2004 Jeep Liberty acceleration problems

Filed Apr 29, 2019 · Acceleration, Body · 94,000 miles · NM · crash

I drove for about an hour on a steep mountain road. Sometimes using the overdrive to go up steep grades. The cruise control would not work. I made it to town and was on the main road stopped in traffic. Suddenly, the rpms raced and the jeep accelerated on its own. I had my foot on the brake, but had to put it in park to stop it, but not before it hit then truck in front of me. I was shaken up and checked the floor mat to make sure it was not touching the gas pedal. It was not.

Filed Jun 28, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 15,800 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. While the vehicle was stopped at a red light, it accelerated independently even while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle had to be placed into neutral in order to stop. The vehicle was taken to galeana chrysler jeep kia (180 greystone blvd, columbia, sc 29210) where the dealer stated that there was no issue with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred several more times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 15,800. Updated 08/09/17

Filed Mar 8, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 105,000 miles · OH

At interstate speed the jeep accelerates unexpectedly as if the throttle is pressed to the floor. This is the third time this has happened. Accelerates to 80 miles per hour almost instantly.

Filed Aug 27, 2013 · Acceleration · 40,560 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while entering a parking space with the brakes engaged, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 40,560.

Filed Jun 26, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 72,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle accelerated up to 75 MPH on its own. The contact was able to decelerate. The failure recurred, and while depressing the brake, the vehicle accelerated instead of braking. There was a warning light illuminated with a symbol of a car and the contact was unsure of what that meant. The vehicle was taken to dealer; however an inspection or repair did not take place. The manufacturer was notified and no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were 72,000. Updated 08-07-12 *bf updated 08/08/2012

Filed May 7, 2012 · Acceleration · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that there was a momentary increase in engine rpms as the vehicle was stopped. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Acceleration, Steering · 58,739 miles · TX

2004 jeep liberty parked in parking garage. Put key in ignition and had foot on brake. Turned key on, put it in reverse and car accelerated out of control. Put second foot on brake and tried to stop car. Continued to accelerate. Front drivers side tire caught a pillar and between that and practically standing on brake finally stopped car. Took car to dealer in west valley ut. They could not repeat a diagnostic problem but did state the throttle body was dirty and cleaned it, along with $1575.95 worth of parts and labor. They replaced a bent steering gear. I had the car for 5 years and it never happened before. I wrote to chrysler and they sent me a check for half of the $1575.95 damage. They did not include any other paperwork. I called them and they again would not put anything in writing as to why they did not pay the entire amount. I strongly feel that it was a problem with the acceleration system and I should be reimbursed for the rest of the money.

Filed Feb 3, 2010 · Acceleration · 74,940 miles · PA

I was at a complete stop with my foot firmly on the brake waiting to exit a parking lot to enter traffic, when the jeep started to accelerate into oncoming traffic. I was holding the brake down and I could hear a grinding noise as the car continued to advance into traffic. I took my foot from the brake and put on the accelerator to narrowly miss being hit broadside by a pickup truck. I called chrysler and was told that she had never heard of this happening, but I have found many other peoples' stories online of the same problem.

Filed Sep 29, 2009 · Acceleration · DC · 1 injury

2004 jeep liberty unintended acceleration. *nj the consumers husband is a mechanic. Her husband and his employer were trying to maneuver the vehicle into the work bay, due to a broken ball joint the vehicle could not be steered. The consumers husband was guiding the vehicle with a floor jack, while the other mechanic was gently giving it gas to slowly move forward, when all of a sudden, the vehicle shot forward at full speed on its own. The consumers husband was dragged 15 feet then crushed against in an upright position. The consumers husband was seriously. Injured.

Filed Feb 2, 2009 · Acceleration · MA · crash · 1 injury

Our honda civic was in motion when struck from behind by an out-of-control 2004 jeep liberty. The jeep pushed our car for 1 1/2 blocks before veering to the right, taking out a utility pole and hitting 3 cars in a used car lot before coming to a stop. The driver of the jeep stated the brakes would not work and the car was clearly accelerating throughout the accident.