2005 Jeep Liberty: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Aug 16, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · 193,000 miles · CT

Drivers side lower ball joint catastrophic failure with no warning signs evident except split boot(s). Separation/break from upper control arm, tie rod and steering assembly at low speed reverse. the federal safety agency Recall ID: 06V288000 (Daimler-Chrysler Notification Code: F23) of lower ball joints performed by Chrysler authorized dealer/repair station 2007. Dealer contacted two (2) weeks prior to incident to coordinate possible re-repair and/or consideration of faulty OEM parts used in original recall. Consumer stated gas smell around his car and inside.

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · OH

Filling up the fuel tank, the automatic fuel dispenser does not stop allowing fuel to spurt out. I lose about 1/4 -1/2 gallon every time. I slow fill to help alleviate, but it doesn't always work. Consistent fuel spills on the pavement and side of vehicle. Also gas smell inside vehicle after filling up.

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · NJ

I've been made aware of the possible recall regarding the fuel tanks - and I always have a gas odor in my car. It is usually much stronger after I fill my tank but I always have a gas odor. Also I have the passenger back window down like many other owners.

Filed Nov 27, 2012 · Fuel system · OH

Every time I fill up my gas tank, it overflows. I put on the lock and then it pumps until it overflows. Gas then drips down the side of my car and onto the ground, creating a fire hazard. Once this happens, I then can smell the gas fumes inside my car as well.

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.

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · VA

Hi, I own a 2005 jeep liberty for my wife, purchased it with 20k and now with 98k we have a consistent problem with gas pumps not shutting off at any of the stations where I have purchased gas. At first I just assumed it was related to a particular pump, but have found that it overflows no matter where I purchase gas. I have done some research on liberty owners forums and talked to others who have the same problem. Some have had their tanks replaced, which seems to solve the problem. I believe that this is a serious danger, especially with 3 young kids of ages 7,5,2 and if god forgive something horrible would happen and certainly an environmental issue especially when such efforts are made to even control vapor emissions on modern vehicles. The first time the tank overflowed my wife relates it to me as being scared,surprised and soaked her leg and shoes. When trying to pump gas it just literately just not easy it takes about 10 minutes to pump half a tank manually. The stopping the pump to avoid spilling gas is not suitable long term solution. I'm concerned about the environmental issue, but am more anxious about the safety issue this causes, especially for my wife and kids. It's bad enough driving around with the smell of gas around the jeep, but I hate to think about other worse scenarios such as a fire or having gas sprayed in someones face. I hope there is a fix for this and believe that it should be covered as part of an emissions and customer safety related service campaign. Please let me know how to get this fixed. Thanks, signed

Filed Mar 12, 2011 · Fuel system · NJ

After filling the car with gas there are strong fuel odors inside the cabin. This happens each time the car is refueled.

Filed Aug 30, 2010 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · OH

Every time I put fuel in my car, the automatic shut off does not engage. I splash gas all over my car and it drips to the ground. If I am not super careful, I also end up with gas on me and I have the smell of fuel on me. I must stand closely to my car, and I must listen to the fuel and guess when to stop pumping. I worries me everytime I fuel my car.

Filed Mar 12, 2010 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · MD

2005 jeep liberty. Approx 62,000 miles. Gasoline will overflow from tank when fueling before pump automatically shuts off. The gasoline will overflow at every time the tank is filled to "full", regardless of station location or brand. Most of the time the amount of overflow is estimated at less than a cup, but has been as much as a pint on a few occasions. This did not happen for the first 4 years the vehicle was owned, and then would only happen occasionally. The tank now overflows every time. Since the issue is present regardless of the pump used, the vehicle itself is the likely defective component. I have read many reports of this issue online, but as of yet this issue has not LED to a recall. This is a health and safety issue as it is a fire hazard. It is also a hazard for the person pumping the gas as the person has the gasoline spilled or sprayed on them. The spillage will also cause the car to smell of a gasoline odor and fumes are likely present. I must now make sure my 2 month old is not in the vehicle when I refuel as I am worried about him being exposed to the fumes.

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Fuel system · 30,000 miles · CT

When filling up my 2005 jeep liberty the gas over spills. This wasn't always the case but has been happening more frequently over the time of owning the car. I currently don't fill up the vehicle due to this issue because when this happens the car smells of gas.

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Electrical · 44,000 miles · CA · fire

My 2005 jeep liberty was running rough, so I pulled over to investigate. I opened the hood, but couldn't see much in the dark. I went around to the passenger side to retrieve a flashlight and as I opened the glove box, I saw flames from under the vehicle. I reached to shut the hood and then called 911 for the fire department. Unknown reason for the start of the fire. Other notes: I had previously filled the tank earlier in the day. In july the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine service and a factory recall on the emissions system. Months earlier the car had been taken to the dealer for routine service and I complained of a fuel odor, which they were unable to identify.