2003 Jeep Liberty: power window failure

Filed Oct 13, 2016 · Electrical, Visibility · VA

Window regulators keep on failing. I have had to replace the regulator in each window at least once, and 2 of them have been replaced more than once. I am about to replace my 7th regulator. 3 months ago the regulator failed on my driver's side - back seat door. It got itself hung in the door panel and couldn't open the door, so had to take it to the garage to get fixed. This is not the first complaint, nor the last so something should be done to resolve these issues. The regulator itself still worked, but the housing the chain stays in would break and cause the chain to come out the door panel, and knock the window off its track and damage the glass!

Filed Oct 11, 2016 · 69,500 miles · LA

Vehicle has approximately 69,500 miles - while in motion on a city street during the evening, the rear passenger window fell into the door frame. Research indicates jeep liberty has defective window regulators which causes same to happen and no recall has been issued by chrysler.

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Visibility · 12,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal pop sound emitted from the vehicle as the rear driver side window fell into the door without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the window motor regulator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 12,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · GA

Window regulator, which is manufactured of cheap plastic, has broken and caused window to fall. Car exposed to elements overnight.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Visibility · 119,188 miles · AZ

Passenger rear window fell into the door. The dealership informed me that this is a common problem in the jeep liberty. The regulator assembly had to be replace. Is there a recall on this part? Updated 4/24/2015

Filed May 6, 2014 · Visibility · GA

This is the second jeep liberty I have owned and in the past 2 years I have had to replace every window regulator in both of them. From what I have read online, this is an on-going situation. One window regulator I had fixed a year ago just broke again yesterday. I work at a prison and my vehicle must remain locked and secure at all times or I cannot drive it to work, and it is a headache wondering if the temporarily taped up window (until the part comes in) will fall down into the door and I cannot drive it until it is fixed. Please recall these things.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Visibility · 167,343 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the rear windows fell into the door frame and caused the rear doors not to be locked or unlocked. The contact also stated that he had previously replaced the rear windows regulators however the failure was not corrected. The rear windows were not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 167,343.

Filed Oct 25, 2013 · Visibility · 152,000 miles · MI

On october 17, 2013 the left rear window decided to drop down.I was fortunate enough that the window did not fall completely into the door space.I was able to pull the window up and for safety measures, I taped the window up. The motor still runs when trying to raise the window but nothing happens in raising the window.I found that there have been many complaints about the window regulators. In 2007 chrysler did an extended warranty for 7 years and unlimited miles but I am told there is no help with the 2003 models although there are many complaints of the same problem.. This is obviously a problem that has plagued the jeep liberty for quite some time and I do not understand why chrysler would not take care of it. I do not have the $335.00 to repair this and wintertime is already here. I am trying to do research on the problem but it is hard to fight for the repair when chrysler keeps telling me my vehicle is not covered. I found a class action lawsuit about the problem and it seems like it was on behalf of jeep owners nationwide but will probably have to search more information on the outcome of it: [xxx] v. Chrysler group, llc, class action case no. [xxx] blm) the chrysler jeep liberty door and/or window regulator class action lawsuit complaint is reportedly brought on behalf of the following putative classes of persons, unless otherwise excluded: during the fullest period allowed by law, all persons and entities nationwide that purchased or leased a covered vehicle manufactured by chrysler. Covered vehicle is defined to include model year 2002 through 2007 jeep liberty vehicles. (??the nationwide class??) it is certainly not a comfortable feeling knowing that at anytime if the tape lets loose, this window can fall into the door, break into the vehicle...unknown injuries can occur. I will keep searching for answers. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 8, 2013 · Visibility · 150,900 miles · TX

I purchased my jeep liberty in 2003. About 2 years after purchase, the first window regulator went out. Unfortunately, there were only warranty's to cover the repair for 2006-2007 models, requiring me to pay for the repair. The regulator went out 2 more times over the next 3 years - with out of pocket costs each time to repair. The 4th time the regulator went out, I contacted jeep, explained the situation and they were happy to oblige. Jeep had to pay for regulator one more time, as another went out just a few months later. This totals 5 incidents (3 out of pocket; 2 paid by jeep). I am now on the 6th time the regulator has gone out. I contacted jeep, but they have chosen not to pay for this repair and says it is not their issue. I highly disagree, as this is an issue that should have been recalled years ago. Not only does this create a safety issue with a window that does not stay up, but we are now approaching cold, winter weather. It is my request that all jeep window regulators get the same treatment and fixed regardless of age of vehicle, make, model and/or mileage.

Filed Jan 24, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 117,000 miles · TX

All lights on veh flickered off for about 1-2 sec turned on and then quick flicker then on again and remained on. The first time I thought it was a fluke then it occurred a total of 3 other times within the year. Last was just recently 1/20/2013 and it shut off for a longer period of time maybe 3-4 sec. I was distance traveling on a high traffic highway at night and now see the safety concerns. Since the first occurrence I have replaced the battery. The entire light panel inside the vehicle as well as the exterior lights are affected. Other issues I have experienced since owning the veh in 2002 is the side passenger power lock no longer functions, still does not function. I have had to replace the passenger rear window regulator. In 2007, the glass just fell down one day did not break. Placed a stick in door panel to hold up glass and finally replaced it in 2011.

Filed Oct 5, 2012 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · SC

Around february 2011, my airbag light started illuminating randomly for no apparent reason. It would come on, I would hear the chime, and then it would turn back off. Eventually it began staying lit longer and longer until finally it stays on all at times. I can't recall if any certain speeds made any difference but it seemed like if I was to hit a bumpy part in the road or similar then I would either see the light come on or if it was already on, it would go off. Now it never turns off. I haven't been to the dealer because I know the run around ill be given just as everyone else I've read about. I have researched how airbag systems operate and have slowly began my own process of determining what is the cause. Only problem, every thing I read states that I should not play around with the airbag system and offers no info related to testing procedures. I work on cars and electronics often, so if I just had the correct information to feel safe, then I would surely try finding the problem myself. With this said, I shouldn't have to do this and I shouldn't have to wonder all the time, when is my airbag going to explode in my face. I'll remove the entire airbag system from the vehicle myself if chrysler doesn't react quickly. I replaced 2 window regulators. Both in the back doors. Such a common occurrence that they have created a repair kit so you don't have to purchase the window motor again. Still the point is, you see these problems, stand up and do the right thing. We (consumers) are the reason you are able to make vehicles. Also I don't know if this helps but I have replaced 2 batteries since 2008. I was starting to believe the drop in battery voltage may trigger the airbag light but that wasn't it. What is draining these batteries? Alternator is charging around 14.5 volts. I can disc. Battery, reconnect and radio stations are still saved. How?

Filed Sep 17, 2012 · Visibility · MD

Rear window regulators have broken 4 times, fix is hundreds of dollars. Dealer told us jeep uses inferior plastic parts and refuses to correct this problem. Will never buy a jeep again.