2006 Jeep Liberty: sudden loss of power

Filed Jan 28, 2019 · Driver assistance · 105,000 miles · TX

While driving my 2006 jeep liberty, for no apparent reason, the esp, ABS, and brake lights all sarted flashing at once. Since then, my vehicle would constantly lose power and stall out when attempting to accelerate. Diagnostic check indicated a defective speed sensor. It was replaced, and the issue corrected itself somewhat for a couple of months. However...the same exact issue returned. It progressively became so bad I had to remove the ABS fuses in order to even drive the vehicle, thus creating an equally dangrous situation. My jeep is out of warranty, of course, and I've read tons of complaints of the exact same problem with this vehicle, so I am basically (dangerously) waiting for a recall to occur.

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 Apr 10, 2018 · Engine · 180,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While driving various speeds, the vehicle misfired, suddenly lost power, decelerated, and the check engine indicator illuminated. Also, while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to klaben chrysler jeep dodge ram (1106 west main st, kent, oh) where it was diagnosed that the engine was damaged and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the engine lifter came out of the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 88,500 miles · NM

On two different occasions while driving on the highway at 60 MPH to 70 MPH, the engine of the vehicle shut down completely, without warning, with the loss of all steering or control over the vehicle. On two other occasions, the engine shut down completely, without warning, with the loss of any steering or control over the vehicle, after exiting the highway and entering city traffic. That is a total of four engine shut downs or stalls while driving the vehicle. The dealer can find nothing wrong with the vehicle. We just bought the vehicle, and this is nerve-wrecking and dangerous to say the least. The engine shuts down after driving long distances, and has happened from driving distances of approximately 90 miles to 160 miles. If you wait approximately one hour, the vehicle will then start up again and run. But it will stall again with complete loss of power. Others on the internet have also experience this problem with jeep 3.7 and 4.7 powertech jeep motors. Our jeep is a 3.7 motor. This appears to be the same problem as jeep experienced with jeep commander and jeep grand cherokee models, which were recalled. This situation can obviously be life threatening. Chrysler jeep should not be allowed to put life treating vehicles on the market and these jeeps must be recalled. We ask for your help in this matter before someone is seriously injured.

Filed Jul 19, 2016 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power when coming to a stop. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake air control sensor and idle control sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 11, 2013 · Engine, Visibility · 91,000 miles · MA

I own a 2006 jeep liberty. The rear left window fell. I never received any recall letter stating there was a problem with the windows. April 2013 I came out of work to find my diver side window down. Called the dealership and they informed me that there was only two months before the recall was over. Last year I started having problems with my check engine light coming on. I was told that it could be 1 of 2 things plugs or o2 sensors. I had the plugs and the upper and lower bank o2 sensors done 9 months ago. My check engine light has gone on and off over the last 7 months. I can't afford to do the sensors every time the light goes on. I have had fuel spill problems that started about a month ago. When filling my gas tank the pump doesn't shut off fast enough and there is an overflow of gasoline. Not only is this a fire hazard but with the price of gas its a lot money wasted. Also two weeks ago my jeep has been losing power while driving.

Filed Nov 5, 2010 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 jeep liberty sport. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power, the transmission light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the torque converter was defective. A transmission specialist stated that the transmission fluid did not circulate through the seals. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 86,000.

Filed Feb 17, 2009 · Driver assistance, Engine · 11,800 miles · FL

Hello, I bought a 2006 jeep cherokee sport in romania kj / le85 (the liberty 4x4 jeep for europe), from casa auto romania: / 7 february 2007. My technical problems with this car, still in warranty (2 years warranty in romania) are: -the esp/bas warning lamp comes on continuously with engine running, the light remains on at speeds greater than 30mps. First, this problem was randomly appearing, but now it appears each time I am driving on highway with speeds greater than 30 miles/h . -2 times my engine lost power for no reason; -the fuel consumption urban: ca 17 l / 100 km; -the fuel consumption extra urban: ca 12 / /100 km. My car is for the second time in the service in the last 6 weeks for the same problem ? Electronic stability control, the primary safety system of this vehicle. First time, after 3 weeks they said they fixed the problem. I brought it back next day with the same problem. My car is still in service. My great problem is that my authorized dealer is unable or don't want to fix these problems, waiting to expire the warranty of my car ? In few days. They don?t want to offer warranty for the pieces they replaced, they say the warranty of this pieces replaced expires with the warranty of the car. I'm afraid this problem is unsolvable for chrysler llc, and my car is an unsafe car. Also, I want you to help me with the serial number of the components of my car: wind screen, battery, pistons,?. I found this links on internet with 2006 liberty jeep owners with the same unsolvable problem. Http://jeephorizons.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=6836&sid=9f0a35885eee4cb496bf50e84284d105 http://jeephorizons.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=10382 http://jeephorizons.com/phpbb/?f=8.

Filed Oct 17, 2008 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 25,000 miles · MD

This is my third complaint for the same on -going problem. The ABS/bas, esp lamp will come on when going 45-50 MPH or medium acceleration. At various time the engine will lose power. Jeep liberty has been taken back three times to dealer. They said they are unable to dupilcate problem as the problem must ne active. The codes are present, but not active. I've written chrysler/jeep with not help or assistance. Vehicle is still under factory warranty.

Filed Jul 30, 2008 · Fuel system · 36,000 miles · OH

There is a slight fuel system leak that allows an air pocket to build in the fuel filter housing. When this air pocket gets drawn into the injector pump, the engine begins running badly, causing immediate loss of power. This has occurred multiple times, the first time the dealer could not duplicate the problem, so there was no point in returning to waste my time after that. I know how to temporarily fix the problem now that I have read so many other owners have experienced the same thing, as noted in the lost internet forum. The latest occurrence happened at 65 MPH passing on the freeway, and I nearly caused an accident trying to maneuver off the road when I lost power.

Filed Jun 28, 2007 · Acceleration, Electrical · 900 miles · NY

On 2006 jeep liberty renegade activates for no apparent reason, causing vehicle to lose power/choke out/stumble on acceleration. Problem occurred intermittently up to 3 or 4 times a week. Tended to happen often when going around corners in 1st or 2nd gear, and sometimes when just going straight. Sometimes the light will flash while the loss of power occured, but sometimes not.. When this occurred pavement was dry and there were no abrupt manuevers no reason for this system to activate. This was a serious safety issue that could cause an accident. Purchased vehicle new from dealer in november '06. Dealer acknowledged problem in march '07 , claiming they were waiting for a software update from chrysler. In june '07 I returned to the dealer and addressed the problem again, and I was told that there were no tsbs, no codes, and they could not duplicate the problem . They did not acknowledge"the problem this time. They acknowledged it in writing on my service receipt in march). Even on the way home from the dealer today it happened again when I exited an off ramp from the highway.

Filed Jun 7, 2007 · Engine, Wheels · 13,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. On may 29, 2007, while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle completely lost power. She stated that she was almost involved in a serious crash with several other vehicles. The contact stated that when she picked up the vehicle from the shop on june 6, 2007, it was not in the same working condition as before it was brought in for the fan belt recall repair. She stated that the wheels were loose and the air conditioner produced a burning smell when activated. The dealer remedied the recall, however, they stated that there were other potential failures that needed attention. The manufacturer has not offered any assistance. The contact stated that her vehicle is brand new and she has already received seven recall notices. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 13,000. Updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08