The steering column inside where ignition switch is cracked,that what i was told the vehicle has 90000 miles on it but it was in a crash and now the insurance adjuster says it is normal wear. it will not start, and it shorted out the battery. *tr | |||
| 08/04/2007 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. a week after purchasing the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle has been to the dealer five times due to spark plug failures. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer three times because the cruise control would shut off, the dial on the speedometer gauge would go to zero, the odometer would freeze, and the check engine light would illuminate. currently, the speedometer dial remains at zero, the odometer is stuck at 29,647, and the cruise control does not work. the overhead console has failed and does not keep accurate information at any time. the dealer currently has the vehicle. the failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| 08/11/2006 | 15528 | 6 | 10/31/2005 |
| 1.a) ck engine lt came on, heavy black smoke, jeep would stall, fuel mil decreased,b) a/c quit working,c) jeep violently jerked while accelerating/braking, jeep would lurch after coming to a complete stop, jeep stalled during turns and in middle of intersections leaving the jeep stuck in the path of oncoming traffic,d) safety recall of lower ball joints,e) while out of state, driving home at pm on highway, the elect throttle and battery warning lights started flashing, electronics and lights on jeep failed, jeep stalled on highway and would not restart, f) after p/u the jeep up from the shop for a new starter and battery, within 30 miles, same warning lights appeared, electr quit, and jeep again stalled in traffic and would not restart, rear hatch opened and windows stuck down 2.a) wouldn't run properly, unsafe to drive b)a/c quit c)not safe operate jeep for 5 days until auth dealer could take in thejeep d) recall replacement e) had to have chrysler tow to shop (first site didn't even work on diesels, second didn't have a certified diesel tech in) f) had to have chrysler tow to shop 3.a)egr etc replaced but in shop for 5 days due to backorder on parts b) transducer switch replaced, refrigerant refilled; safety backup switch on a/c not replaced because part was on backorder,part installed a month later c) authorized dealer stated diagnostics showed transmission failure to include front pump, seals, and other misc. parts with the torque converter out of range, service bullentin issued by chrysler indicated parts were on backorder, parts installed after 10 days in the shop d) lower ball joint kit installed, in shop and unable to drive for 1 day e) installed new starter, let jeep sit for 1 day and was not able to start, put in new battery and stated jeep was fixed, unable to drive jeep 7 days f) jeep still there, no power, may be the alternator but because battery is dead, the failure history is unretrievable, not able to diag problems other thean prob electrical. *nm | |||
| 10/16/2006 | 27000 | 2 | 05/15/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, who replaced the power control module. the problem returned after a month. that component was replaced five times. also, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost pressure. the vehicle operated after restarting. the tire pressure light illuminated, but the tire pressure was normal. the dealership was unable to diagnose these problems. | |||
| 06/18/2006 | 2000 | 50 | 09/01/2005 |
| While driving at night and during day with no warning or events leading up to, the lights and radio shut off and then a few seconds later come back on. while driving anytime any speed car bucks like a bull. car will occasionally stall out after backing up while shifting into drive also while going up hill car engine sounded like it was falling out from under it had gas to floor no motion dealers replaces parts but claims no problem found. *nm | |||
| 05/27/2005 | 45 | 1 | 04/18/2005 |
| 2005 jeep liberty crd will sling shot itself when starting from a stop with the a/c on. when you start to accelerate making a turn from being stopped the vehicle will start to move and you can feel, hear the engine gaining rpm but not movement then a sudden slingshot effect will take place. the selling dealer said it was normal for a diesel engine with a turbo to do this. also stated it was in the electronics and there wasn't any thing they could do to repair it. i would have to wait for a factory bulletin to come out. this new vehicle pulls to the right constantly, i requested the alignment to be corrected during the same dealership visit as above. i was told my alignment was checked and there was no abnormal tire wear so it must be the crown of the road causing the pull or drift. this vehicle also surges when the cruise control is engaged and you start up an incline, it will continue to surge as long as the incline lasts. after picking the vehicle up at the dealership today i started home and all three of the faults occurred. i returned to the dealership and the shop foreman went with me , where the vehicle again acted up. he said there was not any thing they could do about the surging and the alignment and the sling shotting was turbo lag. i have not diven the vehicle on wet or snow covered pavement, however, with what does i not sure i want to. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 03/31/2006 | 12500 | 5 | 07/12/2005 |
