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 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 181097 | 02/28/1997 | 18-15-96A | 52008 | Intermittent single cylinder misfire and/or mil illuminated. *tw | 07/17/1997 |
| 183195 | 10/01/1995 | 45667 | New in stock vehicles may exhibit hard starts, miss-fire, or rough idle due to spark plug fouling. this can be caused by infrequent engine operation during the transportation process. bulletin involves cleaning the spark plugs prior to del | 04/25/1996 | |
| CH181495 | 04/01/1995 | 41041 | Driveability improvements and/or check engine light on. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 182297 | 06/13/1997 | 52525 | Mil illumination with hex code $3a. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| CH181395 | 04/01/1995 | 41042 | Whistle noise from pcm. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 180295 | 02/01/1995 | 39051 | Check engine light on evap purge flow monitor failure. *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 - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 11/05/2002 | 4 | 11/01/2002 | |
| The car turns off and then will start up just fine. dt | |||
| 12/03/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| I would just like to say that i have had more problems than anyone could imagine with this car. it has been in the shop over 20 times. i have had the starter replaced, water pump, altenator, brake pads replaced twice and the rotors for warping as well as one of the calipers. i have also had more than 4 batteries gone out a host of electrical problems from the door locks burning out and being replaced at least twice the intrument cluster lights going out. i have also had to have the drive splines(not sure of the spelling) replaced due to cracking and braking problems with them. the valve taplets have been replaced due to a leaking down of all 16 of them, the exhaust mainfold was just replaced for a warping that cracked it and was causing exhaust to escape into the engine compartment. the dash has been replaced for cracking. then taking back out for a mess up. still wondering if the airbags were hooked back up . hope i never have to find out. this is just a hint at some of the problems i have had. i'm very upset because i take very good care of my car and have had all the work done on my car by the dealership to prevent problems down the road such as tune ups and a host of other jobs on my car done before the recommend time. thanks for any info you could give me . *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 09/19/2000 | 16 | 08/09/1994 | |
| The consumer heard a loud noise and found large amounts of nuts and bolts rolling back and forth on both panels in the trunk. both panels were replaced in the rear seat area. the engine stalled, there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust badly. the chain bolt valve, timing cover, timing belt, timing chain/belt, the balance shaft bolt, and the front and rear struts were replaced. a new oil pan was placed in the vehicle. the vehicle idled abnormally and lost power. the vehicle needed a new battery, and a left front headlight assembly. there was a knocking issue when going over bumps. mr scc *jb | |||
| 01/06/1999 | 2 | 10/01/1998 | |
| The battery only last 1 year. the computer gets wet inside somehow and shorts out, this is very common on these cars. i have spoken to a few others and they have the same problem. there is a seal or something that is not i place. | |||
| 12/03/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| I would just like to say that i have had more problems than anyone could imagine with this car. it has been in the shop over 20 times. i have had the starter replaced, water pump, altenator, brake pads replaced twice and the rotors for warping as well as one of the calipers. i have also had more than 4 batteries gone out a host of electrical problems from the door locks burning out and being replaced at least twice the intrument cluster lights going out. i have also had to have the drive splines(not sure of the spelling) replaced due to cracking and braking problems with them. the valve taplets have been replaced due to a leaking down of all 16 of them, the exhaust mainfold was just replaced for a warping that cracked it and was causing exhaust to escape into the engine compartment. the dash has been replaced for cracking. then taking back out for a mess up. still wondering if the airbags were hooked back up . hope i never have to find out. this is just a hint at some of the problems i have had. i'm very upset because i take very good care of my car and have had all the work done on my car by the dealership to prevent problems down the road such as tune ups and a host of other jobs on my car done before the recommend time. thanks for any info you could give me . *ak | |||
| 03/10/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| I bought the vehicle new in february of 1995, thirteen months after buying the vehicle the timing belt snapped. the engine was essentially replaced. three months later the water pump failed and was replaced, it failed again and was replaced again. the vents on the dashboard popped out and had to be replaced, they have since popped out again. the horn relay has been replaced twice and still does not function properly. the brakes were resurfaced after about 4 months because of a defect. the alarm has been replaced three times. the battery has been replaced twice. all of these problems occured in the first three years i owned the vehicle. in the past four months i have noticed a very strong odor of fuel in the car, i have brought it to several mechanics, without success. the car had developed a stalling problem about a month ago - in an attempt to correct the problem my mechanic replaced the gasket kit (leak) because he felt the plugs were getting wet. about three months ago my front and rear wipers stopped working, i tried replacing the fuse, they still don't work. last week on my way to work my car lost all power and i am now told that my transmission is shot and needs to be rebuilt. help! | |||
| Engine lost accelerating power. gone through 3 sets of spark plugs and 2 batteries. suspension pops loudly when turning. seat belts don't work. car wanders. | |||
| 08/13/1998 | 1 | ||
| Battery failed. | |||
| 05/21/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Battery replaced. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 04/16/1998 | 1 | 01/31/1998 | |
| Horn failedto operate properly. dealership said problem wa sdue to open circuit. | |||
| 08/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| Passenger's window fuse failure. *ak | |||
| 07/08/1995 | |||
| Twenty amp fuse to engine blows out while driving; engine stops running; vehicle coast to stop; no engine power, have to avoid having accident. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/08/1995 | |||
| Twenty amp fuse to engine blows out while driving; engine stops running; vehicle coast to stop; no engine power, have to avoid having accident. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Computer control module was causing vehicle to stall. also caused fuel pump to short out. *ak the consumer says the vehicle had several recalls and still experiencing the computer failure. *yh | |||
