Driver side back left window regulator has failed twice. From my research, this is a common problem for the jeep liberty.
2004 Jeep Liberty electrical complaints
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Ignition switch failed without warning while transporting disabled person. Again!!!!! This is the 2nd time this same part has failed on this vehicle - it is a tiny, small "pot metal"/nylon part that is a weak link in this supposedly otherwise sturdy rig, and the only fix after all this time of repeated failures is to replace the entire steering column, rather than only the offending part, again. This year, the part lasted for far less time than the original part - for only 4 years and 48,000 mi. It is a dangerous situation when a careful and conscientious driver is unable to rely on a vehicle used to transport a wheelchair-bound person. This jeep is a one-owner vehicle and is regularly maintained and cared for by the dealership and other authorized service centers. (in 2009, it took months to get the part) this issue should be considered for recall. The thing is not going to explode and kill someone, but leaving occupants vulnerable (with no warning) is still a serious security issue.
As I press the unlock button on my remote the door remains locked. I needed to have the door opened to change the taillights, but the door couldn't open so I took it to the dealer since I only owned the truck for a year.they said it would cost me about $200.00 to open the door and change the bulb, . Because the door actuator was busted.I couldn't afford that because the bulb only cost me $5.99. I only wanted the door open to change the taillight myself.well I returned home only to tell my neighbor the problem, he took off the panel and un locked the door changed the bulb in 10 minutes and told me the problem is the plastic hinge not the actuator , he rigged a string so that I can unlock the door until I can find the part, but no one sells the part.it is a small latch that unlocks the door. Very simple. The best part is neighbor fixed it for now for free!!
I had been having this problem around three weeks ago, at hot weather I turn the a\c on, and after 10 minutes the engine starts reheating, I already take it to the chrysler jeep dealer, and they told me that they don't know what happens that everything is ok, my husband even scan the car and he got the po480, and they said that no everything is ok, I told them the situation that im worry about the reheating cause three days ago I has at the i95 at 65 MPH, and it stars reheating very fast, I just pull over the car , but it can start a fire under the hood or something I saw a lot of smoke, I told them, and they said that they couldn't find anything that everything is ok. So if jeep itself cant not find the problem , who can.....? They said ....we don't know!!!!! This is a very weird situation , that the jeep itself can not find a problem in a car that they make.
We have had repeated failures on all of our window regulators since we purchased our jeep. The first occurrence was in 2006. I would have to pull our repair file to get the other dates. We currently have another window out, it is taped up to keep things out. This is the window in the back behind the front passenger seat. This has already been replaced. The replacements don't even hold up. We are senior citizens. No one "plays" with the windows. We use our AC so windows are not opened and closed. They just fall down on their own. We can not afford to keep replacing the window regulators. The dealer said he thought there was a recall on this because it is such a big problem ,but I don't see anything here except window regulator complaints. When are they going to take this problem seriously?
June 13, 2013, third window regulator to fail within one year on my jeep liberty. Failed window regulators are front left and right windows, and left rear window. Very frustrated and disappointed with chrysler and how they are handling a known issue. After speaking with several employees and manager at the chrysler dealership. They have told me that chrysler is aware of the defect but they are unable to repair the failed window regulators at no cost to me. Therefore I continue to drive my jeep liberty without any working windows which presents a safety issue in the event of an accident. I have no way of getting out of my vehicle and it's an inconvenience to pull up to drive thru without being able to roll down my windows. Chrysler, I'm sure you have heard this complaint many times. I would greatly appreciate if you would take care of your customer base and do a recall on these window regulators. Thank you.
Same as some of the other complaints; vehicle refused to start. Random at first, the wouldn't start at all. Towed to dealer and entire steering column has to be replaced to fix one small part, which is on backorder. Will contact the manufacturer tomorrow to complain, doubt it will help. I have seen multiple complaints with this issue, jeep should do something about it! $800 in repairs. Last jeep/chrysler I will ever own. I don't have the VIN right now, as the vehicle and registration are at the shop.
