Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the engine on when it suddenly accelerated without warning and reached 5,000 rpms. She was able to turn the key to power the vehicle off however, the vehicle continued to run, causing the motor to fail. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The current and failure mileages were 72,256. Updated 10/19/11 *bf the consumer stated he started the jeep and allowed the vehicle to idle. While in park, the accelerator pedal, by itself depressed and the motor accelerator to 5,000 RPM accoring to the intrument panel. The consumer immediately turned the key in the ignition to off and pulled the key out. The motor did not shut off. This continued for a short period of time until the motor seized from running at that capacity. Updated 10/14/11
2005 Jeep Liberty acceleration complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. While the contact was driving 25 MPH he depressed the brake pedal as he was approaching a traffic light but the vehicle accelerated. He was able to stop the vehicle without incident and notified the manufacturer of the failure. The manufacturer advised him to have a diagnostic test performed by the dealer to determine the exact cause of the failure. The contact stated that he would take the vehicle to an independent mechanic but not to an authorized dealer since the dealer would not disclose the actual cause of the failure. The contact also stated the failure occurred approximately two additional times, when braking while approaching a traffic light. The failure and current mileages were 29,000. Updated 11/03/10 *bf updated 11/04/10
S10 appropriate handling-letter to the secretary from re acceleration problems. *tgw the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. The consumer stated he attempted to apply the brakes, but it felt as though they locked up. Eventually, the vehicle slowed down to normal speed. The consumer stated he was involved in an accident and none of the air bag deployed.
The 2005 jeep liberty in which we were riding accelerated while I was depressing the brake pedal. This happened twice. The first time, I thought that perhaps I had hit the accelerator accidentally. The second time (the very next time we started the jeep), I had my foot on the brake to slow our descent down a long driveway. I am positive my foot was on the brake. The jeep lunged forward and picked up speed. The only way I could stop was to turn into an embankment. The jeep overturned. The accident occurred on december 26, 2008 and was reported that day to the police and our insurance company. The 2010 toyota incidents have prompted me to report this incident, but the accident occurred a year earlier. Again, I repeat: the brake pedal was depressed; this was not a case of accidentally hitting the accelerator.
While waiting at a traffic light the vehicle started to accelerate and struck the vehicle ahead of it. The brake pedal was applied with both feet but this not stop the vehicle. This has happened on more than one occasion, but this time there was property damage.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. When depressing the accelerator pedal the contact heard a loud siren sound that did not occur until after the dealership completed the recall work. The contact did not know the work performed for the recall. The dealership informed the contact that the siren sound was natural. There was no particular time of the day when the contact heard the siren sound. The vehicle's current mileage was 35000.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle had difficulties accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined it was a transmission problem. The contact attempted to get assistance from the service dealer several times, but the parts were unavailable.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, who replaced the power control module. The problem returned after a month. That component was replaced five times. Also, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost pressure. The vehicle operated after restarting. The tire pressure light illuminated, but the tire pressure was normal. The dealership was unable to diagnose these problems.
Uncontrollable acceleration - 2005 jeep liberty crd diesel.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not accelerate more than 10 MPH when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer for repair but could not duplicate the problem. A diagnostics test was performed and displayed no problems with the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted, but no solution was available.
On my way home from work I made a stop to the store. I drive major interstates to & from work. I was getting back on I-74w. There is major construction going on & it's heavy traffic time. I got on the ramp to blend in with the traffic & before I could ,the throttle stuck on wide open. I was trying to merge & control the vehicle at the same time. I continually rode the brakes to hold the car at bay. If I let off the brake, the throttle was still stuck & took off with pace. I kept applying the brake I started to smell something burn. All of a sudden the dash warning light came on . This is minutes after I started with the problem. The electronic throttle control light was flashing. As soon as I got out of the construction zone I pulled the car over & shut the motor off. I called the dealership service department, and they had the vehicle towed in. They notified me the next day and told me that the problem was the app sensor (accelerator pedal pressure sensor) and that they have to order the part from nashville, tn. They gave me a loaner car to drive until the repairs are made,which hopefully will be monday 3/20/06. This really upset myself and my husband because this problem could have LED to a major accident, bodily injury,and or death to myself and other users of the highway. This vehicle was purchased in 01/06 and has only 3900 miles on it.
Runaway acceleration.
2005 jeep liberty crd will "sling shot" itself when starting from a stop with the A/C on. When you start to accelerate making a turn from being stopped the vehicle will start to move and you can feel, hear the engine gaining RPM but not movement then a sudden slingshot effect will take place. The selling dealer said it was normal for a diesel engine with a turbo to do this. Also stated it was in the electronics and there wasn't any thing they could do to repair it. I would have to wait for a factory bulletin to come out. This new vehicle pulls to the right constantly, I requested the alignment to be corrected during the same dealership visit as above. I was told my alignment was checked and there was no abnormal tire wear so it must be the crown of the road causing the pull or drift. This vehicle also surges when the cruise control is engaged and you start up an incline, it will continue to surge as long as the incline lasts. After picking the vehicle up at the dealership today I started home and all three of the faults occurred. I returned to the dealership and the shop foreman went with me , where the vehicle again acted up. He said there was not any thing they could do about the surging and the alignment and the sling shotting was turbo lag. I have not diven the vehicle on wet or snow covered pavement, however, with what does I not sure I want to.
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