2004 Jeep Liberty: engine stalls while driving

Filed Apr 16, 2020 · Engine · 135,000 miles · GA

While driving would run rough, stall out while stopped, stepping on gas bogs down the engine making the vehicle not move on highway, street driving, turning left or right. Replaced all fuel injectors fuel pump, charcoal canister, plugs and coils, still a problem took to garage stated a recall on cylinder heads.

Filed Nov 12, 2018 · Fuel system · 127,000 miles · CA

After filling fuel tank the car starts fine but then the engine stalls multiple times in the first 3-5 miles. This is hazardous since it often happens when pulling into traffic leaving the gas station. It seems to go away and the car runs fine after several miles of driving and stalling as I slow down for stop lights or stop signs. I recently bought this jeep and this has happened several times after fillups. I just googled the problem and found it is a common issue. I thought it would be good to add my information to the list. I have done nothing to try to solve the problem at this point.

Filed Sep 1, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 173,000 miles · NJ · fire

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.

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Fuel system, Suspension · 130,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 12v085000 (suspension) and 13v252000 (fuel, gasoline, structure) however, the part was not made available. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 to 25 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Engine · 85,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Sep 24, 2014 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · NJ

It has been many months since I received a recall which was supposed to be remedied by installing a hitch. (gas tank is at risk of rupture) my dealer [xxx] in summit, nj claims that chrysler has not sent the part. I have inquired several times and I get the same story. I realize it is an old car however I am getting the impression that the longer chrysler keeps stalling making repairs the less of these cars there will be to repair! Since this is so dangerous I think they ought to be encouraged more strongly to do the right thing. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 12, 2014 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. There was smoke emitted under the hood, and sparks under the vehicle. The vehicle front end then became engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who indicated that they could not diagnose the vehicle due to the damage. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed May 28, 2013 · Engine · 126,000 miles · DE

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.

Filed Nov 16, 2012 · Engine · 76,000 miles · NH · fire · 1 injury

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.

Filed Jun 23, 2012 · Locks, Visibility · 42,000 miles · NJ

Rear driver's side window fell into door. Could not get it back up. Window is now held in by zip ties. 6/23/2012 front passenger power door lock stopped working. Purchased vehicle used in june 2007, rear passenger power door lock not working at that time. Occaisionally vehicle will stall and restart while driving.

Filed Jun 14, 2010 · Electrical · 3,000 miles · WV

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.