2003 Jeep Liberty: won't start

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 Dec 14, 2014 · Airbags · 151,802 miles · PR

Did not start in the morning, was completely dead, check the battery and it was 12.42 volts,check the fuses and the relays (switch some of them to see for any changes ) and they were ok too. To keep the story short, it was the starter, but when I was trying to start the car noticed that when leaving the key on in the last click prior to start position, like 10 seconds later the airbag light came on making a sound and stays on all the time. When I took the key out noticed that the fuel gauge moved to the full position, put the key again and went from full to empty and then start moving to the actual fuel quantity. I noticed that if I took the key before the sound and light of the aibag, the gauge works fine, so when I am driving and have to stop I turn off the car and the gauge move to full again so I have to put the key on and took it out before the sound and light of the airbag came out again to "reset the gauge to normal position ". One other thing my power locks did not work with the beeper or with the buttons when the car is turn of off. Only works when the key is in the cylinder and in the position prior to start the engine, works on both the beeper and the buttons, all of this happens in the same day.

Filed Feb 10, 2013 · Electrical · 147,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Feb 6, 2012 · Steering · 92,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and no warning lamps were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the steering column was fractured and causing the ignition switch to malfunction. As a result, the steering needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 92,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 66,000 miles · AZ

After buying the car as jeep liberty renegade 2003 used at about 40,000 miles. The second time I drove the car on the interstate the car started stalling and running very rough. I limped in for about 15 miles to the repair shop and problem was diagnosed as a faulty crank sensor. That was replaced and car ran fine for 4 years. Now with 66000 miles the car stall while driving at low speed. Restarted and took car in and problem was diagnosed as a faulty crank sensor again, but part had to be ordered and car was running fine. So I decided to drive car while waiting for the part and next day the car would not start. When tow truck arrived car stated fine but had car towed to repair shop. The sensor was replaced but the shop still was having periodic stalling problem. It was finally diagnosed as a faulty cam shaft sensor which was replaced and now the car is running fine. Looks like jeep has a problem with the sensors in the jeep renegade model.

Filed Jun 19, 2010 · Electrical · 84,690 miles · NY

Our vehicle began stalling out while driving on a main road. We pulled over and the vehicle would not start. When attempting to start it again white smoke began coming out. I called a tow truck to get us home. It was sitting in the main road and I had my children with me. The malfunction indicator light came on. The car started up again. We took it to autozone and the crank sensor showed up. I bought a crank sensor and took it to fuccillos in adams ny. They replaced it and said that the crank sensor was seized into the engine. When it was done I picked it up but the same issues began. They did a diagnostic which showed another faulty crank sensor, a cam sensor and there was gas in our oil. Then I was told 3 ignition coils were melted. Then I was told another coil was bad. Chrysler said that when there is an issue with your crank or cam that the coils will remain hot even when the car is off. Looking on line, many people have the same issues-some have the same issues over and over again. I called to ask if there was a recall but was told not of yet.

Filed Aug 31, 2009 · Steering · 106,000 miles · IL

My 2003 jeep liberty will not start. I replaced the key lock component 4 months ago. Now, my dealer is telling me that I need an entire steering column at the cost of $1000. I am not alone go to www.topix.com/forum/autos/jeep-liberty/t4edn8hgld2h8123l/p3 for a wealth of similar complaints. How can this not be a recall? The problem seems to exist to the newest of jeep libertys. The part is in on a 1-2 month back order. I am very stressed out over this. My VIN # is incorrect because it is at the dealer and I don't have access to it.

Filed Aug 17, 2009 · Electrical · 99,000 miles · CA

2003 jeep liberty renegade. Can put the key in and turn, but car will not start. Seems to be a common problem amongst jeep liberty owners, as I have seen many posts online with the same problem. Apparantly a component of the steering column that connects to the ignition switch is defected. Jeep should absolutely address this issue and issue a recall.

Filed Mar 22, 2009 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · NY

Ignition locks up. Key sometimes won't turn, sometimes will, but car will not start. Key sometimes won't go all the way into the ignition slot. All fuses are fine, power on vehicle is fine. Starter good, everything else checked out. Steering wheel will not lock. Car will not start. Well-maintained, 2003 jeep liberty with 80,000 miles on it.