2006 Jeep Liberty: jerking or lurching

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 Dec 15, 2017 · Steering, Transmission · 14,736 miles · MD

The clutch ignition, power switch of my truck keeps stalls. The vehicle don't start, when the clutch pedal is pushed down. Also the engine crank and start without the clutch pedal being pushed down causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lurch. I was notified by a dealer after inspection that said problem is a manufacturer problem, that was on recall. However said my vehicle VIN# could not be located with the recall. I called the manufacturer on 1‑800‑992‑1997, and was told I have to pay for the repairs. I will highly appreciate your immediate intervention.

Filed Feb 11, 2016 · Suspension · 200,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked while turning in the driveway. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the wheel was not properly attached to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger ball joint fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal popping noise. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver side ball joints fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Acceleration, Wheels · 77,345 miles · IL

I bought a2006 jeep liberty in august of 2014,been having problems with the tires ,which keep seeping air and I have to put air in it every other day. When I press on the foot pedal the car jerks and it speeds up by itself. Couldn't get my key out after it was put in park. Press on brakes and still couldn't get them out. The shift lever moves without pressing on the button that supposed to lock it in place. The date that I put in is for the shift lever which still isn't fixed yet .the other things been going on since I bought the car .

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Transmission · 146,000 miles · WV · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH up a hill, the vehicle jerked and there was a burning odor present. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Suspension · 50,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the front lower ball joints were loose and the front end jerked violently. The dealer stated that the front suspension needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Brakes, Suspension · 15,000 miles · CA · crash

I was in stop-and-go commute traffic traveling approximately 15 MPH. Traffic started moving a little faster when the car in front of me brake hard, I pressed hard on the brake pedal and my jeep lurched forward before braking hitting the car in front of me. The road was dry and there were no skid marks.the way the jeep lurched forward it felt like the brake pads were worn out or the rotors were warped or the shocks were faulty. We had bought the jeep liberty new less than one year earlier. I was able to drive the jeep home. That was a friday and by monday my stomach became so distended I could barely move. I had been in contact with kaiser advice nurses throughout the weekend and that monday I was hospitalized. 2 weeks in the hospital resulted in the first of 3 surgeries that changed my life and my families life permanently. Surgery 1 was an illeostomy in july 2007, surgery 2 was j-pouch surgery in december 2007. Surgery 3 was abdominal reconstruction surgery in september 2013. I have permanent nerve damage in my stomach, painful scar tissues throughout my upper torso, a degenerating disc in my lower back and ongoing abdominal and hip pain. The physical and emotional toll this has had on my family is tremendous. My 2006 jeep liberty has been determined to be a lemon by the state of california.

Filed Jun 18, 2010 · Engine · 17,971 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty 4x4. While driving at 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to ride roughly. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence as the vehicle exhibited severe jerking. The dealer replaced the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve and the failure recurred. The egr valve was replaced a second time however, the failure recurred. The dealer advised that he was unable to locate the exact cause of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 17,971 and the current mileage was 61,946. Updated 8/25/10 *cn the egr valve was replaced four times. Updated 08/27/10 updated 08/31/10

Filed Feb 22, 2007 · Transmission · 16,450 miles · OH

I am the owner of a 2006 jeep liberty. Approximately 3 weeks after I purchased the new vehicle the transmission failed while I was driving on the highway. At that time the vehicle was towed to the service department where the transmission problem was said to be repaired. Since that failure the vehicle was not running properly: the automatic transmission did not seem to be shifting smoothly. For the next 8 months I tried to have the service department repair the problem but they did not, the told me the "problem" was normal. In january 2007, I noticed the problem with the transmission was getting worse. I had to press the accelerator more than normal to get the car to shift after making a stop. The car would then jerk into gear while my foot was on the accelerator and I would speed up more than was safe. The final incident was when I was accelerating to get on the highway after a stop and the car jerked into gear along with making a clunking sound. Because I was trying to accelerate, when the car jerked into gear I was sent off the side of the road. Thank goodness there was no traffic or I would have been in a serious accident. I drove to the nearest service department where the problem was quickly diagnosed as a torque converter problem. The vehicle was in for repairs for 22 days before I got it back. Parts were replaced in the transmission but only after approval from the manufacturer. The vehicle is running a little better but it is still not running like it was when I first bought the vehicle. This problem can be deadly and I no longer feel safe driving the vehicle.

Filed Nov 28, 2006 · Transmission · 500 miles · PA

When driving at speeds greater than 40 MPH, car jerks and bucks, like it's unable to shift into next gear. This happens randomly, but at least once a day. This vehicle is a 2006 jeep liberty diesel.

Filed Sep 7, 2006 · Engine · 150 miles · MI

Engine jerks when running.