2006 Jeep Liberty: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Feb 13, 2023 · 124,000 miles · IL · fire

The contact owned a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a burning odor was detected and there was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact parked the vehicle at her residence and inspected the vehicle. There were flames coming from the driver's side rear tail light. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. No fire department report was filed. The vehicle remained at the residence but was inoperable and not yet deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 4, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

My front lower ball joint broke my windows regulators don't last 6 months I tried to do the recalls since I bought thing and every time I tried I get the same thing we don't have the parts we don't have the parts not 1 of my recalls have been done tried n tried got feed up when I seen that there all off my VIN look up for my 06 recalls but 1and the funny thing is I just I made a service appointment on line to get lower control arms this week didn't say about no really until I was there and they were getting ready to pull it in then all of a sudden they don't have the parts in they would have to order them what a joke my AC blower hasn't worked on 1 since bought it new can't belive it has not caught on fire yet I'm now at almost 100000 miles they ain't done anything yet and not going to either I'm sure I'm wasting my time typing this useless information as wasted my time trying to get all my recalls fixed wishful thinking thanks for listening have a good day

Filed Oct 12, 2019 · Seats · 89,000 miles · MA · fire · 1 injury

The drivers seat caught on fire and burned my daughter. Fiat chrysler jeep has not responded to our communications. My daughter was burned by a fire due to a defect in a fiat chrysler automobiles fca us jeep. The vehicle is a jeep liberty limited. Chrysler jeep has refused to return my phone calls and has left the vehicle in an unsafe, dangerous situation. Fiat chrysler automobiles fca us jeep also made a fraudulent claim that is a cover up for the defect that caused the fire. Please help us and any other potential jeep victim that may be at risk due to this unsafe vehicle defect. Fiat chrysler jeep has been heartless and unkind in escalating this issue. Their employees have stated that the company does not have internal escalation procedures for safety and they have refused to escalate the matter to senior management. Fca has left the vehicle in an unsafe condition for way too long.*dt *tr*dt the consumer submitted photos. *tr*dt consumer noticed other seat is heating extremely as well.

Filed Sep 9, 2016 · Fuel system · SC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. After the vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle, a burning fuel odor emitted from the rear passenger tire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined; however, the technician stated that there was a fuel leak. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The vehicle was repaired per the recall, but the failure recurred. While the air conditioner was operated, the fuel odor still entered the vehicle. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the dashboard and thin gray smoke coming from the rear passenger tire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 28, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 90,000 miles · NY · fire

Went to start smoke came out from dash was parked in gargage truck is still in shop ins told me only reason they woul d cover is because is was a long coustomer thy only gave me 883 to repair there are at least 14 codes due to this don't know if they will reset if not I have to pay for repairs I do have fire protection on truck this is allstate I will send paper work if needed at a later date I have none also waiting for check told for me to pay repair shop

Filed Apr 29, 2015 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · PA

In nov 2014 as I was delivering mail in my rhd jeep liberty 06, my heat was on and my blower fan "blew up", blowing black smoke into the jeep from the vents and a burning smell came from the dash board. I took the jeep to my local garage in which time they tore the dash apart and found it had in fact "blew up". It now only runs on one speed (high). During the next few months (winter) every time I run my heater with the fan or the defrost my dash board goes haywire. Meaning gauges shut down, all alert lights go on and/or flash and all beeps, buzzers and noises sound. It continues until I turn the heat/defrost off. I took it back to the garage on numerous occasions in which they ran the scanner with 7 codes coming up. After a few hours of sitting it would just reset itself and codes would disappear. Everytime it rains now the dash board does the same thing. I have had 2 garages and several different mechanics look at it and can't figure out the problem. On april 25 I called chrysler to get my jeep in for the n46 recall and asked about the electrical issue and explained the situation. I told her it was a known problem in the jeep libertys. Her response to me was "in the last 25 yrs I've worked here, I have never heard of this problem." so I said I'd like it looked at while its there for the recall issue. Her response again was " you need to take it back to the garage that looked at it the first time, and you do know that we automatically charge $98 an hour for diagnostic checks." I was looking over my paper sent in the mail to me about the n46 recall today and found at the bottom of the paper it reads............"ask your dealer about the following notification. Our records indicate that your vehicle also requires repair for notification g03" I google searched jeep liberty 06 recall g03 and found.........this is a blower fan issue. And chrysler won't even look at it.

Filed Feb 17, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 87,000 miles · MN · fire

I tried to make a u turn road was narrow so I had to back up and got stuck in the snow . I rocked it back and forth a few times and then we noticed smoke and fire coming out from under the hood .we got out of the vehicle and within 10 minutes the whole jeep was on fire! There was no damage to the vehicle when I got stuck not a clew why this vehicle would have started on fire.

Filed Oct 19, 2013 · Fuel system · TX

Have called several times to chrysler (800)247-9753 in reference to the rear end bumper recall on jeep libertys campaign # 46 according to representatives, stated owners should be receiving a letter in the mail end of september 2013. Haven't received any letter addressing recall, called again today 10/19/2013 appx. Mtn. Standard time 11:48am , stated they are awaiting approval from nhts before any letters are sent to owners in reference to the recall of rear end bumper causing fire hazard issues, whereas they should be attaching a hitch to make vehicle safer for passengers and driver in case of rear end collision so vehicle not bursting into flames.

Filed Jul 20, 2012 · Lights · 54,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle emitted a rubber burning smell from the tail lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the cause of the failure was electrical wires from the tail lights. The vehicle was not repaired. Both of the tail lights remained burned. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2012 · Electrical, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · PA

Gas tank overflows when fueling because it doesn't sense when its full. I have to stop fueling before I think its full so this doesn't happen, so I am unable to fill tank completely. Spills all over my clothes, on the ground and down the side of my vehicle. Also I smell an electrical burning smell when I'm driving my vehicle sometimes which is very scary.

Filed Mar 6, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 20,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty 4x4. The contact stated that vehicle would surge forward when shifting into any gear and the vehicle would also loose power abnormally. The egr (exhaust gas recirculation) valve melted, causing a burning smell to release into the vehicle. In addition, the gear shifter would shift out of park independently, causing the vehicle to roll away. The contact also stated that the rear passenger side door handle became defective, making it impossible to open the vehicle door from the interior of the vehicle and the ABS, esp and traction control lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. ....updated 06/18/12 *bf the consumer also stated there was a problem with the control arm on the vehicle and because of the widespread problem a recall as issued. The consumer was then informed the recall was old, and her VIN was not included. The vehicle would loose power suddenly after driving forward, the windows would make a dragging noise, even though the dealer replace, the wheel speed sensor was replaced, the interior door handle on the passenger side was inoperative. The check engine light illuminated several times. Updated 06/22/12 updated 6/25/12 *cn updated 06/29/12

Filed Dec 1, 2011 · Fuel system · CO

Gas overflows every time I fill up. I have not caught on fire yet, but I worry for me and my children.