The heater connector on the fuel filter housing has developed a significant fuel leak. This issue caused the vehicle to stop running at a traffic light in heavy traffic. I had to call for a tow. The tow truck guy hopped into the vehicle and turned the key to put in neutral so that he could load the vehicle. He left the key on and within a minute smoke was rolling out from under the hood. I thought the thing was going to catch on fire. I had no fire extinguisher (why would you need one for a new vehicle?). I jumped in the vehicle, turned off the key, popped the hood, and pulled the heater plug off (which was where all the smoke was coming from). Obviously, fuel leaking on electrical connectors (especially an electrical fuel heater component), doesn't make for a safe mix. This issue has already been reported to the federal safety agency and has also been reported on various jeep forums. This issue is a safety issue and should be addressed by the manufacturer.
2005 Jeep Liberty fuel system complaints
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My 2005 jeep liberty 4x4 was serviced on january 11, 2007 at its place of purchase (brown daub chrysler in easton, pa). I had described to my service tech the car was making a loud screeching noise when turning and that the car had pulled to the right off and on (every few days) while I was driving. The mechanic stated that he found a "normal noise" related to an air valve in the power steering, and there were no repairs made to the vehicle. I was operating the jeep liberty on saturday, february 3rd. I had the vehicle in park at a drive-up atm. When I shifted the car back into drive, the front tires grabbed, the car kicked forward and the steering wheel pulled to the right. The jeep rode up over a concrete curb and struck a cement pole, shattering the passenger's side front window, ripping off the door handle, causing a dent and paint damage to the passenger's side of the vehicle. Beyond this problem, the jeep has been serviced for a broad range of mechanical problems at least seven other times since the purchase date (october 2004). The fuel sending unit has been replaced twice, the vehicle has had two recalls, and four months after I purchased the vehicle the sensor wires had "rubbed through completely" on the transmission. Right now, the vehicle is at a body shop for repair and inspection. It will then be returned to brown daub for a thorough diagnostic checkup of the power steering and/or steering column. Beyond the steering issue, this is not the first time the car has 'kicked forward' - normally this occurs after stopping on wet roads (at traffic lights) my main concern, again, is the steering issue that contributed to this accident. I believe it needs to be further investigated.
05 liberty crd had the egr replaced every 6 months also glow plugs.
Fuel filter head on my diesel engine jeep liberty crd developed a leak. Fuel leaked out through the fuel heater electrical connections creating a potential fire hazard. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and repaired under warranty.
2005 jeep liberty crv diesel check engine light stayed on. Dealer replaced egr valve twice (under warranty). Problem was not resolved until the third trip to the dealer. They replaced the block that the egr valve mounted to and this finally resolved the problem. I now have 28,000 miles on the vehicle and no problems. The dealer was very good and persistent in finding the problem.
Gas tank has no flap where the gas goes into the tank. As a result gas sloshes out of the tank when full. The pump does not shut off and the gas runs out the side of the tank. I consider this to be very dangerous. The dealer told me they checked the other vehicles in their lot and several were that way and they had no other complaints about this. This happens every time I get gas.
1) driving vehicle 2)vehicle stalls, engine cuts out, stumbles 3) reflashed computer numerous times, torque converter and clutch pack replaced.
A minor impact into the rear of a 2005 jeep liberty by a mid size lexus SUV traveling about 15 to 20 MPH caused the poorly designed and poorly located plastic gas tank of the jeep to rupture and leak profusely. Thankfully the vehicle did not ignite on fire otherwise someone would have died. I cannot believe that this and other jeep products (the wrangler comes to mind) are allowed on the road. Many of these vehicles have or had rear mounted gas tanks with little or no crush space. The liberty appears to be the worst with what could only be described as having a gas tank mounted bumper! Also, the gas tank hangs well below the bumper and in most cases the vehicle that hits it from behind dives under the jeeps bumper and hits the tank directly. Something needs to be done about these vehicles!
Upon approaching a red light, I pressed on the brake pedal to make a stop. At that time the engine continued to accelerate. Not knowing if I was going to be able to stop I pulled along the side of the road and released my foot from the brake. When I did this the engine kicked back down to a normal idling speed. I did contact my dealership and jeep manufacturing. Waiting on a reply from jeep.
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