2003 Jeep Liberty: engine failure

Filed Feb 25, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Misfirers replaced engine one year later same problem misfires took to mechanic replaced spark plugs and coils . Drove 30 mile. S check engine light flashing, pulled over turned engine off.check engine light went solid for another 10 miles check engine light started flashing again. I had to pull over 30 times to make it home. Took back to mechanic replaced fuel pump. Still misfire. There is a serious problem with jeeps . Please recall .I have paided so much money in repairs. Still not fixed.

Filed Sep 8, 2018 · Transmission · 123,000 miles · FL

Vehicle will not move in any direction except reverse. We drove to a store and when reversing out of parking spot, the vehicle seized in reverse and wouldn't shift to drive initially. We managed to drive home and pulled into driveway. When we went into reverse to adjust vehicle position, it wouldn't move when we shifted to drive. We had to drive car in reverse around our loop in order to park car. We just had to have car towed to repair shop and are now waiting to find out cost to repair. I am reading about numerous complaints over the course of years with no recalls established or offers of repair. This is unacceptable for a company to be aware of an ongoing issue and not extend repair solutions.

Filed Nov 22, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 103,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · Airbags, Fuel system · FL · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The contact stated that the transmission locked and caused engine failure. The contact had a repair shop replace the transmission and the engine. The dealer stated then that the recall repairs were not abe to be completed because the part was not available for an extended period of time the contact was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 12v527000 (air bags), 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and 15v046000 (air bags). The contact went to a second dealer and they also were not able to supply the part for the three recall repairs. While parking in the garage, the driver side air bag exploded without warning before the contact opened the door to exit the vehicle. The contact put both arms up and the force of the air bag impacted the contact's arms with burns and pains in the shoulders. The contact received medical attention due to the minor injuries from the driver side air bag deployment. The contact also noticed that there was a white smoke substance that emitted from the vehicle. An independent investigator was sent to investigate the air bag failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for longer than a month due to the fact that the part was not available to repair the vehicle for several months. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact was still waiting on instructions from the manufacturer on a remedy to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Apr 14, 2015 · Engine · 126,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving 25 MPH, the engine failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Feb 15, 2015 · Engine · IL

We was driving home from work and the jeep started losing power we pulled it over and turn it off.we sat there for awhile and then try to start it back up the engine was running real rough and it stalled.then it wouldn't start after that. We had a mech take a look at it and he said that the heads was cracked.we always done monthly maintains on the jeep.so after he replaced the 2 heads he started it up and he said it would lock up.now he telling us that it needs a new engine.I know a couple other people that has a jeep liberty and they are having the same problems..so cause of the bad head that jeep liberty have I now have no vehicle.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Steering · 70,000 miles · IL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the steering wheel seized causing the vehicle to spin and the rear of the vehicle crashed into a median. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2013 · Engine · 168,454 miles · IL

Wife was driving vehicle on rural road. No warning lights or buzzers but noticed engine temperature was increasing. She identified a parking lot a few miles up the road where she planned to pull into since the road did not offer a shoulder. Just before reaching the parking lot the engine stalled out and she smelled oil. With the loss of power she immediately lost control and almost collided with the oncoming traffic. She was able to correct her steering before an accident occurred and coasted into the parking lot. She contacted me and we walked through the incident and she opened the hood. She described the engine compartment completely covered in smoking oil. I also reviewed the engine when I went to retrieve the vehicle and noted that it had apparently seized because the belt was off. The dealership was contacted but remains elusive to any problems with the engine even though there is an increasing amount of complaints concerning these engines premature failure due to "engine sludge" available online. Thank you for your time in reviewing this potential safety issue.

Filed Aug 5, 2012 · Engine · 107,000 miles · NJ

Vehicle was maintained. Oil changed on a regular basis and now oil is leaking into the antifreeze. Mechanic said it needs a new engine. These jeeps are junk. Obviously there should have been a recall.

Filed Apr 10, 2012 · Airbags, Seat belts · 175,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the front driver's air bag deployed. The front driver's seat belt also seized and could not be loosened. There was no crash and no warning prior to the failure. The contact merged onto the shoulder for a couple of minutes and then the vehicle was safely driven home. The dealer was notified and stated that there were no recalls addressing the failure. The manufacturer was also notified and stated that there were no recalls on the air bag. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2012 · Engine · 94,000 miles · PA

Drove it the night before and it ran perfectly fine. No problems at all. Come out to go to work in the morning and turn the key and the engine was knocking really bad. So I turned it off and tried it again and got the same thing again. Took it to the mechanic which is 1/8miles away. He replaced the spark plugs and wires and still doing it. He said the engine has full compression. He can't figure out what is wrong with it. Not even a 100,000 miles on it yet. Very disappointed in jeep... The mechanic said I need a new engine. 3.7l 2003 jeep liberty and it have seen others having this such problem too. Jeep needs to step in and do something about it. I will ruin their reputation so bad by social media. Friends from all across the country and other countries will find out that jeep is a joke and does not stand behind their vehicle. I will never buy another product from them ever again!!! Please jeep step in and do something for us.. Recall the engine for these car's!!!!

Filed Feb 25, 2011 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the engine was exhibiting an abnormal noise and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. A private mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that she would need to replace the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The current mileage was 135,000 and the failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.