While driving at night. Headlights go off and on. Almost every night. No one knows why it's doing this. Sometimes for 3 to 5 seconds. We need a recall on this, to find out why this is happening. Jeep dealers don't have answers for us, but they can charge us $ 75 for nothing. Some day someone is going to get hurt when lights don't come back on. Don't say we didn't warn you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Car just shuts off on highway... This has happened several times.... After restarting works okay as if re-starting booting electrical system... Engine light on.. Rear hatch does not open... I believe this vehicle has major electrical problems from what I have read and experienced...
Driver's seat heater felt extremely hot against my back while driving. Leaned forward and smelled a burning odor, also felt jacket and back of seat which were both extremely hot and immediately turned off the heated seats. Upon arriving at work,got out of the vehicle and saw the front seat leather against where my back was had been burned, as well as the back of my jacket. Called the chrysler recall phone number and was told that although there was a recall for the jeep grand cherokee for the heated seats malfunctioning and overheating, that there was not a recall available for the same problem with the jeep liberty. Because the vehicle's warranty is expired, they said they will not cover expenses due to repairs. I then called my local dealer, who also said I would be responsible for repairs since there is not a recall for this model of jeep. Upon searching the web, there are numerous accounts of other jeep liberties with this issue, including a court case that was filed 10/29/12 for a 2004 jeep liberty which the heated seats generated dangerously high temperatures in which a consumer endured third degree burns. This is a serious safety issue, which could potentially cause a fire or injury to consumers.
Headlights will turn off without warning at various times while driving. Interior lights remain on. Lights may flash on and off up to 4 times within a few seconds. Occurs in hot and cold weather, regardless of bumps in road, may happen just after starting to drive or after many miles. Click sound will be heard inside car when lights go out. Lights may remain off for nearly a second before coming back on. Jeep dealership unable to locate issue, told me to return when lights go out and stay out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty renegade. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH the speedometer and odometers failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that due to the bcm modular burning out the speed sensor, the speed sensor needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that this was the fifth time the sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000. Updated 12/28/12 *cn updated 1/15/2013
The window regulator has failed in the window. This is a well known problem. Just sitting at a light and the window falls down because of a small plastic piece that holds the window up breaks.
Vehicle indicated that passenger front door was ajar, this after ten minutes of driving. Door was in fact not ajar. Passenger opened and closed door just to check, door then would no longer fully close. Pulled manual lock to see if it was stuck, whole piece came out. Smoke started pouring out of hole and door metal was very hot to the touch. Removed door panel to put out fire inside. Lock actuator motor melted down and parts were smoldering. During this process the electronic back glass popped open as well and will no longer latch either. Chrysler recalled some 2004 liberty's for these motors overheating and seizing, was informed that this vehicle was not included and that we should have 'maintained the wiring in the door'. This vehicle is meticulously maintained!
For approximately 1yr, the headlights on my jeep liberty sport 2004 have been flickering on and off. It use to happen only once and awhile and they would go right back on and then stay on. However recently I have been unable to drive my jeep at night because the headlights constantly go on and off on me and sometimes stay off.
Headlights go off then back on with a clicking sound under dash. Problem is intermittent. Chrysler case # [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I attempted to start the car but the starter wouldn't turn over. I checked the fuses and relays for the ignition system, and everything was ok. I had to have the car towed to the dealer. The dealer told me that the entire steering column had to be replaced, because 2 tabs which held the ignition switch were broken. I've searched online sites and find that there seems to be all kinds of problems with the steering column and ignitions switches on the jeep liberty. Cost of this "minor" repair $600 plus towing. Mileage 82k.
The headlights flick on and off while driving. I can hear the headlight relay clicking when the lights cycle on and off. This is a significant safety issue and based upon the number of complaints should be addressed by jeep.
