10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
83,933 miles

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problem #52

Feb 172021

Liberty

  • 109,000 miles
On 17 February, with my foot on the brake, I placed my car into reverse to back into an available parking spot and the engine revved up on its own and shot the car backward at top speed hitting and toppling a san diego light post and stopping when it hit a tree. No one was injured thank goodness. I found on line that this had happened at least 31 times with a similar Jeep Liberty.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #51

Jun 122020

Liberty

  • miles
The vehicle starts good no problems during the fist start of the engine on the day, my work is a follows I make several stops during the day with an approximated 30 min in between, later during the day vehicle stalls, several lights on dash board flush and move, I have to make serval attempts to start the engine vehicle continue to stalls, at this pints the vehicle has staid several occasions at the dealer and different mechanic per the dealer they dint now why the vehicle is doing this, per mechanic starter, and alternator good. So far I had replace the battery, computer and pay for multiple inspections, this is frustrating, I also noticed online re search multiple Jeep owners have the same complaint, any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #50

Jan 232021

Liberty

  • 116,100 miles
I'm speeding up as I'm passing a truck on 395, signaling with left blinker. Start speed as beginning to pass is approx. 55 mph. I signal right as I pull back in the South bound lane, take my foot off the gas pedal as I notice I'm driving 80 mph. The gas pedal is stuck and the car is going 80 mph on its own. I step on the brake carefully but its rock hard and doesn't move at all. At this point the car is stuck at 80 mph. I try to brake again but the same - brake pedal is stuck, doesn't move at all and is rock hard. Road conditions are good so I'm in a "controlled panic", and try the brake one more time. This time the brakes engage and I get the car down to 65 mph. I don't want to burn the brakes so I release the brake and immediately the car speeds up on its own to 80 mph. I repeat. Slow to 65 mph, step off the brake and again the car immediately speeds up to 80 mph. At this point my thoughts go to cruise control (which I had not activated or used on this trip). I pull the "cancel" on the cruise control, nothing. I try again and look at the dashboard where the cruise control light is "off", indicating cruise control is not on. I turn the cruise control on and pull the "cancel" again and brake. This time the car comes out of it, and I turn the cruise control off again. Since the cruise control was not even on to begin with, I don't know if that's what actually made the car 'unfreeze'. I was lucky I was on a straight stretch of road with no traffic in front of me. Since I was passing a truck I'm not 100% sure if I sped up to 80 mph or if the car suddenly did that on its own. I do believe the car did that, as there was no reason to get up to that speed to pass safely.

- Ridgecrest, CA, USA

problem #49

Jan 032021

Liberty

  • miles
There is a grinding noice coming from either the transfer case or the dove shaft, either was it is loud and causes lights on the dash to come on and stay illuminated the lights are as follows: ABS, traction control, esp bas, and service 4WD.

- Reading, PA, USA

problem #48

Sep 052020

Liberty

  • 150,000 miles
I have a 2008 Jeep Liberty with a skyslider that recently broke. No one can repair or find parts to repair this. At high speeds the top can lift off of the vehicle and flap in the wind. It leaks water because it no longer seals. It poses a danger to myself and others when it catches wind becomes loose and lifts off of the Jeep. Its a distractions because it doesnt work correctly and period flappings cause me to look away from the road. I am currently use using pieces of metal to just keep in closed. The online community is asking for a recall and thinks this poses a danger to other drivers.

- Flagstaff, AZ, USA

problem #47

Jul 012018

Liberty 6-cyl

  • 98,500 miles
The airbag clock spring is needed to be replaced, it has to where all the lights come on the dash board and the part is only factory made at an outrageous price.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #46

Feb 062020

Liberty 6-cyl

  • 130,000 miles
Sky slider is broke and nobody has the parts to fix it. It leaks water and doesn't close all the way so the noise is awful. Only fix it to screw it shut or replace with hard roof. We need replacement parts asap.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #45

Apr 122018

Liberty 6-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
While driving down the freeway, my vinyl sky slider roof flew off the tracks and broke the plastic pieces that hold the roof on. The roof is un repairable due to parts being discontinued.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #44

May 022020

Liberty

  • 178,176 miles
The sky slider does not close properly which is causing water damage air leaks thru the whole thing and I live in cold mn so the winter its freezing also worried cuz it sounds like its going to blow off when driving above 20 mile a hour

- Long Prairie, MN, USA

problem #43

Feb 062020

Liberty

  • 150,000 miles
The sky slider is known to leak, stop working, and is known to detach from vehicles while traveling. Currently with mine it has stopped working, it leaks bad, and the parts that keep it secured have broken off causing wind to rush inside from both sides in the front.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #42

Jan 042020

Liberty

  • 125,000 miles
2008 Jeep Liberty....the sunroof slider has almost flown off while driving at 40mph twice on city streets, it ripped off my stereo antenna and luckily it didnt fly off...I've read about other 2008 Jeep Liberty owners having this same problem. Chrysler is doing nothing about it!!!! I guess it's safe to assume that when the sunroof does fly off, kills somebody or maybe several people, maybe, Chrysler will do something about this. What's this world coming too?

- Capistrano Beach, CA, USA

problem #41

Jun 152018

Liberty

  • 100 miles
Skyslider roof, stopped working many times between 2008 and 2018. This makes for a situation where the roof can open when driving. This has happened when moving and when stationary. I have never tried to open the roof when the car is moving. I have been waiting for motorworld in wilkes barre pa to fix the issue for over a year with no success.

