Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 06009 | 02/13/2006 | 10019541 | Steering angle sensor (sas) which may cause one or more diagnostic trouble codes - u0429, c1219, c123f, c1241 - repaid response transmittal. *tt | 03/24/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 12/11/2012 | 50000 | 1 | |
| I was leaving my bank and entered my vehicle and proceeded to start it with my key. my key turned and would not start my vehicle. my battery is about a 1 month old and i checked to see if there was a loose connection or corrosion (connection tight and no corrosion). i checked all fluids (fine), i just had oil, oil filter and breather filter changed a few weeks ago and they check all fluids. i turned lites, wipers, turn signals and radio on (worked fine), horn worked. with my key in the ignition, i had no problem turning the steering wheel. i opened my driver's door and saw it show up as door on the dash panel and noticed engine lite on. i depressed and held brake pedal down and was able to shift to neutral and back to park with no problem. i had a friend come and look at my liberty, and he checked and did everything i did. we both thought it was the ignition switch. i informed the bank that i was having car problems and have to leave it in their parking lot over nite. i had the jeep liberty towed to a jeep dealership in stuart florida the next day (12/12/2012). they informed me that the pin in the ignition switch broke off and fell inside and that they would need to replace the whole steering column. and it would cost over $1000.00. i was informed the next day (12/13/2012) that they could not locate a new steering column and that they would need to replace the steering column with a used one. now it will cost $800.00. i researched and noticed that other jeep liberty owners have had problems with the ignition switch. i hope i am not being scammed. my jeep liberty has about 50000 miles on it. as i think about it, wouldn't the ignition switch need to be replaced and not the whole steering column? my jeep is still at the dealership and i hope to get it back on 12/17/2012. *tr | |||
| 12/11/2012 | 50000 | ||
| I was leaving my bank and entered my vehicle and proceeded to start it with my key. my key turned and would not start my vehicle. my battery is about a 1 month old and i checked to see if there was a loose connection or corrosion (connection tight and no corrosion). i checked all fluids (fine), i just had oil, oil filter and breather filter changed a few weeks ago and they check all fluids. i turned lites, wipers, turn signals and radio on (worked fine), horn worked. with my key in the ignition, i had no problem turning the steering wheel. i opened my driver's door and saw it show up as door on the dash panel and noticed engine lite on. i depressed and held brake pedal down and was able to shift to neutral and back to park with no problem. i had a friend come and look at my liberty, and he checked and did everything i did. we both thought it was the ignition switch. i informed the bank that i was having car problems and have to leave it in their parking lot over nite. i had the jeep liberty towed to a jeep dealership in stuart florida the next day (12/12/2012). they informed me that the pin in the ignition switch broke off and fell inside and that they would need to replace the whole steering column. and it would cost over $1000.00. i was informed the next day (12/13/2012) that they could not locate a new steering column and that they would need to replace the steering column with a used one. now it will cost $800.00. i researched and noticed that other jeep liberty owners have had problems with the ignition switch. i hope i am not being scammed. my jeep liberty has about 50000 miles on it. as i think about it, wouldn't the ignition switch need to be replaced and not the whole steering column? my jeep is still at the dealership and i hope to get it back on 12/17/2012. | |||
| 04/18/2011 | 106000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. the contact stated the ignition rod within the steering column has failed causing the vehicle to not start. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop who diagnosed the failure as a steering column problem. the steering column was replaced by the mechanic shop at a cost of $489 to the contact. the manufacturer was contacted and a case was file#20734725 and was informed there would be no reimbursement due to the mileage on the vehicle, the vehicle was not taken to an authorized chrysler dealer and his case would be closed. the failure mileage was 106,000...mw | |||
| 04/12/2006 | 1 | ||
| At 16,000 miles my high pressure power steering hose went out on my 2006 jeep liberty and again at 46,000. the dealer claims this is normal and there is no recall on a faulty part. if it weren't $462 i wouldn't think twice about it. i got a second estimate from the guy who worked on my old car(main st. garage, firplay co) and he said that he's seen quite a few jeep liberty's come in with the same problem...one last week and before that there were 3 others in a 2 week period. he also stated that jeep is now using a different company to supply them with the part which, to me, means they know there was a problem with the old one. *tr | |||
| 12/27/2009 | 63000 | 1 | |
| Key is stuck in ignition which is unsafe to leave vehicle unattended at any time, my dealer has advised me that the problem is the gear shifter and since the vehicle is easily shifted into gear without a key it could have rolled away if placed in the neutral or drive gear. *tr | |||
| 12/20/2009 | 59000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. the adjustable latch for the steering column causes the steering wheel to move or drop while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. the technician stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 59000. | |||
| 06/13/2008 | 18000 | 1 | |
| Lost steering control. the braking system failed to work. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 2 | ||
| Jeep liberty with steering system problems**cc the steering wheel didn't return to its normal position after making a turn. the consumer stated on a recent trip, he had to force the steering wheel straight after making small turns. *jb | |||
| 01/07/2007 | 29100 | 1 | 10/26/2005 |
| While driving my 2006 jeep liberty on the interstate. the power steering failed as i was exiting the expressway. the tow truck driver informed told me that he knew about the jeep liberty problem. that he is currently picking up at least 1 jeep liberty per day due to failed power steering. he mentioned that he thought that the current design causes the belt to just slip off. he then raised the hood and showed me that the belt was intact but just off and was lying on another part of the engine. he mentioned that the dealer should see and repair the problem; however it may come off again. he told me that this was that same problem that he was seeing with the other jeeps that he is towing, the belt just slips off. i do not make many road trips, just back and forth to work and my daughter's volleyball practice. we were returning from volleyball at the time of the incident. he suggested that i inform the dealer of our conversation, and also suggested that i request an inquiry. being sunday evening the dealer was closed. i plan to be at the dealer tomorrow morning. *jb | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 10/27/2006 | 2000 | 1 | 08/16/2006 |
| August 15, 2006, i bought a brand new jeep liberty from lithia jeep in aurora, co. oct 27th, 2006 my steering wheel fell off the column while driving. according to my invoice, the steering wheel cracked. the screw that held it together was found and apparently it was never threaded in place. luckily, i was stopped at a red light and was just gaining speed when it fell off. however, just 2 minutes prior, i was on the highway going 70 mph. i feel very fortunate. i have not received any acknowledgment or response from jeep regarding this incidence. *jb | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - DRAG - POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 03/14/2007 | 20000 | 4 | 03/01/2006 |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 chrysler jeep liberty. the contact received recall o6v288000 for the lower ball joints. the current mileage was 20,000. the dealer/mechanic replaced the steering sensor, as well as the front lower ball joints. within a half mile after leaving the dealership the vehicle would not turn left, and she heard a grinding noise. the traction control sensor came on. the vehicle was returned to the dealermanufacturer and the steering sensor was changed again along with the rear brake sensor. the vehicle continued to have steering problems. the contact had taken the vehicle back to the dealer/manufacturer. *ak | |||