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.
2004 Jeep Liberty engine complaints
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Important this is translated from spanish to english in google translator. My reason for my complaint is, to help me with the problem I have, really do not know if this merchant exists or is something ghost. I have tried to communicate with the seller and with the local dealer but it is impossible no answer, as the place is far to go, I have not yet had the opportunity to go to the local. For this reason I think I am a victim of fraud. I have also tried to communicate with them using barios phone number, but it is impossible not answer. Saturday 22 october 2016 I was cleaning the SUV when I realize that the passenger seat lacks a turnillo and safety belts of defects are removed. I quickly call the seller but not answered. That same day I informed my mechanic avia come to my house, told my SUV has a water leak and burned in the muffler, when my check mechanic tells me is not water is oil, again I contact the seller and I sent him a text message and does not answer me, my mechanic informs me, the trader can not sell tire truck with bad quality, my SUV the tire are worn, not really sap that information. Until today I call and leave a text message to the seller but he does not answer when I call the merchant I end the call. For this reason I think I am a victim of fraud. Please ask for help because now I have no car and not think it's sure I use the SUV in these conditions, another thing I want to add on the water leak, the reality is that the radiator is broken, the seller lied to me deceived me, the me I swindled. That day when I got home it was night, I when I get home check the part of the front of the SUV, the part where the engine is, the water reservoir had no water, for me that was strange and contact the seller, I told the salesman that the water reservoir had no water, the seller told me that was normal.
On tuesday, august 25, 2015, I was on my way to a workshop for my job on route 73 in berlin, new jersey. I had stopped at a light. When the light turned green, I proceeded to go. The car stalled out all the lights on the dash board blinked on and off and the car shut completely off. Then white smoke came out from under the hood. So as I was sitting contemplating what to do next. I looked up and the driver in the car next to me started yelling that there was fire underneath the car. I immediately exited the car and crossed the street on a busy highway. When I reached the other side of the street. Pitch black smoke along with red flames billowed out from under the hood. Afire rescue truck arrive and immediately used a fire extinguisher to douse the fire. Then, the fire trucks and police came to follow up. The fireman lift the hood up and allowed me to view the damage. The battery along with other items on the engine was melted like candle wax. The car was towed away, however as the car was placed on the flatbed of the truck, my truck started smoking and flames were shooting from under the car. Car has been declared totaled. That was a very sad day for me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. While driving at an undetermined speed, the engine suddenly malfunctioned and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system). The contact indicated that the remedy to install a trailer hitch was inadequate and would not improve the safety of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 jeep liberty. While driving 50 MPH, smoke and sparks appeared from the engine compartment. Approximately five minutes later, the vehicle burst into flames. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and the contact was able to safely exit the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire and no medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 09/10/15*lj updated 10/26/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that a white cloudy smoke emitted from the front of the vehicle and into the inner compartment. The contact noticed sparks and pulled over to the side of the road as a fire erupted under the hood. The fire department was able to extinguish the flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The VIN was not available. The contact was later notified of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) years after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Ma 10/25/15
This vehicle is giving me a bunch of problem in the suspension, the first problem is with the front wheel ball joints which is a recall, I took it to the dealer and they said it was fixed years ago but how can it be fixed and still defective? They accept the condition and were willing to repair but only the lower ball joints but they said I have to pay for the upper ball joints which is over $1000, I did not do it and the car drives very unsafe, there is a heavy vibration in the wheel when driving over 30 miles, also the back tires got worn out every 2 months and I have to change them and they said will call me when the part from the fuel tank will be available to change it but hasn't happen yet in more than 5 months.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated while having maintenance performed by the dealer, the technician notified the contact that the front and rear control arms and ball joints were corroded. In addition, the contact mentioned that the power steering and gasket valve covers had to be replaced multiple times for a recurring failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.
On numerous occasions including today, my 2004 jeep liberty has fallen out of gear. Previously I was on the highway doing about 60 MPH and the car switched from drive to neutral on its own. Today the most recent incident I was leaving wawa to get coffee and on my way to work, at the red light the car was in drive, foot on brake as one would normally do. When the light switched to green I lightly tapped the accelerator/gas pedal and the car sat there for a moment without moving again as if it was in neutral. So I pressed the gas pedal again only this time the car started to reverse, as the gear shift clearly showed that I was again in drive. This is very dangerous, thank god both times this has occurred that no other vehicle was behind me or else they may have been a fatal accident especially when I was on the highway. I have read online numerous accounts where this has happened to other jeep owners I am very dissatisfied that it seems there was no recall with this issue as far as my research shows. I do hope that some one sincerely takes the time to look over the data and any other occurrences of this issue. *tr updated 3/17/16
Car smokes and smoke comes inside the car. It is extremely noticeable when it is sitting still car filled up with smoke.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. While driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel cap was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
During a routine oil change it was noted that the suspension and oil pan were excessively rusted.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. While driving 15 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Air conditioning stopped working and shortly after vehicle began making grounding noise. Smell of burning rubber/plastic coming from vehicle. A/c compressor needs to be replaced along with orifice tube. Mechanic says it is surprising I even made it home. Upon research, I find that this is a common issue with the 2004 jeep liberty.
There is a recall on this vehicle that causes fire when hit from behind. Jeep/chrysler has approved this recall, and sent letters out five months ago. They still have not moved forward with fixing any jeeps.
