2005 Jeep Liberty: fuel leak

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Fuel system · 123,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the odor was caused by a fuel leak coming from the fuel pressure valve. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed May 15, 2017 · Fuel system · 91,935 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. While the vehicle was parked at the contact's residence, a fuel leak was noticed. The failure recurred several other times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the contact did not know what the mechanic replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred several times afterwards. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,935.

Filed Aug 25, 2015 · Fuel system · MA

I own a 2005 jeep liberty that has been recalled due to the fuel tank has a chance of experiencing a fuel leak during certain types of rear end collisions. I have returned the vehicle to the dealer and was told that chrysler does not have to make the repairs due to the car having a reconstructed title. I am checking with your agency to find out if that is the truth. I have had recall work done in the past without this issue arising.

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Fuel system · 67,050 miles · MN

This is a diesel. The wiring on the filter/water separator overheats and causes a fuel leak.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Fuel system · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. After refueling the vehicle, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. Due to the failure, the odor of fuel was present in and around the vehicle. The contact notified the authorized dealer several times and was waiting for a remedy to be determined. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 105,304 miles · CO

I am a fleet manager with the colorado department of transportation. We possess several of these recalled vehicles. The recall states that the fuel tank is vulnerable to fuel leakage in the event of a rear end collision. Chrysler's fix is to install a trailer hitch to serve as additional structural reinforcement. I received three recall notices some months ago. Those notices stated that at that time, chrysler did not have sufficient parts to effect the repairs, but that they would contact us when the parts were in stock. We heard nothing from chrysler, when I received notices for 15 more vehicles. I contacted cherry creek dodge and was told that they had 5 hitches in stock. When my staff dropped off a vehicle for repair, they were told we would have to take them to colorado chrysler going forward. I called colorado chrysler to see if they had parts. I was told they did not, and they did not expect to see any until the end of october. They said they were not permitted to order any, and that they were limited to an automatic replenishment of 5 hitches per month. Needless to say, this is ridiculous. These vehicles have a safety issue, and the chrysler dealers are dragging their feet on repairing them. Meanwhile, I have employees driving unsafe vehicles. I suspect that since the newest vehicles affected by this recall are 7 years old, they are being cynical and betting that most of these vehicles will be off the road soon, so if they can drag out the process it will save them money. This is completely unacceptable!

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Fuel system · 183,400 miles · CT

Chrysler sent me a recall notice in march 2014 stating a trailer hitch would be installed free of charge as a rear-end collision could cause a fuel leakage causing an underbody fire resulting in injury or death. I have called chrysler and a jeep dealership numerous times...chrysler says they do not have the parts...it's been 4 months....

Filed Jun 4, 2014 · Fuel system · PR

Hello my name is [xxx] and I recently learned that my jeep liberty is up for a recall the letter from the dealer says the fuel tank on your vehicle has a small chance of experiencing a fuel leak during certain types of rear ends collisions. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire. I already went to the dealer and they say that they don't have the parts, that was on february and they haven't contact me. I don't speak english so please contact me in spanish. Thanks and have a good day.

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · MA

Every time I fill my jeep liberty (2005) gas tank, the gasoline splashes out the fuel spout onto the vehicle, the ground and me (the person filling the tank). The amount of fuel that splashes out onto the car and ground when the tank reaches "full" is very significant enough to cause serious injury. This happens each time I fill the tank to the point where I can't fill the gas tank to capacity due to gas fume inhalation and spill on me and vehicle. I feel this is a serious problem that affects my health and safety and would like it fixed. Now I only fill the gas tank just below capacity so it doesn't leak fuel.

Filed Dec 19, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 103,000 miles · NC

Fuel was leaking out of the fuel filter head at the fuel heater electrical connection. The plastic around the fuel heater connecter had scorch marks. Vehicle stalled while pulling out of the garage due to air pulling into the fuel system through the electrical connection. Known issue for this vehicle type/model. Possible fire hazard and stalling potential. Have to replace the fuel filter head.

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Fuel system · 81,000 miles · NY

2005 jeep liberty diesel. Fuel/water separator leaks fuel through the heater electrical lines. Known fire hazard that jeep/chrysler has not recalled. Raw fuel runs out the live electrical heater lines. Engine was stalling on startup. Odbii code came on after a month of this "fuel leak severe". It was loosing prime while sitting due to air leaking in. Found fuel leak on pre-heater connector to fuel water separator housing. Found some burnt and melted plastic where connector was. I found numerous incidents of this on-line. I found a plethora of info on this and there weren't many of these vehicles sold. It seems like a serious issue. Chrysler obviously knows about their mistake, when I called them they were able to sell me a new separator with an updated fuel heater connection, fixing the known issue. With new separator, no issues. Should be recall. Stalling out on highway speeds and losing power. Could have been a serious accident. Chrysler techs couldn't fix the issue when I brought it in for repair and I spent over a $1000 on other repairs they thought were causing the issue before I found the info online about the separator issue and we found the melted heater connections.

Filed Apr 2, 2012 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · IL

When I fill up my gas tank and let the pump do the automatic shut off it overflows. Gas leaks out of the tank, on the side of the car, on the ground and sometimes on myself. This is dangerous and leaves a gas smell in the car for at least a day.