Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0801001 | 05/25/2001 | 620059 | Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt | 07/10/2001 | |
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| 0800600 REV | 12/22/2000 | 618039 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *tt | 04/03/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 180195 | 01/01/1995 | 18-21-92 | 39050 | Rough idle/start up die out following cold engine start up. *tw | 03/02/1995 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| When air condition is on high the steering column got hot and burned the wire that indicates no brakes. also it has melted the cover below the ignition switch. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 10/16/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1990 | |
| Alternator belt failed. | |||
| 05/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Alternator failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/08/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| The ignition switch started to smoke when i was driving down a main artery of traffic and i litterally had to turn on my signal and then make a quick exit off the road so not to intterrupt any traffic behind me. | |||
| 07/13/1997 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle parked; driver got into vehicle & started it; noticed white smoke coming from steering column & filling vehicle; turned vehicle off & took key out of ignition; smoke stopped; took plastic cover off steering wheel & noticed wiring had burned. *ak | |||
| Tried to start car smoke poured out. *ak | |||
| 06/23/1996 | |||
| Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the wiring harness to burn, resulting in a fire. *ak | |||
| 05/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Computer module failed, causing vehicle to stall. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 06/01/1990 | |||
| Ignition switch was failing again after being replaced 3-4 years ago. also, wiring harness was faulty, causing heater and air conditioner motor switch not to operate/ airbag light stayed on continuously on the dashboard/,brake pads fell off the right front wheel without any warning/ gear selector failed, did not show the correct gear, and rearview mirror fell off. parts for wiring harness purchased at dealer. *ak *ml | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 3 | 12/01/1989 | |
| Ignition switch failed, causing vehicle to stall without indication. dealer has replaced switch twice. now when owner turns on the a/c or heater fan, the section of the switch where the wires connect becomes extremely hot. *ak *ml | |||
| 09/02/1996 | 1 | 02/05/1990 | |
| Ignition switch fire due to electrical short. | |||
| 05/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Ignition switch failure. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 08/09/2001 | 2 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Car was repaired by seller due to melted wires, seller claimed i bypassed fuseable link in engine compartment. which i don't know the first thing about car elect. components. mr. robert's mechanic rewired system & replaced fuel pump in tank 1 month earlier fire was contained to engine compartment only.after fire i took numerous pictures of engine & wiring that his mechanic had done rewiring to. there was numerous wires connected to positive terminal that were not there previously,therewas a loud bang & there were flames extruding from under the hood , after fire was extinguished vineland f.d. asked what were all the wires there for. i told them that mr. robert's auto mechanic had rewired electrical system &replaced, they told me i should contact our insurance compancy &have them investigate the matter. the v.f.d. stated that it may have been due to elect. & or fuel malfunction. i still owe over $2500.00 on this vehicle & the insurance co. has totalled this car at 2500.00 . i beleive this problem was incurred by the maintenance performed on this car by the seller & or the maintenance performed by seller. my wife was not injured physically but mentally due to the fact she was in the vehicle at the time of the incident . any suggestion's or help would be greatly appreciated, i am 1 person trying to support a family of 5 & do not feel i should continue to pay for a car i no longer possess or can drive. do i have any right's? | |||
| 06/01/1990 | |||
| Ignition switch was failing again after being replaced 3-4 years ago. also, wiring harness was faulty, causing heater and air conditioner motor switch not to operate/ airbag light stayed on continuously on the dashboard/,brake pads fell off the right front wheel without any warning/ gear selector failed, did not show the correct gear, and rearview mirror fell off. parts for wiring harness purchased at dealer. *ak *ml | |||