2005 Jeep Liberty: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jan 13, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 178,500 miles · SC

The steering got hard and felt like the ball joint on the control arms lock up ; the door locks cycle continuously and now driver door, left rear passenger door and back tailgate will not open, horn will not blow, radio will not work, and interior lights won't work. The steering problems happen while driving on highways and when making turns of any kind the slightest movement of the steering wheel will car is moving makes erratic navigation in anything other than a straight path. The door locks cycle on and off while driving and also not moving and without the car being started and is as rest without key inserted in the ignition cylinder. I am fearful for my grand children to ride in the car with me and very concerned of a failure that may jeopardize their safety.

Filed Mar 9, 2013 · Visibility · 88,888 miles · PA

Jeep liberty's from 2002-2007 all have defective window regulators. Chrysler knew this yet continued to knowingly use these defective window regulators. Why not, after they break chrysler gets to sell the dealership another defective window regulator and the dealership marks it up and then installs it for $400. It is a great scam. Almost a little ponzi scheme. Please look on the internet you will find numerous complaints about this problem. The window falls down at any time without warning. It can fall down while driving which is very startling to all of a sudden hear air rushing in the car behind you. It can fall down when the car is stopped at a stop sign or parked in front of your house. No matter when it happens it renders you car totally unsecured. Anyone can enter your car since the window will now no longer stay up. Any items in your car are now there for the taking by any thieves. That is the good news, the bad news is that your car is unsecured and you can be attack or killed at any time. Someone can enter your car and hide behind your seat or if you stop and they see the window down they can just enter it and you cannot stop them. The lighter side is rain or snow coming it and staining your seats beyond repair. Another problem with the jeep is that even condensation stains the seats and you can't get them out. This does not even include some of the other issues: belt tensioner, ball joints, roof rack, master cylinder, emergency brake shoes (which I believe were recalled and I paid for), horn stuck on, electrical issues, leaking windshield, fuel relay switch,scratches in the paint, power door locks on rear door, weatherstrip, lights and not getting everything I was promised from the dealer. This vehicle has limited my travel. You cannot even go anywhere without wondering what will happen to your car when you get back. Please recall it.

Filed Mar 17, 2011 · Body, Visibility · 10,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the passengers side rear windows and doors would not open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the window regulator was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 19,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2011 · Locks, Visibility · 19,000 miles · GA

The driver side rear window failed and the window and the unlocking mechanism will not operate. When this failure occurs, the window will not raise and the door will not unlock. The replacement parts are the same as the original parts. The rear sided window and locking mechanism (regulator) has failed. The dealership told us that this is a known problem (defect) with these jeep liberties. It is just a matter of time until they fail again. These rear windows are not used very often, so we do not know when the next failure will occur. We have one year left on the extended warranty, but if an improved part is not used for the repairs, it will fail again.

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Locks, Visibility · 40,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact stated that she has been having issues with her windows rolling up and down. Her door handles have been falling off as well. The contact stated they had taken the vehicle into the dealer for the problems to be repaired but nothing had been repaired.the contact stated her grandchildren have to ride in this vehicle and she does not feel as if it is safe. The general manager had not yet looked at the vehicle but is stating that they will not repair the door handles because the contact has abused the door handles. The failure mileage 40,000 and the current mileage was 59,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Locks, Visibility · 36,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The power windows would fail intermittently. The rear and front passenger's side windows were off track and falling into the door panel. Also, the front and rear driver's side door handle had broken off completely. The vehicle was taken to her local dealer where the window regulator and the door handles and panel were repaired under extended warranty. On a later date, the front driver's side window would operate intermittently and was slow to return to the closed position. Also, both the rear driver and passenger's side windows were dropping back into the door panel. The vehicle was taken to a local service shop where they advised the window regulator was faulty in design and referred her to her local dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where she was awaiting repairs. There were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was under 36,000 and the current just under 59,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2009 · Locks, Visibility · 37,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. While driving 30 MPH, the contact discovered that the rear driver's side window would not roll down. He was also unable to unlock the door. The dealer stated that the failure was a common defect in the jeep liberty, and the window failure caused the door lock to fail. The dealer charged $360 for the repair. In december of 2007, the rear driver's side window failed again. In march of 2008, the rear passenger side window failed. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they recommended that the vehicle be returned to the dealer for a diagnosis. Instead, the contact took the vehicle to a garage and the mechanic stated that the motor was defective. The failure mileage was 37,000 and current mileage was 59,398. Updated 03-06-09 *bf the dealer replaced the regulator. Updated 03/10/09.

Filed Feb 6, 2007 · Fuel system, Steering · 39,000 miles · PA · crash

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.