2006 Jeep Liberty: fuel leak

Filed Nov 21, 2018 · Fuel system, Suspension · FL

The rear suspension lower control arms may corrode and could break without warning. Safety risk: a broken rear suspension lower control arm could cause a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash. Remedy: the right and left side rear suspension lower control arms must be replaced the fuel tank on your vehicle has a small chance of experiencing a fuel leak during certain types of rear end collisions. Safety risk: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · 84,000 miles · FL

The fuel tank has a chance of experiencing a fuel leak duringcertain types of rear end collisions. This could result in a fire.

Filed Feb 15, 2018 · Fuel system · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While pumping fuel into the tank's filler neck, the fuel leaked out without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

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 Feb 23, 2015 · Fuel system · 84,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Nov 8, 2014 · Fuel system · 71,000 miles · NY

I purchased what appeared to be a well maintained 2006 jeep from a local reputable dealer at a cost over of 10 grand on 10/3/14. The first tank fill up the gas overflowed out of the tank. There was no "stop" the gas just came out. I asked the cashier if there was a problem with the gas pump and they said they didn't know. So, the next gas fill up a week later, the gas shot out of the tank this time. Still no warning to stop filling the tank with a gas "stop". I contacted the dealer, who could not find anything mechanically wrong with the tank, and had to pay for and send the car to a local jeep dealer for repair. To make a long story short, they replaced the gas tank. Albeit I received the car back with less gas than I had left it with. Took the car home, filed the car on friday 11/7/14 and the gas mechanism did stop the gas, but only after gas leaked out from the gas tank again, and they never even tested the car to make sure it didn't happen again! As I found out later, they replaced the tank with a used tank. I am incredulous about this issue. My dealer is going to take care of this issue, I hope. And if it is not fixable, I will never buy another jeep or chrysler product! From what I am reading on the web no one is listening to us jeep owners. Thankfully I have a small warranty period that covers this issue, but I implore you to reopen this issue. I can attest this is not internet hype. I have worked hard for most of my life and feel as a consumer I am being taken advantage of. To make such a substantial purchase to only find out that thousands of others are being ignored with the same issue is beyond me. Please fix what is already broken.

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Fuel system · GA

We received a recall notice months ago stating there was a chance for fuel leakage during a rear-end collision. We still have not been able to get this repaired as the dealer states he does not have the parts needed. I am very concerned as my daughters drive this vehicle. What can be done to get this fixed?

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MI

The gas tank overflows every time the vehicle is filled up. Gas station pumps do not automatically stop when filling the tank. This occurs every time and at every gas station. This has the potential for starting a fire. It also leaks fuel into the environment.

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Fuel system · TX

There was a recall on my jeep liberty issued october of 2013. It is now july 2014 and I still have not received my "follow up" letter. I spoke with my dealer on many occasions and the remedy parts are still not available. The following is an excerpt from the notice sent to me. This is a serious situation and if I am rear ended, my car could explode. Waiting almost 1 year after a recall is unacceptable. "the problem is... The fuel tank on your vehicle has a small chance of experiencing a fuel leak during certain types of rear end collisions. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire. What your dealer will do? Chrysler intends to inspect your vehicle and install an original equipment manufacturer (oem) trailer hitch where appropriate, free of charge (parts and labor) to better manage crash forces in low-speed impacts. The parts required for this program are currently not available. Chrysler is making all reasonable efforts to obtain the parts as quickly as possible. Chrysler will contact you again by mail, with a follow-up notice, when the remedy parts are available".

Filed May 30, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · MN

Received important safety recall n46/the federal safety agency 13v‑252 about a year ago. Have inquired with the dealer several times and not getting anywhere with the inspection of oem trailer hitch. They keep telling me that parts not available yet. I am very concerned about rear end collision and fuel leakage.

Filed Mar 24, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 66,000 miles · GA

Over the past few months, I have occasionally smelled a kerosene odor while driving my jeep liberty diesel. Today, I read about a common problem with the fuel heater on the liberty diesel and so I checked the heater on my vehicle. The plastic insulator around the electrical pins of the fuel heater connector (on cable) is discolored and partially melted. Doing further reading this evening, I discovered that this problem can also be a source of fuel seepage. Although I didn't see any evidence of fuel around the connector, this is obviously an electrical problem and may have been also been the source of the odor I have been smelling while driving. I feel fortunate to have discovered this in a pre-failure condition and have not (yet) experienced a serious fuel leak, engine fire or engine stoppage due to fuel system failure, I was disappointed to learn that your agency was aware of this design problem back in 2007 (pe07041), but closed it with apparently no action taken. In my opinion, this condition certainly warrants a manufacturer's recall and repair. I have photos of the partially burned connector on my vehicle, should you be interested in seeing them. It is quite obvious that the electrical capacity of this connector is being exceeded and is a serious design flaw.

Filed Dec 12, 2010 · Fuel system, Lights · 40,000 miles · CA

My rear tail lights and stop lights bulbs keep burniging out. The rear passenger housing has been replaced free by the dealer. Since then I have had to replace the same housing in less than two years. The rear tail lamp and brake lamp bulbs do not burn the filament the light bulbs actually explode inside the housing or melt the housing. The plugs that hold the bulbs are scorched. I have both the rear lamp and plugs to show the defect. I am not the isolated case: most liberty owners and some grand cherokee owners have had the same problems. My second complaint is a fuel leak at the connection of the fuel heating element. The filter head where the fuel filter is attached also has a heating elemnt.. The electic plug connection at the head leaked fuel onto the connection. I observed when the ignition was tuned on, the fuel leaked and vaporize as it was being shorted and heated. I disconnected the electric plug., filled the female receptacle with fuel tank epoxy and rubber plug for good measure. Will be replacing scorched connection and filter head as soon as possible. I will keep all defective parts for your inspecton upon your request thank you.