| Failure to start- using key and remote starter. when the key was turned, it went all the way over and the engine did not crank, no noises from battery- just nothing. this occurred twice over a two month period, usually after about 15-20 minutes it would start. recently the problem has progressed from failing to start,to the bigger problem of dying when it is running. the vehicle will be running and all of a sudden dies with no warning. this is a safety hazard as it can happen at any time, at any speed. the dealership has had the vehicle now for a week and cannot duplicate the problem. the car has just over 14,000 miles on it and should not be having these problems. i do not feel safe in my own vehicle. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 08/26/2009 | 305178 | 1 | |
| I have a 2005 jeep liberty whose ignition switch just failed. had it towed and the ignition switch must be replaced (which is under warranty), but it entails also exchanging the steering column (which, is not under warranty). they are telling me that i have to pay $800.00 to fix this my warranty which is still under effect that components not listed are not covered unless required as a direct result of the failure of a covered component. having read complaint after complaint with jeep liberties starting with year 2002 to present, it becomes obvious that this is a serious defect and it appears jeep has done nothing to rectify this problem and is coercing people (even under warranty) to pay for this. the parts are not even immediately available. this has not been resolved yet, but i think it is serious to note the incident. thank you *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/21/2007 | 68000 | 1 | 04/10/2007 |
| Fuel was observed leaking through an electrical fitting on the water separating fuel filter. i have heard this is a common issue with the 05/06 jeep liberty crd. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 07/24/2007 | 26000 | 3 | 07/11/2005 |
| Car would start and die off after 1-2 minutes ( as in lack of fuel). there had also been electronic throttle control warning light flashing occasionally. to re-start, the fuel primer (located on filter head) had to be pumped. i read on www.lostkjs.com forum in the crd section that air might leak into the filter head, causing these symptoms. i noticed that the fuel heater plug located in the filter head was moist. i pulled the plug and heard a air-sucking sound. the plug contained a male part of what is obviously a burned-out fuel heater, which has made a hole into the filter head. a picture can be seen at the following link: http://www.pandkindustries.com/images/fuelheaterbusted.jpg i will be contacting the dealer and having the filter head replaced. the design is obviously faulty; any air collecting in the filter head leaves this heating element outside of the fuel allowing it to over-heat. over-heating the fuel heating element can further warp/damage the already leaky filter head. filter elements obviously will burn out over time. apparently, these fuel heater elements are constantly activated. air in the system can cause stalls at dangerous time (when accelerating and highway speeds. worse, burning-out heater elements and fuel leaks could lead to fire! *tr | |||
| 05/25/2007 | 28000 | 2 | 03/01/2005 |
| 2005 jeep liberty crd diesel engine started running sporadically. smell of burning plastic and diesel was present inside vehicle. pulled over and opened hood, to find boiling diesel steam coming from heater electrical port on fuel head. plug was discolored with heat. drove home, ordered new fuel head and replaced with new oem part. 2 months later, the engine started stumbling while driving on the highway and died on highway. coasted to side of road, managed to eventually restart, and made it home. opened hood and found leaking fuel head, from heater socket, diesel fuel draining from plug port at rate of about an oz per minute. electrical plug was burned up, pins electrical pin on inside of fuel heater port destroyed. | |||
| 07/28/2006 | 44000 | 1 | 01/22/2005 |
| My 2005 jeep liberty was running rough, so i pulled over to investigate. i opened the hood, but couldn't see much in the dark. i went around to the passenger side to retrieve a flashlight and as i opened the glove box, i saw flames from under the vehicle. i reached to shut the hood and then called 911 for the fire department. unknown reason for the start of the fire. other notes: i had previously filled the tank earlier in the day. in july the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine service and a factory recall on the emissions system. months earlier the car had been taken to the dealer for routine service and i complained of a fuel odor, which they were unable to identify. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 05/31/2005 | 350 | 8 | 05/10/2005 |
| Tempurature gauage indicates vehicle is overheating. chrysler says vehicle will not overheat, the problem is in the gauge. no known repair for the problem. it is still unknown if it is a gauge or engine problem | |||