No warning just driving vehicle as usual and engine stalled in traffic, now I am told I need a new engine and after researching have found several other incidents on the net for similar failures, oil has been changed regularly, engine does have a little over 100,000 miles but this shouldn't just happen, others have indicated something about the valve seat slipping causing such problems I don't know.
2003 Jeep Liberty engine complaints
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Three times in the past year as I am coming to a stop, the jeep's engine started racing, only by shifting into neutral did I stop before hitting the car in front. I needed to shut the engine off, because the engine was roaring.
Front and back parking lights inside burned (I think it is called the sockets or housing) transmission place said there is something wrong in the engine or transmission, check engine light keeps coming on and sometimes the transmission sounds to loud, they can't figure out what it is. This veh. Is a family veh. We have kids and a grandchild.
1. Car stalled on interstate 95, towed to my mechanic 2. Mechanic discovered broken timing belt 3. Timing belt replaced.
Details: driving home on a very cold night; had car running about 15 min before getting on the roadway. While driving at 40 MPH, my engine died. No warning light of any kind came on. Total lock up of gas/break and engine shut off. Coasted to shoulder. Jeep would not restart. Called a towing company and had it towed home, and then to jeep dealership next day. They requested oil change receipts which I am tracking down from various oil change locations and gave me no answer to what the actual problem was when I periodically called to check in. Do I have any rights here? 7/70,000 full warranty and all they are telling me is I need receipts. I am afraid they will deny claim anyway, as several other postings indicate engine issues and denial. Quote to fix out of pocket is $9,700 which is high and ridiculous considering no one will tell me the actual problem with the car. An entire engine long block block is $2,600 retail. No reply to questions on rebuild. Furthermore they want to charge me a daily storage fee because the car has been there 3 days (one day since they got back to me!!!) I feel this might be a ploy to get me to ditch fixing and force me to buy a new jeep. I can't get any answers!!!
Engine serpentine belt tensioner causing ratcheting noise and improper operation. This is the 5th tensioner.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving at speeds between 5-60 MPH the engine would stall. The check engine and oil warning indicator lights illuminated. There was a loss of power steering and brakes. The vehicle would restart but would stall again unless the gas and brake were applied at the same time. The dealer replaced the speed sensor but the failure continued. The current mileage was 86,000. The failure mileage, VIN, engine size and cylinders were unknown.
Our 2003 jeep liberty failed the state emissions test in april of this year. At this point the "engine indicator light was on. We were told one cylinder was misfiring. We took it to bertera in westfield for service. They ran a diagnostic and also said one cylinder was misfiring. They also recommended a tune-up. Total repairs were $369. They also recommended "a good run of 150 miles to clean out the carbon build up from the miss firing before getting it inspected again. Within 3 weeks the engine light was back on. The car was returned for additional service may 21, 2007. Final diagnosis took until may 24. Problem was cylinder 1 valve burnt and cracked. The final cost to replace the heads on this engine was $3395.95. This does not include the $369 for the tune-up on a bad engine. When we asked for some financial consideration for the tune-up I received a lecture on auto repair is not an exact science. In closing, we keep our vehicles for 10 years, and get 140,000-160,000 miles, therefore we take care of our vehicles with the expectation that mechanical vigilance on our part will guarantee they're longevity. This jeep has 74,700 mostly highway miles and a ruined engine. To us this is a serious failure in quality.
Dt*: the contact stated while approaching a traffic light at 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle restarted, the automatic transmission was placed into drive, but the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was shut off and turned back on 4 times, before it was able to move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not duplicate the problem after performing a diagnostic test. The dealer informed the contact that all 4 tires were worn down unevenly and there were pieces of metal showing on the insides of the tires. Also, it was determined that the brakes and rear rotors were worn, and needed to be replaced, along with all 4 tires. A the federal safety agency recall letter, #06v288000 on the vehicle, regarding the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint was received. The parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts were not available. The contact was placed on a waitlist. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who suggested that the recall work should be performed prior to getting all the other components replaced.
