2006 Jeep Liberty: engine failure

Filed Nov 12, 2025 · Body, Fuel system · 180,000 miles · IA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-25 MPH, the front control arm fractured. The front wheel seized, and the vehicle drove into a driveway. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was contacted and suggested an appointment, and that the rear control arm was not covered under warranty. The contact was informed about the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V252000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Structure) and the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V278000 (Suspension). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2023 · Engine · TN

Engine blew, engine not properly working

Filed Jul 8, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 137,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The key seized in the ignition happened when the vehicle was parked at home the shifter cable fractured the contact stated that on several occasions after the vehicle was parked with the gear shift lever in the park position, the contact was unable to remove the key. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Simi valley chrysler dodge jeep ram located at 2350 first st, simi valley, ca 93065, (805) 581-9090 was contacted by phone for an estimate on the cost of the part for the shifter cable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufactured was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000. Piir=y.

Filed Dec 6, 2018 · Engine · 152,500 miles · VA

While driving about 55mph on 95 south (4 lanes of trafic), the front of jeep jerk, shuttering, loud noice, immediately lost power engine light came on. I pushed on emergency blinkers and strong armed jeep on an angle to the side of the road. Emergency assistance tow required. Dealer reporting catastrophic engine failure , now confirmed by second regionial consultant provided by chrysler earlier this week. Agreed to replace engine. Concern that if chrysler 3.7 engines have a historical problem a recall should be issued.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 137,000 miles · NC · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the gear shift would not engage into drive and the vehicle started making a roaring noise. The contact's vehicle lunged forward and struck the preceding vehicle. The brakes seized and the pedal was all the way down to the floor. The police filed a report. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000. Updated 05/11/16*lj

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. When the key was removed from the ignition, the engine continued to run. The contact placed the key in the ignition to the on position and then back to off to finally shut off the engine. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that when the key was placed in the ignition to the on position, the engine failed to turn over, however, all the electrical functions continued to run. The contact removed the battery to shut down the electrical functions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2013 · Electrical · 78,551 miles · MD

Key stuck in ignition. Tech verified concern. Found shift interlock cable shifter assembly seized and interlock stretched. Tech accessed and replaced shifter assembly and shift interlock cable.

Filed Aug 6, 2007 · Engine · 25,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the engine failed without warning on three different occasions. The failure occurred while driving 20 MPH and almost caused him to crash. The vehicle was inspected by a jeep dealer twice and stated that the sensor for the boost was the cause of failure. The dealer stated that they cleaned the sensor. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current mileage was 28,000 and failure mileage was 25,000.