2006 Jeep Liberty: won't start

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · Transmission · 54,000 miles · TN

Gear shifter indicates jeep I is in park, but vehicle rolls and will not start in this position. Must "wiggle" four wheel drive shifter to get car into neutral to restart car. Vehicle rolls unless held in place by emergency brake.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · IN

I was on the highway came to a stop at a traffic light the jeep stalled and would not restart (no crank, no start). The traffic light was on a incline of a hill, the jeep was too heavy for one person to push up, and rolling backwards into oncoming 60+MPH traffic was not a option. A group of good citizens helped push the jeep to safety. Battery was fully charged, but security light was on, preventing a restart. In addition when the key is turn to the start position the check engine light does not light up as normal. Plus ECM is not connecting to the scan tool. Scan tool displays connection error. The ECM failed. Before the failure the jeep ran perfect.

Filed Jun 9, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · 97,000 miles · MI

My 2006 jeep just stop working, came out of work and would not turn over,ECM box went bad on my jeep. This is a common problem per my mechanic the on board ( brain ) computer ecu, ECM and ec box must be recalled or else this issue is on the purchasers like us. Fords had the same problem back in 96. Your part for may 2006 jeep ECM can not be located anywhere in the united states, how is this possible????????

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 72 miles · IL

Since I brought the car in 2008 at times the interior dash light and head lights flicker also the air bag light all the sudden stays on. I have intermediate no start at this time so I can't really use the car. I believe this might be an electronic issue.

Filed Apr 26, 2016 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · MS

My 2006 jeep liberty will not start or crank. The computer does not show any codes. The battery had power, the relays are fine and the starter is fine. When you are in the jeep and try to start it, it does nothing. Its like you forgot and left it out of park and tried to start it. The jeep does not click or even attempt to start. No one seems to know what's wrong with it. I love my jeep and it had been well taken care of. I have had numerous issues, and recalls. I still love my little liberty. If you could just help with a diagnosis, I would be forever grateful!

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 100,000 miles · MD

Jeep would not start -had lights, radio, horn etc. But it would not turn over at all. Towed to dealer. Tech performed diagnosis and found the problem - steering column had to be replaced. Total cost $798.00. I was told that the steering column and ignition switch were problem issues in this make and model but no recall was in place to repair. Ignition switch recall replace in 2006 jeep liberty manual transmission but not in automatic transmission

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Electrical · 97,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start when the key was inserted into the ignition and turned to the "on" position. The lights on the dashboard would illuminate, however the vehicle would not start. The contact also stated that the doors would not lock properly due to the failure. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer for diagnostic testing and both stated that the key was not communicating with the module in the ignition or vise versa. The mechanic stated that the vehicle needed a new key or the ignition module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · IL

When driving I would stop somewhere get back in to the jeep go to turn the jeep on and nothing would happen. It wouldn't turn over. Mechanic said to pump the gas. Sometimes it would start sometimes it wouldn't. Key would get stuck in the ignition and you had a hard time pulling it out. Took it in to the mechanic for a day and they couldn't find anything wrong with it, no codes. Drive again jeep would do the same thing. Then when far from home got into jeep to go home and it wouldn't turn over, wouldn't start, couldn't jump it, but the battery and all electrical worked. Had to have it towed to the mechanic. After 2 days they found it to be a broken pin inside the ignition. A plastic piece wrapped around a metal piece broke. $800 later after towing,parts and labor. This is a manufacture defect or just plain cheap parts. Liberty's should be recalled too.

Filed Feb 24, 2014 · Steering · 85,000 miles · NY

Car was disabled due to defective tab inside steering column. Vehicle would not start. Battery fine. Starter fine. Mechanic found it to be an non-serviceable part within the steering column. Entire column has to be replaced. I have to either wait for a new column to ship and pay a total of $920 parts and labor and tax. Or buy a used one and total cost is $475. This is a defective part that should be recalled. This part cannot be maintained and is not subject to normal wear and tear. This is a safety issue. This is a common problem for this model and can leave drivers and passengers stranded in an unsafe situation.

Filed Dec 13, 2012 · Electrical, Steering · 50,000 miles · FL

I was leaving my bank and entered my vehicle and proceeded to start it with my key. My key turned and would not start my vehicle. My battery is about a 1 month old and I checked to see if there was a loose connection or corrosion (connection tight and no corrosion). I checked all fluids (fine), I just had oil, oil filter and breather filter changed a few weeks ago and they check all fluids. I turned lites, wipers, turn signals and radio on (worked fine), horn worked. With my key in the ignition, I had no problem turning the steering wheel. I opened my driver's door and saw it show up as "door" on the dash panel and noticed engine lite on. I depressed and held brake pedal down and was able to shift to neutral and back to park with no problem. I had a friend come and look at my liberty, and he checked and did everything I did. We both thought it was the ignition switch. I informed the bank that I was having car problems and have to leave it in their parking lot over nite. I had the jeep liberty towed to a jeep dealership in stuart florida the next day (12/12/2012). They informed me that the pin in the ignition switch broke off and fell inside and that they would need to replace the whole steering column. And it would cost over $1000.00. I was informed the next day (12/13/2012) that they could not locate a new steering column and that they would need to replace the steering column with a used one. Now it will cost $800.00. I researched and noticed that other jeep liberty owners have had problems with the ignition switch. I hope I am not being scammed. My jeep liberty has about 50000 miles on it. As I think about it, wouldn't the ignition switch need to be replaced and not the whole steering column? My jeep is still at the dealership and I hope to get it back on 12/17/2012.

Filed Aug 10, 2012 · Fuel system, Visibility · 72,000 miles · WY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and there was an abnormal fuel smell. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop for diagnostics. The technician stated that the fuel pump would have to be replaced. After the fuel pump was replaced, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated the front driver side window and the rear driver and passenger side window would not open. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Electrical, Fuel system · ME

Last year around aug 2011 my key stuck in the key slot couldn't even get it out had after a while figured out if u push the brake all the way in then put in park then sometimes the key would come out started workin after about 2 to 3months later then on feb 27 12 it started 2 stick again then it wouldn't start we called chrysler. They told us 2 have it hauled 2 some where 2 have it checked its at lee auto in aurbon maine they we are now paying 200$ and they have not figured out what it is -chrysler, gave us a case num [xxx] and they told my husband if it is a faulty part they might help pay for it. Its has only 72000 2 74000 miles on it we had 2 put a new fuel pump in it already in 2011-I think we got the lemon right now I have 2 really on some one 2 give me a ride 2 work oya we all so went through a set of tire 1 year after alignment. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).