10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
100,407 miles

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2005 Jeep Liberty engine problems

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2005 Jeep Liberty Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #10

Nov 162013

Liberty 6-cyl

  • 40,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When slowing down in bumper to bumper traffic the vehicle will accelerate at a high speed. Vehicle must be placed in neutral until engine decelerates. This has occurred approx. 5 times. It always is unexpected, and always occurs when moving slowly in bumper to bumper traffic. If the brake is depressed during the acceleration the rear wheels will spin. The car must be placed in neutral. The acceleration lasts for about 5 seconds. The dealer cannot find the problem. The car is maintained and operates perfectly, except for this problem. It is an accident waiting to happen. Please help!

- Warwick, RI, USA

problem #9

Jan 292014

Liberty 6-cyl

  • 70,764 miles
Went to start my car in the morning and the oil light came on, and a loud knocking from under the hood. Checked all fluids and everything was fine. Oil light finally went off and while driving, the vehicle lost all power and had to be towed to the dealership. A diagnostic test was performed and the result was a blown engine. Service tech said they flushed oil from engine and it was filled with metal. All maintenance was up to date and is documented at dealership.

- Van Wert, OH, USA

problem #8

Jan 272014

Liberty 4WD 6-cyl

  • 131,526 miles
Hard start and then engine light came on. Obdii code P302, changed spark plug and coil. Engine knocks and runs rough. Possible valve issue. The consumer stated too much time has gone by, since he received the recall notice regarding the installation of the trailer hitch. Chrysler informed the consumer the parts were not available. However, the consumer had talked to a couple of mechanics who dealer with trailers and hitches and they have the parts either in stock or readily available. Updated 06/19/14

- Honey Brook, PA, USA

problem #7

Dec 172013

Liberty 4WD 6-cyl

  • 69,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission independently shifted out of four-wheel drive mode without warning. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road as flames ignited from under the hood. The contact exited from the vehicle safely and the fire department extinguished the massive flames. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000....updated 02-28-14 the consumer stated the E-mail address is incorrect.

- Kapaa , HI, USA

problem #6

Oct 082011

Liberty 4-cyl Diesel

  • 89,000 miles
Driving 2005 Jeep Liberty crd (turbo diesel) on highway and engine cut out completely without any warning. All dash lights flashed on and off, asd light remain illuminated. Coasted to shoulder. Engine would not start. Towed to dealership, they replaced fuel pump fuse. Claimed they could find no cause for the blown fuse. Exactly the same asd cut out repeated over next four months, once more at highway speed, once in parking lot. Different fuses blown and replaced each time. Finally dealer traced to frayed wiring in engine compartment. Taped wires, no further asd cut outs. Technician stated he would never drive a Liberty outside of city as wiring harness routinely frays due to tight fit over mental body and components in original construction. Claimed very common and very difficult to find or correct as most wiring is inaccessible behind body panels. Claims Jeep is well aware, he claims entire harness should be replaced with longer harness and thicker insulation. Extremely dangerous as cut out is instantaneous and occurs without warning.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #5

Sep 222013

Liberty

  • 215,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact was driving 10 mph and noticed that the temperature gauge was rising. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The dealer discovered that the cooling fan module had melted and the cooling fan assembly would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified about the incident. The contact stated that the compressor, radiator and cooling fan assembly all have been replaced numerous times. The approximate failure mileage was 215,000.

- Brooklet, GA, USA

problem #4

Dec 042012

Liberty

  • 128,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and was able to drive to his destination. The contact later discovered that there was fluid leaking from the fuel and water separator. The dealer was notified and stated that the fuel and water separator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 128,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Coshocton, OH, USA

problem #3

Sep 012012

Liberty

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The dealer advised her that cylinder 3 misfired at idle and that they would need to replace the intake valve or the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was later contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 62,000.

- St Albans, VT, USA

problem #2

Oct 182012

Liberty

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that he went out to start his vehicle. After 50 seconds of trying, he noticed that there was black smoke coming from under the hood. A police officer drove pass and extinguished the flames for the contact. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic who stated that it might not be possible to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Mount Pleasant, MI, USA

problem #1

Jun 012005

Liberty

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the air bag failed to deploy. The contact was involved in three crashes and the front driver's air bag failed to deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the head, mouth, and clavicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start and the check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic test performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileages were 20,000.

- Halethorpe, MD, USA

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