When trying to roll down front driver window, it made noise and cable worm came up in between glass and door jam, flapping on inside of window. Window still worked but the cable wire would come loose sometimes and window would either not roll all the way down, or not roll down at all and other times would roll down just fine. I rolled the window down the other day and the cable wire came flapping up while the window glass is stuck inside the door. Had to pry window out of door and tape shut. Window motor still makes sound but no longer operates window.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that a mechanism within the ignition switch failed and the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on an intermittent basis. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 12,472. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000. The starter was replaced. But did not fix the problem. Updated 11/09/2011 *ln
My horn will not stop blowing, it woke everyone in my neighborhood up at 10pm last night, and the only way it would stop was to disconnect the battery. Water seems to be leaking into my fuse box. I have taken the car to a mechanic and will see how it turns out.
I was sitting at a red light waiting on light to turn, car completely shut off, smoke was coming out from under the hood. An emergency vehicle was sitting in front of me and they got out with fire extinguishers. When I raised the hood the fire flamed up more. There was a recall o4v337000 on the alternator could cause a fire under the hood. I never received a letter on this. I received a recall 2 0r 3 years ago and took it to jeep dealer in kodak, tn. But it was not for this recall
The rear drivers side window regulator needs replacement as it is defective. The extended warranty nor the dealership will cover this very common defect which will cost me $450.
2004 jeep liberty columbia 4x4 3.7 engine. The key will not turn in the ignition to start the car. Saw no steering column choice on the components list so I chose other. I have seen on the internet that there are 100's if not thousands of people with the same problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. While the contact was driving approximately 60 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and suddenly the engine stalled. Also, the speed odometer displayed an inaccurate reading which fluctuated when traveling. The engine restarted and the vehicle was able to resume normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where there were replacements of the cruise control sensor, speed control and computer module. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on seven separate occasions for the identical failures. The contact had concern of the safety hazard involved. The failure continued to occur after the service repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
All lights, (including headlamps), intermittently turn off. This has happened 3 times already, all at night while driving 65-70 MPH on the highway. The first occurrence was around july, 2009. The last occurrence was last night, june 7, 2010. Nothing but pitch blackness when they went off. Had to try to steer car to side of road. If you turn the headlamp on/off a few times or jiggle the control it will turn on/off and then stay on. This is pretty dangerous. This is my daughter's car and I will not let her drive it anymore as a result.
Headlights intermittently flash on/off several times. I hear the relay clicking. This occurs one or two times every other day or so.
My husband is a mechanic. He and his employer were trying to maneuver a 2004 jeep liberty into the work stall from the parking lot. The jeep had a broken ball joint (a condition that they later found was under recall notice) and would not steer, so my husband was guiding it with a floor jack while his boss was behind the wheel, braking when necessary to help control forward momentum. The vehicle was idling. This is standard procedure, one carried out many times by both men. Both men have at least 25 years of experience each as auto mechanics. There is a lip just at the door of the shop to prevent water from coming in, and when the jeep came to this lip, the vehicle tipped slightly, and the right front tire touched the ground. Instantly, the engine revved and the vehicle jumped forward at full power. The boss literally stood as hard as he could on the brake but to no effect. The vehicle left a long black skid line behind it where the back tires were trying to brake, but the front tires were continuing to accelerate. My husband was hit and dragged fifteen feet then crushed against an upright support. According to both mechanics, the front wheels should not have had power to them, since the vehicle was not in four-wheel drive and cannot put itself into four-wheel drive: a lever must be raised manually. My husband had to be life flighted to emmanuel hospital where he was diagnosed with a collapsed lung, broken nose, broken collarbone, nine broken ribs, and a broken ankle. He also suffered general crushing of most of his body. A broken left rib was diagnosed two weeks later. The jeep was taken to a local chrysler dealership for repair of the broken ball joint and the transmission pan, damaged in the accident.
Jeep liberty 2004 ignition switch failed vehicle towed to dealership - part on back-order still
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