| 06/02/1997 | 13 | ||
| Consumer had replaced the battery and was told that the computer takes 45 minutes to reconfigure the right idle speed and in between this time at the normal speed of 40mph when coming to a stop, the vehicle shuts off. dealer has been contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| 06/15/1995 | 2 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Computer replaced. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/03/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| I would just like to say that i have had more problems than anyone could imagine with this car. it has been in the shop over 20 times. i have had the starter replaced, water pump, altenator, brake pads replaced twice and the rotors for warping as well as one of the calipers. i have also had more than 4 batteries gone out a host of electrical problems from the door locks burning out and being replaced at least twice the intrument cluster lights going out. i have also had to have the drive splines(not sure of the spelling) replaced due to cracking and braking problems with them. the valve taplets have been replaced due to a leaking down of all 16 of them, the exhaust mainfold was just replaced for a warping that cracked it and was causing exhaust to escape into the engine compartment. the dash has been replaced for cracking. then taking back out for a mess up. still wondering if the airbags were hooked back up . hope i never have to find out. this is just a hint at some of the problems i have had. i'm very upset because i take very good care of my car and have had all the work done on my car by the dealership to prevent problems down the road such as tune ups and a host of other jobs on my car done before the recommend time. thanks for any info you could give me . *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 01/15/1999 | 4 | 09/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/13/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Morning of incident, on the way to work noticed speedometer wasn't working. coming back from lunch, smelled odor. pulled over, popped hood, saw small fire left side, and put out with fire extinguisher. towed to dealer, they made oem spec. repair, replacing damaged compoents. i have old speed sensor, it looks to me the most likely source of the problem. my concern is this can happen again. i believe the speed sensor circuit should be fused. i am in the process of pursuing this concern with damlierchrysler (bob dunn, 612-553-2569). fyi, state farm is not covering most the damage cost (~$850), claiming the defective component (comprehensive doesn't cover the defective part, but other parts damaged in fire) to be the wiring harness, the big ticket item, and not the speed sensor. so for 2 reasons i really want to determine the actual cause of the fire. fyi, the original/bad sensor. i received from the dealer, presumably the speed sensor, appears to be a 3 terminal device, with the middle pin missing (burned up?). i tried measuring the resistance between the other two terminals, and saw ~800ohms. the sensor damage suggests coupled with my observation that the speedometer malfunction implies to me that the speed sensor and not the harness failed. i'm guessing the sensor is bulit by mitsubishi, and don't know what to do with it next, e.g. who would/should do failure analysis. i also have a new $600 wiring harness, missing just the speed sensor female connector harness (the mechanic scavanged it to do the repair), it would no doubt be of some use in an investigation. if you have any information that will help me convince the state farm adjuster to pay my claim, please contact me: acmiddleton@uswest.net. thanks! *ak | |||
| 03/10/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| I bought the vehicle new in february of 1995, thirteen months after buying the vehicle the timing belt snapped. the engine was essentially replaced. three months later the water pump failed and was replaced, it failed again and was replaced again. the vents on the dashboard popped out and had to be replaced, they have since popped out again. the horn relay has been replaced twice and still does not function properly. the brakes were resurfaced after about 4 months because of a defect. the alarm has been replaced three times. the battery has been replaced twice. all of these problems occured in the first three years i owned the vehicle. in the past four months i have noticed a very strong odor of fuel in the car, i have brought it to several mechanics, without success. the car had developed a stalling problem about a month ago - in an attempt to correct the problem my mechanic replaced the gasket kit (leak) because he felt the plugs were getting wet. about three months ago my front and rear wipers stopped working, i tried replacing the fuse, they still don't work. last week on my way to work my car lost all power and i am now told that my transmission is shot and needs to be rebuilt. help! | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 10/10/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| This car has many failing parts, minor & major, we don't think its normal. the electrical problems have been ongoing since shortly after auto was purchased by use (12/99). our out-of-pocket expenses thus far approx. $2300.00. this car seems to be a big lemon! any information would be most welcome. thank you.*ak | |||
| 12/03/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| I would just like to say that i have had more problems than anyone could imagine with this car. it has been in the shop over 20 times. i have had the starter replaced, water pump, altenator, brake pads replaced twice and the rotors for warping as well as one of the calipers. i have also had more than 4 batteries gone out a host of electrical problems from the door locks burning out and being replaced at least twice the intrument cluster lights going out. i have also had to have the drive splines(not sure of the spelling) replaced due to cracking and braking problems with them. the valve taplets have been replaced due to a leaking down of all 16 of them, the exhaust mainfold was just replaced for a warping that cracked it and was causing exhaust to escape into the engine compartment. the dash has been replaced for cracking. then taking back out for a mess up. still wondering if the airbags were hooked back up . hope i never have to find out. this is just a hint at some of the problems i have had. i'm very upset because i take very good care of my car and have had all the work done on my car by the dealership to prevent problems down the road such as tune ups and a host of other jobs on my car done before the recommend time. thanks for any info you could give me . *ak | |||
| 08/07/1998 | |||
| Corner of the instrument panel has flipped up, and the air bag is visible. consumer has contacted the dealer. dealer unable to identify the cause of the problem. consumer has yet to have parts replaced. dealer has to replace the entire instrument panel and replace the air bag. please provide any further details. *ak | |||