Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 05035 | 11/04/2005 | 10018724 | Rapid response transmittal service action test and replace battery as necessary. *ts | 01/11/2006 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE06056 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/21/2006 | 03/12/2007 | INTERIOR FIRE, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA | 07V089000 | |
| This investigation was opened on november 21, 2006 based on two owner reports and one e-mail report alleging an interior fire in the passenger side area of the dash panel.daimlerchrysler (dcc) has identified a defect in the blower motor of the hvac system in the subject vehicles and in certain 2007 model year liberty vehicles.the defect report states, under certain conditions the heating, ventilation and airconditioning (hvac) blower motor may overheat and cause an interior fire.dcc will recall 149,065 vehicles to replace the original hvac blower motor with one of a new design.the vehicles included in the recall are all 2006 model year and 2007 model year jeep liberty vehicles built from start of production through august 15, 2006.see nhtsa recall number 07v089 for details. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||||||
| PE06056 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/21/2006 | 03/12/2007 | INTERIOR FIRE, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA | 07V089000 | |
| This investigation was opened on november 21, 2006 based on two owner reports and one e-mail report alleging an interior fire in the passenger side area of the dash panel.daimlerchrysler (dcc) has identified a defect in the blower motor of the hvac system in the subject vehicles and in certain 2007 model year liberty vehicles.the defect report states, under certain conditions the heating, ventilation and airconditioning (hvac) blower motor may overheat and cause an interior fire.dcc will recall 149,065 vehicles to replace the original hvac blower motor with one of a new design.the vehicles included in the recall are all 2006 model year and 2007 model year jeep liberty vehicles built from start of production through august 15, 2006.see nhtsa recall number 07v089 for details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/22/2012 | 1 | ||
| The rear driverside window falling problems with both front windows making a screeching sound when putting them up. the rear window wiper stopped working. *tr | |||
| 10/22/2012 | |||
| The rear driverside window falling problems with both front windows making a screaching sound when putting them up. the rear window wiper stopped working. | |||
| 05/11/2010 | 17110 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. the contact stated that she tried to roll the driver side rear window down and it made a loud screeching noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the regulator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was not under warranty or recall. the failure mileage was 17,110. ap | |||
| 03/06/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Gas tank overflows when fueling because it doesn't sense when its full. i have to stop fueling before i think its full so this doesn't happen, so i am unable to fill tank completely. spills all over my clothes, on the ground and down the side of my vehicle. also i smell an electircal burning smell when i'm driving my vehicle sometimes which is very scary. | |||
| 09/16/2009 | 50000 | ||
| In response to all the complaints of abs light and brakes feeling like they won't work...... i had this problem and was at the dealership a lot over the last 2 years. it turned out to be a burnt wire!!! i have not had any problems in the last 3 months(which is a long time for this car)!!!!!!!!!!. please tell your mechanic to check the brake sensor (abs sensor) wires!! | |||
| 08/27/2011 | 40000 | ||
| The rear automatic windows on my 2006 jeep liberty fall down into the door panel and cannot be raised with the regulator. this happened to me while i was driving and forced me to drive with an open window during a storm heavy rain, the rear interior of my car was damaged. i have had the rear windows repaired for the same problem multiple times, and they continue to break, at times that are unsafe. it also prevents me from properly securing the vehicle from theft until i can get to the dealer and they can repair it with the same defective part over and over again. you have so many complaints from many consumers about the same proble, but no recall. what are you waiting for a death? | |||
| 05/24/2011 | 28000 | ||
| We own a 2006 jeep liberty sport, and the rear window regulator broke and had to pay $250 to the jeep delearship to replace. in the bill we notice it read updated window regulator which made me do some research and apparently there are thousands of jeep liberties with the same problem, but chrysler will not recall the part. for us it was a safety issue since we have a baby in the rear seat who was exposed to the elements. of course the car company and the delearships still charge you $150 for diagnostic (although they know exactly what it is) and $100 for the part plus other fees. some people i found have had all windows replaced to a cost of aprox $1000 this is not fair, they know the part is defective, they should fix it. they do accept goverment money to be saved but the consumer is on its own. please do something about this. | |||
| 03/24/2011 | 66000 | ||