My wife was driving her 2003 jeep liberty in traffic approaching a stop light. She bumped into the car in front of her traveling at about 10 MPH. It was such a minor bump that the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle burst into flames from the engine compartment she barely had enough time to escape. The car is a total loss and the car is completely burnt out inside.
Ball joint failure three times. Emergency brake on five speed never has worked properly. Replace engine at 70,000. Now the card end joint for the four-wheel drive is not working correctly. My biggest complaint is the ball joint failure for the third time. This issue also causes chain reactions in the tires I have had three sets of tires wear uneven and I wrote the company the first time to complain and got no response. I use my jeep to make my income and do not trust it any more. I do not recommend this vehicle to any one and will not pass it on to any family member.
March 2005 - 2003 jeep liberty 4 cylinder - carriage town chrysler, delaware, ohio - I took my jeep liberty to the dealership for backfiring, check engine light, running rough. They found only spark plug #1 fouled and replaced only the spark plug. 2nd time approx a week later I took my jeep liberty in and it was running rough, no check engine light. Dealership refused to look at my vehicle without the check engine light on. 2 days later I returned vehicle with check engine light on, running rough, and backfiring. They replaced all spark plugs and all wires. This happened at approx 28,000 mile on the vehicle. December 2005, engine light on, running rough. Replaced spark plug #1 only and wire on spark plug #1. I had been told by service department at this time they had put a "special" spark plug in my vehicle and that there was a technical service bulletin on my vehicle. Jan, 2006 - vehicle is currently in the shop and they are trying to determine what is wrong with the engine, currently they cannot find what is burning up spark plug #1. Technical service bulletin: mfg bulletin number: 0803403 mfg bulletin date: 20040302 component: electrical system details: new spark plug for 2.4l engine.
While driving my jeep liberty on the freeway I suddenly heard a loud clanking noise. At about the same time I realized my engine was dead and I coasted off of the freeway. My jeep would not restart and I had to have assistance to push it to a gas station. I called a towing company and had it towed to a jeep dealership where I was treated very rudely and horribly over a 3 to 4 week period where they requested numerous oil change receipts and berated me over the phone each time I called to check the progress of my vehicle. After providing them with my maintenance records chrysler still had the audacity to turn down the claim. I have changed the oil every 3 thousand miles with receipts to prove it. They are accusing me faulty maintenance and refuse to fix the vehicle. My vehicle has 41,000 miles on it and I have a 70,000 mile warranty. According to chrysler they are not responsible for it. How do they get away with this?
Dt: on september 19, 2005 smelled gas when the vehicle stalled, but it did turn over. The vehicle had been sitting for two days . Consumer got back into vehicle and smelled gas again, however, consumer drove the vehicle, and then parked it for about an hour and that was when the air pressure cover blew out and the air filter was held down with metal clamps. It cut the installation in the hood of the car. Had it towed to a local mechanic. They replaced the air filter, two crank sensor cams, six spark plugs, one map sensor, one injector, and air box and six ignition coils. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and they said that the consumer should have taken the vehicle taken it to a local dealer, and they will not reimburse the consumer. The service engine light was on and rmps were going up and down.
I have had numerous problems with this jeep. Always detected a rotten egg smell dealer claimed it was the gas. After 1 year of ownership driving it in pennsylvania I could not go up hill without losing ground and smelling something burning. Dealer unable diagnose. Then in 05 starting having brake grinding and squealing, dealer also claims this is normal operation. I have had to replace the water pump and the catalytic converter and only have 34,000 miles on the car. Also had a problem with smoke coming from the rear drivers side tire and burning smell on two occasions, also dealer is unable to duplicate. I believe the 2003 liberties have a problem and no one is willing to check into it. Chrysler does absolutely nothing to help.
While driving on two different occasions, I experienced and burning smell from the drivers side rear wheel well and whitish smoke. On both occasions the car has been checked by the dealer who has been unable to duplicate and or fix the problems.
