2002 Jeep Liberty: windshield wiper failure

Filed Dec 15, 2013 · Electrical · 95,550 miles · NY

In order of failures. Rear wiper would work constantly while vehicle in gear. Airbag light kept dinging. Gate glass wouldn't close. Gate wouldn't open unless glass button pushed on fob. Tried key in rear lock, radio turned on. With key not in ignition. Radio on, heater blower on, left side markers on. Could smell burning wires and smoke in jeep, disconnected the battery.

Filed Oct 29, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 106,000 miles · TX

Rear axle seals leaking replaced seals, bearings, and brakes on both sides. Engine started using excessive oil, sometime up to 2-3 quarts low, no smoke or leaks detected. All the power windows started malfunctioning one by one, would not go back up, still working issue. Rear wiper does not work. Had to replace rear brake light units twice due to shorts in wiring. Replace plastic radiator and electric cooling fan.

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 72,880 miles · FL

I was driving on the interstate at 55 MPH in the right lane. I accelerated to pass the vehicle in front of me who was driving approximately 40 MPH. When I accelerated, there was an extremely loud band that came from my car. I moved into the right lane and pulled over, off the road and stopped the car. The loud bang frightened and startled me for a moment and I could have lost control of the vehicle and crashed. Up until then, I had no problems. When I drove the car home, I drove slowly and carefully. The car kept stopping, as if someone turned the engine off. I took it to the jeep dealer and was told I needed to replace the solenoid pack and fluid, had a broken clutch, and internal damage (transmission). After that incident, other issues started such as no hydraulic under front hood (have to hold hood up with one hand while using other). The first time it happened, the hood fell down on my head. The back hydraulics to keep the hatchback open sometimes work or not and my windshield wiper motor is broken. Mind you this all started with low mileage between 72,880 - 74,000. Now I am concerned about the latest recall for fuel tank explosion if hit in rear and the other recall about the air bags.

Filed Mar 4, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 87,881 miles · NY · fire · 1 injury

Without warning the body control module shorts out draining the battery and damaging the multi-control switch on the steering column. Causing the headlights, interiorlights, running lights, windshield wipers, factory electric door locks, and dashboard lights to fail. This can cause a fire resulting in a total vehicle loss or loss of lighting at night while driving causing the driver to loose sight of the road. In rain conditions loss of wipers during driving would cause loss of visibility creating a dangerous driver on the road.

Filed Sep 26, 2007 · Brakes, Visibility · OH

Ltr in regards to the recall services on her 2002 jeep liberty; she is seeking reimbursement and recommendations on how to resolve repairs done to her vehicle. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle has a bad vibration when coming to a stop. The consumer was told the tires needed to be balanced and rotated, however the consumer continued to feel the vibration after the work was done. The consumer was informed the brakes and rotors had rusted. The wiper blades were replaced. The drivers side speaker was making a rattling noise.

Filed Jun 7, 2007 · Electrical · 42,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. While driving 55 MPH in wet conditions, the headlights, interior lights, windshield wipers, door locks, and speedometer all stopped operating. However, the vehicle was still running at the time of failure. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that the computer module chip was faulty. The current and failure mileages were 42,000.

Filed Dec 1, 2004 · Acceleration, Electrical · IN

Major electrical problems....dash went dead, wipers dead, power door locks dead, tail gate latch released, no headlights, no speedometer, all shut off while driving in the rain at night at 65 MPH.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Suspension, Visibility · 30,000 miles · AK

Complaint regarding recall on lower ball joints. *mr the right front wheel of the vehicle had come off of the axle when the vehicle was backed out of a parking spot. Also, the container busted when the ball joints broke which could be in reference to the warning signal that the windshield wiper fluid was low. Recall #03v460000. *sc *jb phone interview update (oct 5, 05): the complainant's husband said that they did not recevie a recall notice.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Acceleration, Electrical · WV

Dealer replaced the front tires twice, and vehicle vibrated while driving at any speed. Also, headlights/ horn/windshield wipers, and the speedometer failed while driving the vehicle. *ak

Filed Dec 23, 2003 · Suspension · 26,000 miles · NY

Right front suspension control arm lower ball joint separated from the steering knuckle without warning while turning around in a driveway, causing damage to the cv joint, front axle, tire, windshield wiper reservoir and front right fog light.

Filed Nov 27, 2002 · Electrical · VA

Major electrical system, indentified by dealer as 'body controller' electrical unit, failed without warning. As a result, key safety equipment failed to work, including headlights, windshield wipers, power door locks, tailgate latch. Other systems, not obvious to owner, also might have been affected. Dt