10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,596 miles

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problem #3

Nov 192008

Liberty

  • 6,500 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Liberty. While driving 45 mph, the brakes, vehicle speed control, and steering locked up, but the vehicle maintained its speed. The vehicle did not stall. The contact shifted into park and skid off the road. The failure occurred at least three times on November 19, 2008. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they could not find any failures. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure mileage was 6,500.

- Aurora, CO, USA

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problem #2

Aug 122008

Liberty

  • 7,239 miles
I'm waiting there is a light change when I push and hold the brake to stop the car and it will move abruptly forward.

- Bayamon, PR, USA

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problem #1

Oct 122007

Liberty 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50 miles
When at a stop, on a very little or slight incline, less than 7% by placing the vehicle in reverse the following occurs. Vehicle will surge about 6 inches and stop then surge about 6 inches and stop, by applying more throttle, engine RPM approx 2500 to 3000 the vehicle will move. Turned off the hill start assist (hsa) problem solved. No advise from dealer as to cause of original stated problem or repair.

- Roseburg, OR, USA

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