| Over the past few months, i have occasionally smelled a kerosene odor while driving my jeep liberty diesel. today, i read about a common problem with the fuel heater on the liberty diesel and so i checked the heater on my vehicle. the plastic insulator around the electrical pins of the fuel heater connector (on cable) is discolored and partially melted. doing further reading this evening, i discovered that this problem can also be a source of fuel seepage. although i didn't see any evidence of fuel around the connector, this is obviously an electrical problem and may have been also been the source of the odor i have been smelling while driving. i feel fortunate to have discovered this in a pre-failure condition and have not (yet) experienced a serious fuel leak, engine fire or engine stoppage due to fuel system failure, i was disappointed to learn that your agency was aware of this design problem back in 2007 (pe07041), but closed it with apparently no action taken. in my opinion, this condition certainly warrants a manufacturer's recall and repair. i have photos of the partially burned connector on my vehicle, should you be interested in seeing them. it is quite obvious that the electrical capacity of this connector is being exceeded and is a serious design flaw. | |||
| 02/19/2011 | 114000 | ||
| 2006 jeep liberty. esp/bas lights . problem does not register on computer. hundreds of other people with same problem. bas module is the problem. why is there not a recall on this. | |||
| 09/20/2010 | 31300 | ||
| I have a 2006 jeep liberty that i purchased 6 mos ago with 25,000 miles. the back passenger window has stopped working. still researching repair estimates. | |||
| 08/12/2010 | 43750 | ||
| 1. there are not events leading up to the failure. 2. the rear drivers side window regulator. it has broken 3 times in two years. the consequence is that during times of extreme heat or cold, the window will stay down posing a health risk (in cold weather-cold related illness and in hot weather-dehydration) as well as a safety risk (outside debris entering vehicle at high velocities) to the rear passenger. 3. the regulator has been replaced three times: twice by dealership and once by myself. the old parts are not available. | |||
| 06/04/2010 | 33000 | ||
| My 2006 diesel jeep liberty crd 4x4 windows in the rear both stopped working. first one side quite rolling up and down and then on june 4th 2010 the left rear window window wouldn't go up and made a loud roaring noise and clicking and my son got soaked from the rain and now it still won't roll up. also, the esp and traction control light came on and is staying on. | |||
| 05/30/2009 | |||
| I have had my 2006 jeep liberty at the dealership 6 times in the 3 years i've owned it. i bought this car brand new and have had nothing but problems since. first the car would not come out of park, at the dealership they couldn't duplicate the problem and sent me on my way. after may months of this happening daily i had it towed on a flat bed to the dealership and they finally replaced a cable that connected the gear shift to brake after telling me i could just slam really hard on the brake and it would just disengage, i should just have done that instead of having it towed. (stupid me i guess) then i had the same abs traction check engine light problems i've heard and read many complaints about, first time taking it in, the problems stopped and they sent me home. second time, i drove it straight there and made them look at it and drive it, they had my car for four days and call me to tell me there was nothing they could do because the codes were stored and not active reset the computer and sent me on my way. now yesterday a year later and at 48,000 miles the car started again. i made them hook it up while the car was still running and the lights still on. what they don't tell you is that shutting your car off stores the codes. with the car still on, the codes were active and they found the problem. the body control module. however now it is out of factory warranty and i had to fight with the gm to get it covered. they still wouldn't cover it under factory but did cover it under extended warranty and waived my deductible. however i am still very upset that this has not been recalled, this should not be at my expense at all!!! i will never buy another jeep ever! | |||
| 03/25/2010 | 52000 | ||
| Rear window on 2006 jeep liberty dropped down in door while travelling on highway.website defects on 2006 jeep liberty shows many owners have had the same problem & still no recall from chrysler.does it take an accident before something is done? | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 23000 | 1 | |
| Abs, esp, and main brake light flashing alarm chime going off. been to dealer twice. bcm has been changed twice, instrument cluster has been replaced. no dx codes being sent so dealer can't do anything. *tr | |||
| 07/04/2008 | 30000 | 1 | |
| Numerous mechanical problems all dash lights come on at once between 15 - 50 mph dealer replaced body control module lights still come on now has more problems after repair by dealer. several recalls on this leased vehicle running up miles back 2 dealer rear window fall down repaired motor tried 2 quit 3 times could be dangerous in traffic seems it loses prime on fuel system . also excessive tire wear on front tires had it aligned myself was out from factory 10 deg. i have no confidence in dealer 2 fix since i have more problems after last visit. horn doesn't sound on key pad door lock and fog lights stay on at highbeam after electrical work. vehicle has locked me out when i shut doors 4 no apparent reason switch keys in ignition and motor running. *tr | |||
| 07/16/2007 | 14000 | 1 | |
| 2006 jeep liberty with motor blower recall problems customer wants reimbursement for repairs**cc the consumer stated he received a recall notice for his vehicle pertaining to the motor blower. the dealer stated the recall work had already been performed and there was nothing that they could do. the consumer stated that he contacted chrysler who informed him to get the vehicle repaired and supply them with the invoice for reimbursement. *tr | |||
| 03/08/2007 | 900 | 25 | 11/29/2006 |
