Engine failure..engine will not run.an electrical overload causes main fuses to blow.the jeep has been with a jeep dealer for thirty days..with no solution in sight.
2003 Jeep Liberty electrical complaints
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My vehicle was being drivin on smooth open highway . The child in the back seat requested the back window be rolled up . This driver proceeded to depress button that controls the operation of the window in the back seat up or down and when doing so the window did not close all the way shut. This driver stopped to get gas and tried the switch once again . The window would still not close all the way . When window was touched at the top , it felt loose and easily slid down into the door and no longer worked to close at all. Diagnosis was made at a professional dealer quoting $300 claiming that the regulatory switch was broken .upon calling chrysler with complaint , my response was that this problem is at my expense because a- the vehicle is older and the previous owner could have caused this problem . I strongly disagree that the age and number of owners of a vehicle warrants denial of recall and replace or the regulatory switch .this is a continual problem and hundreds of other persons have complained the same problem. Chrysler used cheap parts meant to break with no regard for its customers whatsoever. In my case children were in the vehicle back seat and this problem does impose a safety risk to children as well as financial burden on the customer. Chrysler is aware of this problem because they have remade regulatory switch and motor better built ony want customers to buy it . Regulatory switch should be recalled and re installed just like the hitch was , ts is no different a child is put at risk !
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. When the rear window was opened and/or closed, the cable snapped and both rear windows fractured. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The details of the repairs were unknown. The approximate mileage was 52,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 11/19/15*lj
2003 jeep liberty. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle warning light illuminated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the headlights and the interior lighting dimmed. The air bag indicator illuminated. The lights came back on after approximately two minutes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
Called dealer to get repairs for recall notice r06. Dealer has nor been sent necessary parts.
The key doesn't lock into the ignition switch and can be removed or fall out during driving. When turning it off, it can be put in into aux instead and key removed, which can lead to a dead battery.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that there was an intermittent electrical short that progressed for years. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer and the authorized dealer, but neither were able to replicate or diagnose the failures more than once. The contact continued to experience the failure in which the vehicle stalled several times and had to be restarted to reset the computer. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the instrument cluster twice, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was also included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v046000 (air bags) and the dealer was unable to determine when the part and the permanent remedy would become available to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was less than 5.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 5 MPH, a burning odor and smoke were present inside the vehicle. After exiting the vehicle, the contact discovered flames underneath the vehicle. The fire department was called to extinguish the flames. The vehicle was destroyed. A police and a fire report were filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v527000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the jumper harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,583.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the windshield began to crack without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was due to a pressure issue between the seal and the window. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 12/16/14
Airbag light came on while driving to work. Researched online and saw this has happened in other jeeps.
Ignition switch would not command the starter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact was able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was started. The failure occurred for six months. An independent mechanic stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 191,000. Updated 10/09/14*lj the consumer stated the key would also not turn when attempting to start the vehicle. Updated 3/26/2015
We have made several attempts to have the recall repaired with union city, georgia at (770) 969-7229. We spoke with don jackson. Each time, we were told the parts were not in and we would receive a call as soon as the parts come in. We never received a call back. We called again and again. Each time, we are told the part is not in and we are promised a call back. Would you kindly help.
Either beginning of the this year or last month of last year, I received a letter from chrysler about a recall on my vehicle for the air bag, so before I turn in the my truck for service the air bag light don't come on at all, but after they fixed the recall issues, few months later my air bag light keep coming on and stay on, so I call the chrysler dealer who fixed my truck and there reply is that is not our problem that the airbag light come on when you drive. So here my question if the recall was call for the airbags in my truck why my airbag light now is coming on when I drive my truck, are they suppose to fixed the airbag or what, don't understand about the recall for the airbag but my light for the airbag is on.. So please help me to understand what should I do, now I afraid to drive my truck when I go to work.. So now every time I turn on my signal my dome light comes on and stay on for good 5 mins..
I bought some fuses for my jeep and all eight of them blew as soon as I put them in number 15 blue so I now have no back light or blinkers or hazards lights.
Two of the rear windows have failed. Both of them dropped for no apparent reason and would not work to close them. One of the failed in 3/2013 and the other one failed today while I was driving 60 MPH on the freeway. I know that jeep has had many complaints regarding the failure of their windows. I know that it is going to cost at lease $300 to repair each window. I have not been able to afford to repair the first failed window. I have had to use duct tape over and over to try and keep it closed. Now the second window has failed and is trapped inside the door frame. Jeep needs to recall these defective windows.
Just got another recall notice..safety recall..m35/the federal safety agency 12v‑527 occupant restraint control module filter circuit this is one of many recalls..with no parts available..how many recalls will it take to recall this dangerous chrysler.. How many accidents, deaths..money spent for a lemon..tell dan reed..I have notified the proper higher ups..maybe they can handle this..since your dept. Cannot.
My vehicle has a recall on the air bags and the vehicle can not be corrected. I was told the jeep dealerships do not have the parts to fix it. Also, the PCM component of my vehicle needs to be replaced and the chrysler dealership has discontinued the part, an aftermarket part can not be found and none are on back order. My vehicle is still under warranty and the warranty department is sending the PCM to have the part refurbished but will not guarantee the part. My concern is the cars safety is not guaranteed due to the recall on airbags and the PCM is the main computer part for the car, if it can not be guaranteed to be safe and running what are my options?
