2005 Jeep Liberty: jerking or lurching

Filed Jun 17, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · 102,000 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while reversing and making a left turn, the front driver’s side ball joint fractured and the lower control arm detached. The steering wheel also shook and jerked while driving approximately 50 mph. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was a recall repaired in 2006, for the ball joints. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Suspension · 142,000 miles · MI

Recall of control arms: purchased in november 2015. 1/22/16 in the evening, my 16 year old son had just gotten off the highway and was coming into town (at 25 MPH thankfully), felt a jerk and heard a noise. Pulled over immediately. Bottom line, the control arms were rusted the whole way through...recall issue. I called them and they said they would pay for tow. I have tried relentlessly (sometimes nicely and sometimes not so nicely) to get them to pay for the 2 day rental that I had to pay for while the truck was in the shop. They said they wouldn't because it was outside their "parameters". I understand, buyer beware, check recalls etc before purchasing. They may or may not (typically not from what I am reading) provide you with acceptable customer service. The inconvenience is typical, that's life. But for me to have to pay out of pocket for their sub par equipment.....not acceptable. The local dealership was friendly and as helpful as they could be considering all they really needed to do was fix the recall item (I did have them repair another separate issue at my cost). They were quick to get it repaired. I dealt with aaron and thought he was professional and friendly. This could have caused injury or even death to my son, especially if he had been on the highway like had just a few minutes earlier. I have a hard time accepting that $100.00 is going to be the difference in good and bad customer service for them. This is their case # 28638056

Filed Sep 21, 2014 · Airbags · 135,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

A car got hit by a semi and spun around on the interstate and heading straight toward me, I stopped but still got hit in the front end on the drivers side (airbag did not deploy) then I was hit by a semi on the back passenger side. Had sit belt on but still got jerked around and injured my neck & back, my right arm hit the steering wheel and sustained an injury as well (still going to doctor for arm and chiropractor for neck and back). My jeep was totaled.

Filed Dec 26, 2012 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · PA

Was stopped at a red light waiting to turn left. When the stop light turned green I attempted to proceed with the vehicle. Initially when I depressed the accelerator nothing happened. After about 15 seconds the vehicle lurched dramatically forward into opposing traffic. We were very lucky that the oncoming cars were able to swerve to avoid the vehicle. I took it in to a repair facility and the inspection showed that it was a transmission failure.the vehicle has been previously repaired on 5 separate occasions for similar transmission problems. In speaking with the mechanic performing the repair he indicated that chrysler had severe problems with the 42rle transmissions. I'm filing this complaint as I am very concerned that manufacturer has been allowed to produce a vehicle with an inherent defect that creates a severe safety impairment.

Filed Apr 12, 2012 · Airbags, Suspension · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk violently causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle rolled over several times. The contact mentioned that none of the air bags deployed and no warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileages were unknown.

Filed Aug 31, 2010 · Transmission · 71,000 miles · WA

2005 jeep liberty, automatic, with 71k miles. Traveling on freeway with cruise control on when sudden loud "thud" followed by forward jerking motion. Disengaged cruise control. Was able to continue to destination. On return, jeep started but will not move in any gear. Towed to repair center. Diagnosis showed that the transmission failed but not due to lack of maintenance or driving habits. Transmission just failed. Replacement transmission is on backorder from jeep for two weeks as of this writing. I will write to chrysler as transmission are not to just fail after 71k miles. This is a defect that chrysler needs to acknowledge.

Filed Apr 18, 2008 · Transmission · 18,000 miles · MT

The 2005 jeep liberty limited crd has had a residual problem of fluctuating of RPM's (shuttering) during idling, creating stalling at stop lights when the brakes are engaged on a cold engine start. At busy intersections when the brakes are engaged, the vehicle will unexpectedly lurch forward and usually cause the engine to die in the middle of traffic. This is a major safety hazard, causing an immediate life-threatening situation. This vehicle has been in the shop five times for the same issue and the problem is still present. Fuel filters, air filters, egr valves and return lines of injectors have been replaced, all to no avail. This urgent issue needs to be addressed immediately.

