3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,412 miles

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problem #4

Feb 012006

Liberty 6-cyl

  • 45,000 miles
On approx the date entered, the left rear electric window glass dropped into door frame and would no longer operate. Investigation found that plastic clip on the end of the window regulator cable gets worn and breaks, and window becomes disconnected from regulator at this point. Very expensive for simple fix, cost over $100 for entire new regulator, as plastic clip is not available separately. Thankfully I am mechanically inclined and I was able to install it myself, as estimate from then daimler-Chrysler was over $300 for repair. Since that time, the other window regulator broke in the exact same fashion, and being the replacement part had gone up even further in cost, I taped window shut. Before I could afford to fix other window, the one I had previously repaired broke again in an identical fashion. All three rear window regulators, both factory originals, and one factory replacement, broke within 3 years. Both windows were then taped up, as I wasn't about to buy well over $200 worth of trouble prone replacement parts only to have situation take place yet again. Thankfully, an aftermarket source now sells metal parts to replace defective, wear prone parts supplied by Chrysler-Jeep. It cost $100 to further repair both windows with aftermarket metal parts, and I have experienced no trouble since. Incorrectly designed/manufactured parts supplied by Chrysler-Jeep are definitely the issue here.

- Farmington, NM, USA

problem #3

Jun 012011

Liberty

  • miles
2002 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes to express discontent regarding several replacements for vehicle including left rear window regulator.

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #2

Jun 162006

Liberty

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,650 miles
: the contact stated overtime the rubber seal on the rear glass came loose. Upon inspection the dealership determined the glue between the rubber seal and glass detached. The entire rear window needed replaced.

- Hempstead, TX, USA

problem #1

Aug 142002

Liberty

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear window does not have handle to safely close it. Consumer states especially if the rear window is wet/damp, a person can easily injure their hand/fingers if closed betweem the window and gate.

- Pickens, SC, USA