Dt: the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The crank sensor failed. The contact has seen other similar complaints on the internet. When the crank sensor fails the vehicle will stall and cut off, causing a loss of steering and brake power. For instance one can be going 60 MPH and the vehicle will just stop. There is no warning or lights to warn him. The crank sensor failed and vehicle will stop. Check engine light came on afterwards but it automatically reset I self, causing the check engine light to go off in thirty minutes. This was the first time this happened. But while attempting to take the vehicle to a service station it happened several times. The dealership replaced the crank sensor and the cam sensor. . He has found on the internet the codes that gave a false reading for the cam sensor going out instead of the crank sensor.
2003 jeep liberty developed engine problems.***no answer required***.*mr the consumer had to replace a sensor twice. In the first two weeks of owning the vehicle it stalled.
While driving 25 MPH a fire started in the engine. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While slowing down from any speed vehicle surged to a high RPM. Once the gear is put in neutral and placed back in drive vehicle goes back to normal. This problem happened ten to twelve times since may, 2004. Dealer has placed vehicle on a diagnostic machine but could not find the cause of the problem. *ak
Transmission and engine lights came on upon towing a coleman "yuma" pop-up camper. Took in to dealer and dealer found that torque converter to be bad along with gear wear. Transmission needed to be replaced and gear wear repaired. Car has only 8,000 miles on it and it is the first time the car has towed anything. The car should not have had a problem since it is rated with a much higher towing capacity than the coleman "yuma" is. The dealership is trying to tell me that this is an isolated incident of a bad transmission, but upon further investigation with jeep forums on the net, 85% of liberty owners are experiencing problems with their transmission after 8,000 miles! One owner has had his transmission replaced 3 times! The dealership said this was covered under my warranty this time, but that it would not be covered next time. If the transmission is faulty on all of them, I don't want to get stuck with a lemon on a brand new vehicle!
I own a 2003 jeep liberty that was purchased in february, 2003 and currently has 10,000 miles on it. It has stalled 9 times over the last year. The stalling occurs at speeds anywhere from idle to 65 miles an hour. It has serviced by two different dealerships on six different occasions. They have been unable to find the problem. It is currently not drivable and is sitting at a dealership in stamford, ct. The last incident took place while driving at 65 miles an hour on I-95. The car began to jerk and eventually stalled leaving me without steering and putting my family at great risk.
While driving vehicle stalled. Since purchasing vehicle in december 3, 2003 had vehicle for service five times. Dealer indicated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.
While driving at any speed, the vehicle constantly pulled to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle has been to the dealer three times for the same problem. The vehicle was also leaking oil from the oil pan. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the vehicle's pulling.
While driving vehicle stalls out without warning, mostly when slowing down or coming to a complete stop. Contacted chrysler road side assistance and vehicle was towed to the dealership where they were unable to get duplicate the problem. The consumer felt the dealership was responsible for the problem. *ak *cb
Since purchasing in sept 02 have had vehicle in for service six times for numerous concerns, repeatedly for a clunking/grinding sound from the psgr sd ft, a severe pulling of the vehicle to the right, a vibration when driving hwy speeds, and intermittent engine misses. Dealership twice replaced the front end strut mounts which elimated the grind/clunk, but cannot ascertain the problem with the vehicle's instability (pulling) on the road nor with the engine misfires. An adjustment (off spec) to the alignment was performed by dealership which in turn caused the vehicle to pull to the left and also encouraged more steering vibration and worsened mpg - avg 13.21 mpg where initially I got 18 -20 mpg. Dealership claims that b/c roads are angled for water runoff, this likewise keeps my vehicle from staying on the road (!?) am currently beginning to experience a clunking noise from rear passenger side wheel area, but have not yet brought it to dealer's attention.
Vehicle has several occurences of sudden acceleration, one occassion resulting in a minor rear-end collision. Dt
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