2006 Jeep Liberty: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Suspension · 125,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was also a vibration in the steering wheel and the vehicle bounced. Furthermore, the front end of the vehicle was low to the ground and the front tires were rubbing the frame of vehicle while turning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Mac haik dodge chrysler jeep ram (5255 I-35, georgetown, tx 78626) was contacted and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Engine · 48,000 miles · PA

This is my second complaint. Getting ready to return my 2006 jeep liberty (4x4) to a jeep dealership for the 8th time. Engine hesitates, loses power and check engine light constantly comes and stays on. They have already done the following: replaced o2 sensors, plugs (three times), run numerous diagnostics, replaced left side values, replaced left side cylinder block, replaced right side cylinder block and also replaced the left side cylinder block they replaced the time before, replaced timing housing gasket, and who knows what else. Chrysler and mechanics can't solve the problem. All my research says this engine is faulty and needs to be recalled. I have found numerous complaints about this engine and vehicle. Something needs to be done. After thousands of dollars spent, nothing has been resolved. After over two months with 5 different chrysler case managers, they only want to give me $350 for this problem. No consumer should have to go through this, especially when the taxpayers have bailed out this company.

Filed Oct 27, 2011 · Engine · 48,000 miles · PA

Engine light would flash for 5-10 seconds and engine would hesitate. After this occurred 2 or 3 times the engine light would stay on. Mechanic replaced o2 sensor per engine code. Problem continued. Went to chrysler dealership. They replaced plugs and did diagnostic. Problem continued. Went back to dealership two more times and they now said that a nhtsb said liberty was having value problems. They replaced left side values. Two days later same problem continued. Took back to dealership, they called chrysler and were told to replace cylinder block. Replaced block. One day later, same problem. Vehicle back to dealerhip for the 6th time and no solution. Contacted chrysler, have had 5 different case managers and no satisfaction, just the run around.

Filed Dec 4, 2007 · Fuel system · 34,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While driving between 50- 65 MPH, the vehicle hesitated without warning. The contact smelled fuel inside the passenger compartment twice. The dealer inspected the vehicle and found no failures. The failure mileage was 34,000 and current mileage was 38,792.

Filed Oct 6, 2007 · Transmission · 50 miles · MA

Automatic transmission torque converter is going into partial lock-up. Manufacturer is aware of situation per kn 87887255, but there is no repair at this time. Hesitation, shudder, almost stalls. Been occurring since purchased new.

Filed Sep 6, 2007 · 15,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact leases a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact scheduled an appointment in june of 2007 to have the blower motor replaced. He stated that the part for the repair is still unavailable in september of 2007. The air conditioning system hesitates when it is activated. The dealer cannot provide a specific date as to when the manufacturer will have the part. The current mileage was 17,000 and failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2007 · Engine, Fuel system · 5,300 miles · AL

After purchasing my diesel jeep I noticed a shuddering in the transmission at about 55-65 miles an hour. Considerably worse with you decelerate after acceleration. In a construction hold on traffic my vehicle idled for about 10 minutes. When I was cleared to move forward I put the gear selector in drive. The jeep stalled. It took me a several attempts to restart the motor. I have done extensive research and have come up with one answer. Air is in the fuel. I have taken it to a jeep dealer in ozark alabama and in dothan alabama. Chrysler tells them that the air in my fuel system is ok. I demand to know what is a safe level of air allowed in the fuel system. No one has measured the amount of air in the fuel system. Please tell me so I can have it measured because I have volumes. I am afraid it will stall out on me again. I have had a few close calls when the jeep hesitated and choked after a long light and a train crossing,

Filed Jan 14, 2007 · Engine · 11,800 miles · MO

Description : the vehicle is a 2006 jeep liberty 4x4 equipped with the 2.8l crd (diesel engine). From an intersection at a complete stop, I proceeded to turn left into another street. I accelerated to approximately 15 MPH when the vehicle suddenly lost. All power and would not accelerate. The engine began to hesitate and the vehicle could not go faster than 5 MPH. It could only limp along at this speed while I attempted to get off the road. This created a serious condition for other drivers to attempting to avoid my vehicle until I could reach a section a that allowed me to pull-off the road. The vehicle then stalled when I came to a complete stop. I attempted to restart the vehicle after a few minutes, and it ran in a normal manner. I subsequently continued my trip without any other incidents. This is a very disconcerting defect because it exhibits no signs that allow the operator to take preventative actions to avoid possible accident during road use.

Filed Nov 13, 2006 · Engine · 5,240 miles · AZ

The vehicle is a 2006 jeep liberty 4x4 equipped with the 2.8l crd (diesel engine). From an intersection at a complete stop, I proceeded to turn right into another street. I accelerated to approximately 15 MPH when the vehicle suddenly lost all power and would not accelerate. The engine began to hesitate and the vehicle could not go faster than 5 MPH. It could only limp along at this speed while I attempted to get off the road. This created a serious condition for other drivers to attempting to avoid my vehicle until I could reach a section a that allowed me to pull-off the road. The vehicle then stalled when I came to a complete stop. I attempted to restart the vehicle after a few minutes, and it ran in a normal manner. I subsequently continued my trip without any other incidents. This is a very disconcerting defect because it exhibits no signs that allow the operator to take preventative actions to avoid possible accident during road use.