The occupant restraint control (orc) module has a chance of experiencing an electrical overstress condition. Part has not been shipped to my dealer as of 7/29/2013. M35/the federal safety agency 12v‑527 notified close to 6 months ago.
Received recall notice for occupant restraint control module that needs to be replaced to prevent inadvertent deployment of air bag. Contacted dealership, [xxx], grandville, mi on 2-28-2013 and was informed they did not have parts for repair. As of 6-12-2013, they still do not have parts needed and don't know when they will be available. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving the car, the airbag warning light came on for 15 seconds, then went off for 15 seconds, then flashed back on and off following that timing sequence for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the light stayed off. I called chrysler because I had received a recall notice in january 2013 about faulty air bags in this model, which could inadvertently deploy while the car was in motion. The representative told me that the part needed is a harness, however, the part is not yet available. She told me there is nothing I can do to fix the problem until the part is created. I was also told that there have been no incidents of airbags deploying inadvertently, but there is a risk it can happen, therefore the recall. However this is extraordinarily dangerous and the fact that chrysler has no date for when the part will be available is unacceptable.
While driving with the AC on and without stopping, the battery indicator light turned on. The battery light went out when vehicle was stopped and/or idling. All information steers towards the PCM module and not the battery or alternator.
Ever since my issue with the headlights and foglights turning on/off began, I have a constant relay clicking noise to the left side of my steering wheel and my idling RPM's dropped.
When driving at night, the headlights and fog lights turned on and off every couple of seconds. I have duplicated the scenario on multiple occasions. Headlights work fine without the fog lights on. When fog lights are turned on, headlights and fog lights turn on/off. I have not used fog lights after a few attempts. Mechanics can not duplicate scenario. They say it may happen only while vehicle is in motion.
My wife was entering an on-ramp and increasing speed. The jeep liberty completed died and the steering and brakes were not workable. This is the 10th time this has happened. Also, the airbag light continues to come on. We've had the jeep into the dealership approximately 6 times and they have never been able to identify the issue. I recently contacted chrysler and complained and they set me up with the service department again. This is a major safety issue and we are worried for our lives while driving the jeep.
Driving at night when I heard clicking noises near fuse panel left side of steering wheel column; shortly thereafter headlights flashed on and off for approximately 10 seconds. Problem became intermittent but usually occurred while driving at night. Clicking noises persist near fuse panel and headlights flash off and on. Dealership unable to duplicate problem as they said they have not heard of this particular problem, but they tried swapping headlamp relay with driver's door lock relay. However, this solution did not fix the problem. In fact, clicking noises are now heard every time I drive my jeep, and the headlights continue to randomly flash on and off. The problem now occurs during the day with headlights on as well as at night.this problem has not yet caused an accident, but driving at night with random flashing headlights creates a safety problem with my visibility and other vehicles on the road. Another area of concern deals with the potential responses from other drivers that believe I am flashing them for an aggressive reason. I found online discussions from others jeep owners experiencing the same problem, but I have not been able to locate how to fix the problem. Random flashing headlights, out of the control of the driver, presents a huge safety risk and should be investigated.
At times over past couple years, vehicle has randomly stalled while driving, but then restarted. In december 2012 battery light came on, lights on dash/console dimmed, went off and on etc. Vehicle stalled and would not restart. Was in garage through january. Mechanic has on computer, everything tested ok. Checked alternator, battery etc. All ok. We picked vehicle up in january as was running for mechanic. Drove home. Husband next day tried to start and it wouldn't start. Needed jumped, but all lights on dash going on and off etc and stalled again and wouldn't start. Back to mechanic. Just picked vehicle up again (mechanic has had since january). As soon as leaving mechanic, battery light came on. Before we got to drive way, all dash lights went out and when stopped at stop sign, shut off and wouldn't restart. Had to be jumped. Got it to drive way, and will not restart again.
I bought my jeep off of my grandparents in october. Its a really nice jeep, only has 69,000 miles. That's good for an 03. Every car has its problems im sure. But mines on recall. I have had the airbag light come on and go off. And I comes on whenever it wants to. And it scares me because if the airbags go off, not only will I be mad, but you can bet, ill prob raise hell. Because I don't fell save driving a car that has the potential to have the airbags go off. Also I have noticed that the power lock on the drivers side works when I wants to. Like I have to hit it a couple times to get it to work. Not such a big deal. Also the cd player doesn't work. Like I've change all the fuses to try and get the door lock/cdplayer to work. And nothing changed. It make a really loud and annoying noise after the cd plays for awhile. That I don't car about. Also one day I got in my jeep. I don't know how because the door was shut and locked, but on the drivers side, on the inside of the door. Was nothing but ice. The door still opened and closed, no problem but, it looked like somebody took a gallon of water and dumped in down the inside of my door and it froze over. And that's the problems I've noticed with it. The only thing I care about is the whole air bag thing. I have received notice that it will be fixed, but will it be fixed for good. Because I don't feel safe driving around and doing my daily things, knowing that I, or my family, or friends could get hurt from the airbags going off. So I hope that whatever the company is doing to fix it works, because everyday I get in my jeep, that's the only thing that is going threw my head. Thanks
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