10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,907 miles

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problem #40

Apr 302009

Liberty

  • 16,999 miles
At this first occurrence, while pulling out of the dealership parking lot with the vehicle, the front passenger side window dell into the door. I took it back and they informed me they would fix it free of charge. This same problem with the window falling down occurred in June 2010 about a year after purchase, affecting the right rear window, which had not even been used. I found out then that there was an ongoing problem with the window regulator in 2006 & 2007 Jeep Liberty causing this problem. The 3rd occurrence, with the left rear window in November of 2010, made me get online and file this report after carmax refused to honor their warranty on this repair and sent me to Jeep who charged 100 dollars for it. Checking the service history through Jeep.com, I found that this vehicle had been in the shop for this problem at least twice with the previous owner. I would like for the Chrysler company to take full responsibility for this and issue a recall, repairing the problem in a way that it stays fixed, rather than replacing the window regulator with more faulty parts as they have been doing. This can be very dangerous and distracting if it falls while travelling down the highway or, in my case, over 2 hours from home in freezing temperatures with a 7 month old baby in the seat by the window.

- Morganton, NC, USA

problem #39

Sep 202010

Liberty

  • 31,300 miles
I have a 2006 Jeep Liberty that I purchased 6 mos ago with 25,000 miles. The back passenger window has stopped working. Still researching repair estimates.

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #38

Aug 182010

Liberty

  • 46,000 miles
2006 Jeep Liberty will not shift out of park intermittently. After several attempts of applying service brake it comes out so far. Dealership wants $600 bucks to replace shift lever tower and shift cable. Others on line talk about same problem. Dealerships plead ignorance on the problem, but will gladly take $600 to replace the shift lever tower and !

- Howell, MI, USA

problem #37

Aug 122010

Liberty

  • 43,750 miles
1. there are not events leading up to the failure. 2. the rear drivers side window regulator. It has broken 3 times in two years. The consequence is that during times of extreme heat or cold, the window will stay down posing a health risk (in cold weather-cold related illness and in hot weather-dehydration) as well as a safety risk (outside debris entering vehicle at high velocities) to the rear passenger. 3. the regulator has been replaced three times: Twice by dealership and once by myself. The old parts are not available.

- Nampa, ID, USA

problem #36

Jul 272010

Liberty

  • 48,712 miles
In March 2009 I purchased a used 2006 Jeep Liberty and in August 2009 the driver side rear window stopped working just a loud clicking sound and then you can manual pull and push the window down. A new regulator/cable and window had to be installed. In March 2010 the same thing happened on the front drivers side window and the front passenger window. In July 2010 the rear driver side window stopped working again. Each time the windows stops working they need to replaced. Money out of my pocket, now my extended warranty is no longer in effect and the work that gets down only has a warranty for so long. There has to be a better fix then forking over $500+ each time a window stops working. It seems at this rate it's going to happened now every year. I am afraid to use the window at all. This needs to be addressed!!!!

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #35

Jul 222010

Liberty

  • 42,000 miles
Rear light/stop light lubs keep blowing up, I have to change them every 2-3 weeks. I looked on line and it seems that it's a problem for most owners.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #34

Jul 062010

Liberty

  • 90,290 miles
Unintended acceleration while at a stoplight. Had to turn of the motor to reset.

- Union Pier, MI, USA

problem #33

Mar 102009

Liberty

  • 20,000 miles
2006 Jeep Liberty rear door won't open and glass slide down.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #32

Jun 042010

Liberty 4WD Diesel

  • 33,000 miles
My 2006 diesel Jeep Liberty crd 4X4 windows in the rear both stopped working. First one side quite rolling up and down and then on June 4th 2010 the left rear window wouldn't go up and made a loud roaring noise and clicking and my son got soaked from the rain and now it still won't roll up. Also, the esp and traction control light came on and is staying on.

- Campton, KY, USA

problem #31

May 302009

Liberty

  • miles
I have had my 2006 Jeep Liberty at the dealership 6 times in the 3 years I've owned it. I bought this car brand new and have had nothing but problems since. First the car would not come out of park, at the dealership they couldn't duplicate the problem and sent me on my way. After may months of this happening daily I had it towed on a flat bed to the dealership and they finally replaced a cable that connected the gear shift to brake after telling me I could just slam really hard on the brake and it would just disengage, I should just have done that instead of having it towed. (stupid me I guess) then I had the same ABS traction check engine light problems I've heard and read many complaints about, first time taking it in, the problems stopped and they sent me home. Second time, I drove it straight there and made them look at it and drive it, they had my car for four days and call me to tell me there was nothing they could do because the codes were stored and not active reset the computer and sent me on my way. Now yesterday a year later and at 48,000 miles the car started again. I made them hook it up while the car was still running and the lights still on. What they don't tell you is that shutting your car off "stores" the codes. With the car still on, the codes were active and they found the problem. The body control module. However now it is out of factory warranty and I had to fight with the GM to get it covered. They still wouldn't cover it under factory but did cover it under extended warranty and waived my deductible. However I am still very upset that this has not been recalled, this should not be at my expense at all!!! I will never buy another Jeep ever!

