This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Without warning the body control module shorts out draining the battery and damaging the multi-control switch on the steering column. Causing the headlights, interiorlights, running lights, windshield wipers, factory electric door locks, and dashboard lights to fail. This can cause a fire resulting in a total vehicle loss or loss of lighting at night while driving causing the driver to loose sight of the road. In rain conditions loss of wipers during driving would cause loss of visibility creating a dangerous driver on the road.
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the headlights flicker off and on. The failure has been persistent for approximately one week. Through online research, several complaints were found for this vehicle regarding the same component. The dealer has not yet been notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 107,000.
While driving electrical system stopped functioning, causing the vehicle to lose brake power/power steering/lights, and engine stalling. Dealer has not determined the cause of problem.
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- Macomb, MI, USA