Filed Dec 1, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 15,528 miles · OH

1.a) ck engine lt came on, heavy black smoke, jeep would stall, fuel mil decreased,b) A/C quit working,c) jeep violently jerked while accelerating/braking, jeep would lurch after coming to a complete stop, jeep stalled during turns and in middle of intersections leaving the jeep stuck in the path of oncoming traffic,d) safety recall of lower ball joints,e) while out of state, driving home at pm on highway, the elect throttle and battery warning lights started flashing, electronics and lights on jeep failed, jeep stalled on highway and would not restart, f) after p/u the jeep up from the shop for a new starter and battery, within 30 miles, same warning lights appeared, electr quit, and jeep again stalled in traffic and would not restart, rear hatch opened and windows stuck down 2.a) wouldn't run properly, unsafe to drive b)A/C quit c)not safe operate jeep for 5 days until auth dealer could take in thejeep d) recall replacement e) had to have chrysler tow to shop (first site didn't even work on diesels, second didn't have a certified diesel tech in) f) had to have chrysler tow to shop 3.a)egr etc replaced but in shop for 5 days due to backorder on parts b) transducer switch replaced, refrigerant refilled; safety backup switch on A/C not replaced because part was on backorder,part installed a month later c) authorized dealer stated diagnostics showed transmission failure to include front pump, seals, and other misc. Parts with the torque converter out of range, service bullentin issued by chrysler indicated parts were on backorder, parts installed after 10 days in the shop d) lower ball joint kit installed, in shop and unable to drive for 1 day e) installed new starter, let jeep sit for 1 day and was not able to start, put in new battery and stated jeep was fixed, unable to drive jeep 7 days f) jeep still there, no power, may be the alternator but because battery is dead, the failure history is unretrievable, not able to diag problems other thean prob electrical.

Filed Oct 29, 2006 · Transmission · LA

2005 jeep liberty crd has intermittent and unpredictable issues with "shuddering" and "bucking" both on the highway and at low speed or stop. The vehicle sometimes dies unexpectedly at intersections, or hesitates when accelerating such as turning from stop at an intersection. The automatic transmission "gear hunts" between 50 and 60 MPH, causing the vehicle to shudder and lurch unpredictably. Most notably dangerous problem is that of the vehicle dying when the brake is stepped on while approaching an intersection, or dying when pulling away from an intersection. This situation could cause an accident, as the vehicle will stop without the brake being applied. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership 3 times for the same trouble. The hesitation problems seems to disappear for a time, but always return. The transmission shudder and "gear hunting" have never ceased. The dealer has repeatedly suggested that it is "turbo lag" or the "filters need to be replaced." filter replacement has done nothing.

Filed Sep 29, 2006 · Transmission · 22,000 miles · GA

The best way I can describe the problem is: our car has behaved like we've slowly released the clutch on a manual transmission vehicle while the vehicle was stopped. It has an automatic transmission. The car will lurch forward, hard against the brakes, the engine will start straining and finally stall out. Fortunately, each time it's done this, we were in our own driveway or a place where there was no danger of causing an accident, or were able to hold the brakes hard enough to keep the vehicle from entering the roadway. It seems to do this when the vehicle has cooled off but not necessarily when it's completely cold. We have not been able to recreate the right set of circumstances for the dealer to see the problem (we are not sure what the right set of circumstances are). Since no codes have been set, and it hasn't happened when the dealer drove it, no repair has been made or offered to be made.

Filed Dec 13, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 50 miles · KY

Dt: the contact complained about several problems. The first problem occurred when slowing down to 50 MPH, the vehicle jerked. The second problem involved the egr valve which was replaced. The third problem concerned the check engine light illuminating. There was a popping noise in the rear end when reversing. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer, and an oil leak was discovered coming from the return line on the turbo. No repairs have been made. *ak updated 01/04/06.