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.
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Keys stuck in ignition. Would not come out which left leaving my vehicle unsafe to leave unattended. Took it to the dealership today and they had to replace the entire shifter and something in the ignition. I was told this happens often in this particular model. Total repair was $699.
My rear driver side window stopped working and would slide down until it slid down so much I had to pull it up just for it to fall completely into the door the next day. I called the dealership and they wont fix it because it was manufactured before the recall date. I have two small children and cant drive them anywhere because its to cold and the wind is to much. I can barely afford food much less a $240 window repair.
Put the Jeep in park and could not remove key. Had to disconnect cable to remove key, with cable disconnected I was able to shift through gears with car turned off and key out. Hooked cable back up and keys stuck in ignition.
I was leaving my bank and entered my vehicle and proceeded to start it with my key. My key turned and would not start my vehicle. My battery is about a 1 month old and I checked to see if there was a loose connection or corrosion (connection tight and no corrosion). I checked all fluids (fine), I just had oil, oil filter and breather filter changed a few weeks ago and they check all fluids. I turned lites, wipers, turn signals and radio on (worked fine), horn worked. With my key in the ignition, I had no problem turning the steering wheel. I opened my driver's door and saw it show up as "door" on the dash panel and noticed engine lite on. I depressed and held brake pedal down and was able to shift to neutral and back to park with no problem. I had a friend come and look at my Liberty, and he checked and did everything I did. We both thought it was the ignition switch. I informed the bank that I was having car problems and have to leave it in their parking lot over nite. I had the Jeep Liberty towed to a Jeep dealership in stuart Florida the next day (12/12/2012). They informed me that the pin in the ignition switch broke off and fell inside and that they would need to replace the whole steering column. And it would cost over $1000. I was informed the next day (12/13/2012) that they could not locate a new steering column and that they would need to replace the steering column with a used one. Now it will cost $800. I researched and noticed that other Jeep Liberty owners have had problems with the ignition switch. I hope I am not being scammed. My Jeep Liberty has about 50000 miles on it. As I think about it, wouldn't the ignition switch need to be replaced and not the whole steering column? my Jeep is still at the dealership and I hope to get it back on 12/17/2012.
The rear driverside window falling problems with both front windows making a screeching sound when putting them up. The rear window wiper stopped working.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the key had become lodged in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the shifter cable had to be pressed in order to remove the key. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was going to be taken to the dealer for repairs, but there was no specific indication as to what caused the problem. The failure and current mileage was 82,000
Gas tank overflows when fueling because it doesn't sense when its full. I have to stop fueling before I think its full so this doesn't happen, so I am unable to fill tank completely. Spills all over my clothes, on the ground and down the side of my vehicle. Also I smell an electrical burning smell when I'm driving my vehicle sometimes which is very scary.
Last year around Aug 2011 my key stuck in the key slot couldn't even get it out had after a while figured out if U push the brake all the way in then put in park then sometimes the key would come out started workin after about 2 to 3months later then on Feb 27 12 it started 2 stick again then it wouldn't start we called Chrysler. They told us 2 have it hauled 2 some where 2 have it checked its at lee auto in aurbon Maine they we are now paying 200$ and they have not figured out what it is -Chrysler, gave us a case num [xxx] and they told my husband if it is a faulty part they might help pay for it. Its has only 72000 2 74000 miles on it we had 2 put a new fuel pump in it already in 2011-I think we got the lemon right now I have 2 really on some one 2 give me a ride 2 work oya we all so went through a set of tire 1 year after alignment. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Failing window regulator on a 2006 Jeep Liberty, Chrysler is aware of the problem, does not want to issue a recall, or do a good will fix. Est. To fix over $ 500.
The esp bas, traction control, and ABS lights come one randomly...could be driving, in park, going 20 mph...has been going on now since April...dealership says they cant do anything unless the lights are on/active...this morning my brakes tried to give out on me and it really scared me...I am a mother and need to trust that I paid for a reliable vehicle...after reading about 30 different forums I am not the only one that is having this problem...this needs to get fixed immediately please.
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!!
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty sport. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition and could not be removed. The failure occurred a total of two times. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that he would have to cover the repair costs because there were no recalls or warranties addressing the failure. The contact was also informed that the ignition switch and actuator would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 77,790.
2006 Jeep Liberty has defective windows that fall down and present a safety hazard. The 2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles have a lifetime warranty for the same defect. This is dangerous and should be covered by the same warranty.
ABS, esp, brake light, battery and check engine light, come off and on I have took it to Jeep at two different locations, neither place has been able to resolve my problem, I even drove with tech in the car, he saw the light come on and was unable to determine the cause.
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.
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.
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- Sherwood, AR, USA