| On 2006 jeep liberty renegade activates for no apparent reason, causing vehicle to lose power/choke out/stumble on acceleration. problem occurred intermittently up to 3 or 4 times a week. tended to happen often when going around corners in 1st or 2nd gear, and sometimes when just going straight. sometimes the light will flash while the loss of power occured, but sometimes not.. when this occurred pavement was dry and there were no abrupt manuevers no reason for this system to activate. this was a serious safety issue that could cause an accident. purchased vehicle new from dealer in november '06. dealer acknowledged problem in march '07 , claiming they were waiting for a software update from chrysler. in june '07 i returned to the dealer and addressed the problem again, and i was told that there were no tsbs, no codes, and they could not duplicate the problem . they did not acknowledgethe problem this time. they acknowledged it in writing on my service receipt in march). even on the way home from the dealer today it happened again when i exited an off ramp from the highway. *ak | |||
| 06/10/2007 | 0 | 05/01/2007 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty 4x4. the contact received recall notice # 07v089000 (electrical system). the dealer stated that they are only receiving two parts every ten days. currently, no failures have occurred. the vin, engine size, and failure mileage were unavailable. the current mileage is 25,000. | |||
| 06/16/2007 | 0 | 12/15/2006 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty 4x4. the contact received recall notice # 07v089000 (electrical system). he stated that he has notified the dealer and they do not have the parts to repair the recall. he has notified several other dealers and the waiting lists are extremely long. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer will explain why the parts are unavailable or the possible cause of failure. the current mileage is 30,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| 06/11/2007 | 0 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty 4x4. the contact received recall notice # 07v089000 (electrical system). she is # 91 on the recall repair waiting list. the contact has not experienced any failures at this time. the purchase date and mileage information were unavailable. | |||
| 06/11/2007 | 0 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty 4x4. the contact received recall notice # 07v089000 (electrical system). the dealer stated that they are only receiving two parts per week. the contact was put on a waiting list. presently, no failures have occurred. the purchase date and failure mileage were unknown. the current mileage is 6,000. | |||
| 05/24/2006 | |||
| My client, pablo e. coelho, bought a jeep liberty sport 4x4 in argentina for the sum of usd 40,000 and had several problems. finally the seller change it for a new jeep last year. with the new jeep we are experiencing more problems than with the first one and there are more than three recalls incomplete and the seller is not giving us any notice of them neither any solutions to all these problems. the last recall is described as a safety recall and it is stating that the blower motor may overheat and cause an interior fire. this jeep is not safe to drive and i do not want to have my client nor any third party injured. i will really appreciate if you can help me to have this solved asap. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 10/19/2008 | 57000 | 1 | |
| Ignition switch binds up intermittently also shifter and steering wheel do not lock up and can move shifter from park without pushing brake. adjusted shift cable but did not solve problem. found that shifter and cable assembly were worn. removed and replaced shift interlock cable and gear shift assembly. test operation ok. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 06/25/2006 | 3328 | 1 | 12/05/2005 |
| Vehicle parked in driveway for approximately one hour, when neighbor notified that car was on fire. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 08/16/2007 | 18425 | 1 | 11/18/2006 |
| I had driven my jeep liberty for about 10 miles and parked it in my driveway at about 6 pm on wed aug 15,2007. at midnight, i went to let the dog in and saw flames coming from the front passenger side of my car. i called the fire department . the whole front of the car was burned up. the car is totaled. i later found out there was a recall issued on that car for a defect in the ac blower motor. i was not using the ac that day. *tr | |||
| 03/13/2007 | 3100 | 1 | 08/01/2006 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that the 2006 jeep liberty 4x4 caught on fire on 03/13/07. while making a left hand turn the vehicle stalled. the hazard lights didn't work, the radio shut off, and all of the components on the instrument panel lost power. he saw smoke coming from under the hood, and within a minute the front end was engulfed in flames. the contact stated that the fire department showed up to extinguish the fire. both the fire and police departments filed reports, and the contact had access to them. the contact was still waiting for the insurance adjuster to get information on the cause of the fire, but the vehiclewas noted as destroyed. the contact stated that the local news mentioned a recall 06v036000 for the 2006 two wheel drive sport jeep liberty concerning the electrical system: wiring: front under the hoo. the contact felt that the 4x4 should also be on this recall campaign. the current and failure mileage were both 3100 miles.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 08/10/2006 | 1500 | 1 | 07/29/2006 |
| Front power windows fall out of track while going up requiring the driver to remove hands from the steering wheel to make correction. windshield wipers which are supposed to be on their own fuse according to manual quit working if the radio fuse blows. *nm | |||
| 08/28/2006 | 4000 | 1 | 07/21/2006 |
| My new 2006 jeep liberty caught fire while driving on i-15. the insurance investigator indicated it was caused by a wiring problem and/or connector to the blower fan under the passenger side dash board. the car was towed to the salvage yard and investigated by gmac insurance. *jb | |||