Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V455000 | CHRYSLER LLC | from 06/17/2008 to 06/20/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 494 | 10/13/2008 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/09/2008 | 09/09/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Chrysler is recalling 494 my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles. the windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass may have been assembled using incorrect urethane adhesive. this could affect glass retention. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the glass separates while driving, it could strike another vehicle or injure a pedestrian. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass free of charge. the recall began on october 13, 2008. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Chrysler recall no. h24.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V550000 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | from 05/19/2008 to 06/27/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 12027 | 12/01/2010 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/03/2010 | 11/09/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 jeep liberty vehicles. the vehicles are equipped with windshield wiper motors that contain excess adhesive that may allow for water intrusion, which could result in intermittent and eventually inoperative windshield wiper operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A failing or inoperative windshield wiper system will reduce a driver's visibility which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. the safety recall began on december 1, 2010. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Chrysler safety recall no. k24.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 09/24/2012 | 52500 | 1 | |
| On the above mentioned date i was driving home from running errands and while doing so i had my sunroof open. while i was driving i decided to close my sunroof and when i did so it made a strange sound while closing. i then noticed that the sunroof had not closed properly and was still partially open. i contacted my insurance agency who suggested i bring my vehicle to one of their garages to be inspected. upon inspection, it was determined that this was indeed not covered under my insurance plan. i was refereed to you for possible assistance. *tr | |||
| 05/03/2011 | 42000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. the contact stated the sunroof would not open. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and they could not identify the failure. the manufacturer stated they would contact him if they were going to assume the repair cost of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 42,000 and current mileage was 57,000. the vin was not available. rvk | |||
| 05/03/2011 | 42000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. the contact stated when he want to open he roof top it would not open. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer could not identify the failure. the manufacturer was contacted they stated that they would contact the him if there going to cover the failure. the vehicle has not be repaired. the failure mileage was 42,000 and current mileage was 57,000.the vin number was not available.jp | |||
| 02/22/2012 | 57276 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, she heard an excessive wind noise coming from the sun roof. the contact stated that the noise was unbearable. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to remedy the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. the failure mileage was 57,276. kmj | |||
| 02/22/2012 | 57276 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, she heard an excessive wind noise coming from the sun roof. the contact stated that the noise was unbearable. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to remedy the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. the failure mileage was 57,276. sm. | |||
| 12/02/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. the contact stated that air was abnormally seeping into the vehicle from the front windshield. the contact spoke with the manufacturer in regards to nhtsa campaign id number: 08v455000 (visibility: windshield), but was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vin was not available. the current mileage was 40,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 12/02/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. the contact stated there is air coming in through the windshield. the contact asked the manufacturer about nhtsa campaign id number: 08v455000 (visibility: windshield), but was told the vehicle was not included. the vin was not available. the current mileage was 40,000.rl : | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 64000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. the contact stated that the panorama sunroof fell down while driving. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that a cable was broken and as a result the sunroof needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance and referred her to nhtsa. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 64,000. rvk | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 64000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. the contact stated that panorama sunroof falls back automatically while driving. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that a cable broke as a result the sunroof needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance and referred her to nhtsa. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 64,000. pm | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have 2008 jeep liberty. the problem 1) the defrosters are to centrally located and do not clear ice and snow off the entire windshield. 2) the front turning signals get covered with snow and need to be cleaned off everytime there is any snow. the snow lays on the front bumper and covers the turning signals. both of these are hazards. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 11/19/2008 | 10000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. the vehicle was purchased in september 2008. during the winter months the defrost operates at 10% and failed to completely defrost the windshields. two dealers stated that due to the design of the vehicle they are unable to make any adjustments to correct the failure. only 2 to 3 inches of the window was cleared from the dash board. the contact was willing to pay the repair cost. the failure mileage was 10000 and the current mileage was 37000. | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 57000 | 1 | |
| When vehicle is or is not in motion the vehicles lights,horn,turn signals,instrument gauges,and windshield wiper begin to malfunction and operate on its own squirting all the windshield wiper fluids,headlights flickering,horn honking on it's own and instrument panel gauges flicker and flashing,until either battery dies or battery becomes disconnected. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 57000 | ||
| When vehicle is or is not in motion the vehicles lights,horn,turn signals,instrument gauges,and windshield wiper begin to malfunction and operate on its own squirting all the windshield wiper fluids,headlights flickering,horn honking on it's own and instrument panel gauges flicker and flashing,until either battery dies or battery becomes disconnected. | |||
| 02/02/2012 | 88000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. the contact stated that while driving at moderate speeds, the windshield wipers, horn and door locks would activate independently. the contact stated that when the doors locked, no one could exit the vehicle. the vehicle manually had to be unlocked from the outside. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed no failures. the vehicle was then taken to an auto mechanic who was also unable to diagnose any failures. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 93,000. | |||
| 02/02/2012 | 88000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. the contact stated that while driving at moderate speeds, the windshield wipers, horn and door locks would activate independently. the contact stated that when the doors locked, no one could exit the vehicle. the vehicle manually had to be unlocked from the outside. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed no failures. the vehicle was then taken to an auto mechanic who was also unable to diagnose any failures. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 93,000. kmj | |||
| 11/07/2011 | 45000 | ||
| While driving my jeep liberty, the wipers and horn came on suddenly and the entire electrical panel lit up. after taking it to the dealer several times, they finally determined it was the tipm module that needed to be replaced. the part was backordered. i have since found there is a national backorder (since 2010) with over 270+ in my area alone. the issue became progressively worse as i would get in my car and it would not start. unlocking the vehicle appears to cause the automobile to engage something electrical (though i only open it manually - not with the keyless entry) which results in the vehicle acting as though it is already on. most recently, while driving on the freeway at 70mph, i had a jolt before the wipers/horn went off and the emergency brake light was on. i believe the system is now engaging the emergency brake. i have discontinued driving the vehicle as a result. i believe this vehicle is a lemon. there are multiple complaints online with many other jeep owners experiencing the same issues. | |||