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #30

Aug 252009

Liberty

  • 27,000 miles
I have a 2006 Jeep Liberty renegade. In the last 4 weeks, I have replaced 5 left tail lights, and 1 socket. The day after I had the new socket, the light went out. The mechanic, as well as the man at the parts house, have both said this is a bad problem with the liberties. What can I do?

- Pasadena, TX, USA

problem #29

May 012009

Liberty

  • 23,000 miles
ABS, esp, and main brake light flashing alarm chime going off. Been to dealer twice. BCM has been changed twice, instrument cluster has been replaced. No dx codes being sent so dealer can't do anything.

- Cohoes, NY, USA

problem #28

Jul 042008

Liberty

  • 30,000 miles
Numerous mechanical problems all dash lights come on at once between 15 - 50 mph dealer replaced body control module lights still come on now has more problems after repair by dealer. Several recalls on this leased vehicle running up miles back 2 dealer rear window fall down repaired motor tried 2 quit 3 times could be dangerous in traffic seems it loses prime on fuel system. Also excessive tire wear on front tires had it aligned myself was out from factory 10 deg. I have no confidence in dealer 2 fix since I have more problems after last visit. Horn doesn't sound on key pad door lock and fog lights stay on at highbeam after electrical work. Vehicle has locked me out when I shut doors 4 no apparent reason switch keys in ignition and motor running.

- Elkton , KY, USA

problem #27

Jul 102008

Liberty 6-cyl

  • 44,500 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle inspected. The current and failure mileages were 44,500. Updated 07/29/08. Updated 08/06/08

- Spring , TX, USA

problem #26

Aug 102006

Liberty

  • 11,000 miles
Our Jeep Liberty has had the left rear window repaired 3 times and it fell down again yesterday. The right rear has been repaired twice. The sunroof repaired once and the battery/electrical repaired three times. This doesn't count the windshield repaired twice because of leaks. I T appears the windows fall down about every 3-4 months.

- Yuma, AZ, USA

problem #25

Sep 052007

Liberty 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9,182 miles
On Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at approximately 8:30pm both my husband and I got in our 2006 Jeep Liberty with only 9,188 miles to drive home. Upon turning on the vehicle we turned up the air conditioner and heard a grinding sound. Unsure of what the noise was, my husband turned down the air for a moment. As he turned the air back up the blower fan fell out of the dashboard and into the foot area of the passenger front seat where I was sitting. The blower fan was still turning as it made contact with my feet because it did not detach from the electrical wiring. The blower fan continued running until my husband shut off the vehicle. Due to the fact that I was wearing sandals when the blower fan fell out of the dashboard my toes were severely lacerated and suffered abrasions. These injuries required me to seek medical attention. Due to this injury I have had to miss work, as it is not possible for me to wear shoes, stand for any length of time, or sit without elevating my feet. This incident along with other multiple faulty window components, all of which are warranty items, cause us concern. Particularly since the blower fan was a recalled part and had recently been replaced. We no longer feel that this vehicle is safe to operate and have contacted Chrysler headquarters customer service call center for assistance and are awaiting an inspection.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #24

Jun 012007

Liberty 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact received a recall notice for the electrical system (NHTSA campaign # 07V089000) in June of 2007. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they did not perform the recall repair. The dealer stated that the part was unavailable. As of August 8, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the vehicle. There had been no failure to date. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 10,000. Updated 02-01-08 updated 02/01/08

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #23

Aug 012006

Liberty 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 200 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. On the third day after the vehicle was purchased, the vehicle began to vibrate while driving 40 mph. The vehicle was taken to two dealers and they stated that the vehicle was operating normally. However, the vibrations continue to occur. The contact received recall notice number 07V089000 (electrical system) on August 3, 2007. The dealer informed him that there is a three week waiting period and will call him to schedule an appointment. The dealer also stated that if the vehicle happens to overheat, the contact should stop, turn the vehicle off, and let it cool down. The current mileage was 8,000 and failure mileage was 200.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #22

Jul 062007

Liberty 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
I received a letter from daimler Chrysler, about blower motor may overheat and cause an interior fire under certain operating conditions. I was go to the dealer (napleton Chrysler) for to do that, they told me they don't has that parts for to do the job, they will contact me for it, I 'm waiting the whole month and I don't recipe notice for it, since the problem should happen anytime, I want to present this complaint and pass to daimler Chrysler all the responsibility for the car and all the injures.

- Saint Cloud, FL, USA

problem #21

Jul 162007

Liberty

  • 14,000 miles
2006 Jeep Liberty with motor blower recall problems customer wants reimbursement for repairs* the consumer stated he received a recall notice for his vehicle pertaining to the motor blower. The dealer stated the recall work had already been performed and there was nothing that they could do. The consumer stated that he contacted Chrysler who informed him to get the vehicle repaired and supply them with the invoice for reimbursement.

- West Bend, WI, USA

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