2005 Jeep Liberty: transmission slipping

Filed Jul 23, 2020 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · WA

The manual transmission slips out of 1st gear. It's dangerous when trying to make a left turn, or merging into traffic, red lights uphill. It is unsafe for the car to drop out of gear and looses power when it is most important to get out of the way. This transmission issue leads to a lot of 'near misses' from drivers behind who expect to roll forward as normal or flowing traffic who don't expect a car to stop in front of them. Mechanics say this is a known issue for this model. I took the car into the dealership when the problem first started, and while they know of the problem they were not able to fix it under the warranty (which at the time it was still under). In various jeep forums, I've seen other users complain of the same safety issue. At one point there was talk of a class action suit - but nothing happened. There is undoubtedly data around this. Look at how many jeep accidents happen within a few seconds of starting (from a stop sign, light, up-hill, etc). I bet most accidents happen from behind, or from the side (while merging).

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 jeep liberty. While driving 45 MPH, the transmission slipped and became stuck in third gear. The contact noticed smoke near the rear of the vehicle and flames rising underneath the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2012 · Suspension · 118,000 miles · RI

Was driving about 35 MPH during rush hour when I heard a loud noise, followed by a grinding noise from the rear of the vehicle. Noise went away and I picked up speed returning to about 35 when vehicle lost all control of back tires. Fishtailed as if I was slipping on an ice patch. Was able to pull over without hitting anything but was very close to the car in the left lane. Mechanic told me the right trailer arm was completely rusted through and snapped. Left trailer arm also showed signs of corrosion and is very weak. Was about 2 miles from getting on the highway during rush hour. Could have been much caused an accident.

Filed Apr 23, 2008 · Visibility · AZ

I purchased a 2005 jeep liberty in july 2005, only 10 miles. I was excited as this was my first new vehicle. I heard good things about jeep however, over past two years I am very disappointed in jeep. I have had two recalls on my jeep. One replace the ball joints and the other for a transmission/gear slip. Two months after I bought it, motor on the driver?s side rear window went motor was making noise and window just rolled down. On the freeway the window just came all the way down by itself. I brought the jeep in and reps told me the regulator/motor was bad. I noticed that other customers had same problem. Little over two years later, other window on the rear passenger side went. My window broke thursday night, 4/10/08. I was leaving work late and where I work isn't best part of town. I came up to my jeep and noticed the window was all the way down! This is definitely safety issue. Called the dealership the next day at moore chrysler jeep peoria az 85382 told them what happened. I asked the rep if they would need to order the part before I come in. She stated and I quote, ?no, we don?t need to order the part as this is a common jeep problem. We have plenty in stock.? This is obviously a manufacturer defect I was furious at this point since this is the second time I have had to go and get this fixed. This is not a wear and tear type of problem. This is a manufacturer defect and they know it is faulty product. This is common knowledge at dealerships and they know that! I can?t see how jeep could knowingly put these vehicles up for sale like this! This is definitely a safety hazard. What if I had been parked at the mall? There is no defense, the window just rolls down by itself, with the engine turned off! As you can see I am very upset by this. This faulty motor needs to be recalled in all jeeps! I hope that no one gets hurt by this faulty motor as a child could easily go out the window! Or they could get in and hide and rape or kill someone!

Filed Nov 15, 2007 · Brakes · 26,000 miles · PA · crash

The brakes on my 2005 jeep liberty failed in a mall parking lot and caused an accident. Only 1-1/2 months earlier I had rear brakes replaced at the suggestion of the dealership (mileage was 25,000 miles). The dealership near the accident site said there was nothing wrong. I took it back to the original dealership where I purchased the vehicle (twice), and they said they checked everything and could find no problem. The brakes failed twice since the accident; fortunately there were no vehicles or pedestrians around. There are times when braking that it feels like the brakes are slipping. I am afraid to drive the vehicle. Contacted jeep complaint line and there is nothing they will do because I have no physical evidence there is a problem. I stopped at the dealership a third time, and the service manager said it could be an intermittent problem and unless they are driving it at the time of the incident, they cannot help me. Consequently, there was $3,300 damage done to my jeep and I am not sure of the damage to the other vehicle. I had to pay $500 deductible, $100 for a rental, and my insurance rates will surely rise.