2004 Jeep Liberty: jerking or lurching

Filed Nov 24, 2020 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift into gears correctly. The contact stated that the RPM surged while driving 40-50 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked during the failure with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that occasionally the transmission ceased in first gear. The vehicle was diagnosed by her son who retrieved dtc codes: p0700 (TCM) and p0734 (incorrect gear ratio). The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed May 3, 2015 · Steering · TX

I was driving on hwy 620s approximately 65 MPH and my rear end began jerking from the right to the left and I almost ended up in the ditch and I was very scared. Recall l27 was issued in 2012 but jeep will not help me. I have been calling and for months with this complaint and problem I had been having but I was told jeep would only cover jeeps that resided in "salt states". I've spoken with several customer care rep's with jeep and on may2nd that there was actually 3 stipulations to this recall: 1. I needed to live in a salt state 2. The state where my jeep was built/made at 3. What year my jeep was. I spoke with 2 representatives that could not tell me what state my jeep was built/made in with my VIN #. I found this strange, they should know this information. The 3rd person [xxx] on may 2, 2015 was able to inform me my jeep was built in toldeo, ohio and I was referred to another # [xxx]. [xxx] told me my VIN# was not considered a "no open recall". I've been laid off my last 2 jobs and can't afford to have this repaired. I'm scared I'm going to lose control of my car and end up killed or killing someone else. Please help me... Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Suspension, Transmission · 165,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle slid from left to right without warning. In addition, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate over 40 MPH. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v085000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2013 · Engine · 109,000 miles · KS

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?

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 Aug 28, 2008 · Transmission · 2,100 miles · FL

Shortly after purchasing my jeep liberty 4x4 with 6 cyl. Engine and 4-speed automatic transmission new, it would occasionally exhibit an abrupt thunk when downshifting into first gear as in coming to a stop. The local jeep dealer said it was common to the vehicle and a "quirk." it continued to do this off and on until I reached approximately 43,000 miles at which time the condition worsened. Now, it will also display a loud thunk and jerk in the rear feeling as if you have been hit from behind when starting to move forward from a stop in 1st gear. I know I was not hit as there was no one behind me one time and I pulled over to check on a second time to be sure there was no evidence of being hit. This happens approximately 2 times per week, depending on how often the vehicle is driven. The feeling is very alarming. I called one jeep dealer who said there was nothing they could do unless they can reproduce the symptom or if a warning light was on to read the error codes (no warning light has ever gone on). The second dealer said they would look at it for $100, but could not guarantee anything.

Filed Jan 4, 2008 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · IA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. While idling at a stop light in 4 wheel drive, approximately 6 feet behind another vehicle, the vehicle dramatically jerked forward without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into the other vehicle. She had to place the vehicle in park to prevent movement of the vehicle. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The contact noticed that when switching from 4 wheel to two wheel drive, the vehicle operated awkwardly as if it was not in the proper gear. The vehicle stalled once while driving and then restarted itself moments later. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2006 · Suspension · 32,254 miles · PA

1)loud noise in the front 2) then a jerk of the car to the right 3)loud bang, sounded as if something just dropped to the ground 4) could not control the vehicle.

Filed May 8, 2006 · Suspension · MD

I was driving along approaching a stop sign when suddenly the car lurched and stopped. When I turned the wheel to move out of the center lane, the ball joint fell out of the wheel and the control arm fell to the pavement.

Filed Jan 17, 2006 · Acceleration, Airbags · 34,360 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated when applying brake pressure the vehicle lurched forward. When attempting to make a low speed stop at a stop sign, the vehicle suddenly accelerated into traffic. The vehicle continued to accelerate even though brake pressure was applied. The vehicle struck a culvert, rolled 3 times and eventually came to a stop along the embankment. The contact was extracted from the vehicle by emergency services. Although the contact was wearing a seat belt, minor injuries were sustained. Upon initial impact, the seat belt released from the buckle assembly and the air bag did not deploy. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance adjustor.

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Steering · WA

While shifting gears driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Vehicle jerked, and it was taken to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the steering power assist pump needed to be replaced and replaced it. However, the problem recurred, and the mechanic could not duplicate the problem.