On the 18th of january of 2014, I was driving back home on a rural road where the speed limit is 25mph and I was driving around 15 MPH because the road doesn't have an adequate pavement, where there is alot of pot holes. My 2004 jeep liberty on a small hill, came to a sudden stop shutting all the system which turned the vehicle off. I attempted to turn the car back on, by turning the switch and it wouldn't turn on. I waited approximately 3 minutes when I saw a thick black smoke coming from the hood. I attempted to react quickly and saw that the doors were closed shut. I forced the door to open and ran quickly to the front of the vehicle. I lifted the hood and it was steaming hot that it burned my fingers, I then opened the hood and witnessed that the vehicle's motor was completely in smoke. I began to car 911 and stepped aside when flames started to come out from the motor. In less than 8 minutes the car was completely in fire. Both police and fire department assisted me during this tragic event. I have both reports to evidence the events that had occurred. I have attempted various times to contact chrysler within my local area and have not received any return call from them, while they have indicated that they will send a inspector to verify the vehicle, I left all of my personal details and am still waiting for their visit. I have been waiting and I have continued to call them in effort to have an inspector to verify my loss knowing that the car is still within the vehicle guaranteed, still I have not received any response after a two months of the incident. Here, I have not only suffered from material loss but also chrysler in my area does not demonstrate corporate responsibility nor customer satisfaction or concern for their state of being.
Engine overheated on the highway mechanic said that the jeep had a blown head gasket.
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 were at a berry farm picking raspberries, we looked up and saw our vehicle rolling towards us. The transmission must of popped out gear(park) the car continued gaining speed down the hill as it slammed into a tree.
Three weeks after purchasing this vehicle used, the car began hiccupping or lurching while idling, and had difficulty accelerating from second to first gear. Mechanic checked error message indicating cylinder miss fire and found that all spark plugs and one coil needed to be replaced. Problem continued and check engine light went on. Same mechanic checked error message indicating cylinder miss fire, and found rubber gasket on coolant tank mangled causing coolant to splattered over engine. Replaced cap. I took a 1200 highway trip with no problem. After I returned and resumed low speed stop and go driving, the problem resumed. This time, the check engine also indicated cylinder misfire, but a hose exiting coolant tank was ruptured leaking coolant directly on to the same cylinder that had already been replaced. Thinking we had finally solved the problem, the hose was replaced, the cylinder removed and cleaned, but leakage under car and splattered over engine continued. Car is lurching especially when accelerating uphill, and check engine light is flashing on and off. There is a hissing noise after I turn off the engine. My license plate has expired and I can't re-new until my exhaust is tested, which they will not do if the check engine light is on. What am I supposed to do?
In 2012 my jeep started bucking and jerking,idle surging, stalling and had. Hesitation while trying to accelerate, it also had sudden surges in car's speed while driving on the highway, the engine light was always on and at times it felt like the back wheels would spin before the car got traction. I was told I needed a new engine, a new engine was put in in feb 2012 and my car has never run right since. I am now on my second new motor and still am having serious issues with the car. Everytime one thing is fixed another thing goes wrong and it is a never ending cycle. I would never buy another jeep product again. This is only a part of all the problems I have experienced with my 2004 jeep liberty.
Was driving on the highway in the fast lane going about 70 MPH and we lose all control of the vehicle had to swerve all the way across the highway to get on the shoulder! Its a miracle we didn't wreck! Vehicle wouldn't start had no idea what happened, checked the oil and was full just got it changed 3 weeks prior at the dealership. Towed it to a shop and they said the engine was done! Had a warranty for 6 months and 2 weeks after this expired is when this occurred! Have complained everywhere I can and I get told this has never been heard of well all you have to do is google this engine and the complaints are endless! I am so unbelievably disappointed and no one is owning up to this problem! I am done with jeep and chrysler and I'll make sure everyone I ever know is too!
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...
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the dashboard started making a loud, clicking noise. Several minutes later the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road just before the car became filled with smoke and caught on fire. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The contact sustained smoke inhalation however, there were no additional injuries. The vehicle was deemed as destroyed. The fire originated from under the hood. The failure mileage was 76,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stopped the vehicle and upon opening the hood noticed flames. The fire department reported to the scene. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle. The inspector determined there was not a manufacturing defect. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v337000 (engine and engine cooling) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact of the outstanding recalls which did not include the engine recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the driver of the vehicle noticed smoke from under the hood. After stopping the vehicle the contact noticed flames coming from under the engine. The fire department was called and a report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty limited. The contact stated the number five valve in the engine failed and misfired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the coil wires, spark plugs, fuel injector, an ejection pulse test and the head gasket. The vehicle was repaired and it was still shaking and failed to accelerate beyond a 10 mile radius. The manufacturer stated there were no recalls or warranties and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 51,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty 4x4. The contact stated that when filling the tank, the engine caught fire. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer that informed the contact that the protective caps to the valve started the fire. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the check engine light would illuminate and over time, the vehicle would overheat. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility where she was advised the water pump had failed. The mechanic replaced the water pump accordingly however, the failure continued to recur. The water pump was replaced two additional times due to the recurring failures. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.
My 2004 jeep liberty with 46,253 miles has blown a head gasket for no reason. The auto shop stated that the jeep liberty are all blowing head gaskets for no reason. I found out about it when I got an oil change and they told me I have anti freeze in my oil. I said what does that mean and they told me that I have a blown head gasket and that is how anti freeze is getting into the oil. The auto shop that fixed it charged me $1,395.34 to fix it and they told me that jeep liberty's have been blowing head gaskets. He already fixed a lot of jeep liberty's head gaskets. I asked him what would of happened if I didn't get an oil change and kept driving with the anti freeze in the oil. He told me that I would have blown the engine. He also stated that jeep is looking into the problem and for me to keep the receipt in case they do have a recall on there head gaskets. I would like to file a complaint about jeep liberty's head gasket problems.
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