- Swoyersville, PA, USA

problem #40

Nov 152010

Liberty

  • 46,000 miles
Takata recall sunroof has leaked since I owned it in '10 cleaned drains N it hasn't helped...my windows fog up due to moisture in car N can't keep them clear! heater has tore up from water leakage....water in wiring has messed my computer system up....took it to mechanic N they fave me 3pgs of codes it was showing...N refused to work on it! concerned about mold mildew in vehicle from moisture! heat shield fail off 6 yrs ago while driving down 4lane! my 4wheel drive has gone out....I have several lites on my dash check engine ABS 4wheel drive...traction control....I can't rem. The others and my tire sensor went out rite after I bought it that let's U know U R air is low! my big concern is the water....I've gotten in my Jeep after a storm N there B 3in of water in my floor board! I'm concerned my cabin is goin to collapse!and the black mold with cause me harm! I spent all my saved money N paid cash for my Jeep when I bought it and can't afford another vehichle....I used my divorce settlement money to provide me what I thought was a reliable vehicle and I've got screwed! I can't afford another one! when driving the water will suddenly fall from cabin on U and drowned U scaring U shocking U.....this has nearly caused me to wreck! cuz U don't expect it to happen! wipers come on without turning them on....there's so much I can't think of it all

- Raccoon, KY, USA

problem #39

Apr 032019

Liberty

  • 100,000 miles
I was driving on the highway with the sky slider open and the wind snapped the roof off of the tracks causing it to fly back. I put a wind damage claim into usaa and was denied as they feel it is a manufacturer defect and the roof was poorly made unable to withstand normal driving speeds. After a nationwide search they were unable to find replacement parts and the vehicle is roofless and not able to be driven.

- Meriden, CT, USA

problem #38

Oct 122018

Liberty

  • 120,000 miles
Jeep Liberty sky slider leaks. There are many complaints about this problem and Jeep has not resolved. Water runs inside the vehicle, has impacted the electrical components in the roof top and is a hazard to driver and passengers since we do not know what will happen day to day. This was clearly a poor design choice and Jeep should repair and replace every single cloth rooftop that has been compromised. The cost is prohibitive and will likely fail again due to the design.

- Aurora, IL, USA

problem #37

Dec 102018

Liberty

  • 65,000 miles
Heating issue. I know I am not the only Jeep owner that has had this problem...it seems to be very common with no real "fix". the heat will stop working on the drivers side but continue to work on the passengers side. I have changed the actuator doors and flushed the heater core as per mechanics specifications and not even a year later we are back to the heater core again with the same issue. Another Jeep with the same issue at the mechanics said he has the same problem and the dealer did all the above and he still has issues. Very expensive problems to constantly be having with a Jeep only to not solve the issue.

- West Sayville, NY, USA

problem #36

Nov 162018

Liberty

  • 172,000 miles
I have several different issues with my 08 Jeep Liberty. The locks randomly lock and unlock. When I use the lock button on the transmitter, it'll unlock the doors sometimes right after or at some point when parked. The headlights randomly come on and go off when parked. The traction control light comes on intermittently while driving. The traction control system also randomly activates on dry pavement and even throws the front end out of alignment because it will brake one wheel. I've almost had several accidents because of this engaging. Also, when the traction/stability control engages there's a noise from the brake system followed by smoke at whatever wheel it's trying to brake. I took it into dealer and they replaced my front brakes and rotors and that hasn't fixed the problem. Now they are saying I need a new draft shaft, tie rods and a couple other front end pieces. I don't believe that's where the problems are coming from. It's a scary situation driving this because I don't know if I'm going to make it where I'm going because the steering can lose control because of the traction system. Also, it's developed a major leak in the hatch area by the top plastic pieces where it rains and the back floor looks like a swimming pool after it rains. I told the dealer but they have yet to tell me if they found out why it's leaking. I also replaced the blower fan and relay for the ac thinking that it will fix an issue where the air in the vents are barely blowing. No fix. Ac is weak. The heat works best when in motion. Heat will heat up while driving and I feel like I'm being boiled alive. Have to keep on high to get any air out of the vents, however. The transmission is clunky shifting and the fluid has been changed. Power steering is difficult to turn.

- Easley, SC, USA

problem #35

Jun 042018

Liberty

  • 100,000 miles
Skyslider - the sky slider rear drive assembly is broken. I am not the only one with this problem, I know many others that are having to deal with this. Even going over 20 mph it starts flapping in the wind. Also it lets water in, mostly when it rains. Come on fix this. I have to tarp my car every day just so the water doesn't get in and get mold.

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #34

Aug 232018

Liberty

  • 0 miles
The security horn will go off for no reason and if you place the key in the ignition that wont stop it. I have read several reviews and other have had this problem. It cost me $380 to get a new key fob and the reset the computer system.

- North Charleston, SC, USA

problem #33

Aug 012017

Liberty

  • 110,447 miles
The skyslider roof is unhinged, it flips open when driving as low as 25mph. The roof does not close properly. It had been replaced by the first owner. Bugs and water come into the vehicle. It is currently being held down with 2X4S and bungee cords.

- West Long Branch, NJ, USA

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