2008 Jeep Liberty engine problems

Filed Aug 28, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · CA

While driving the vehicle the car started having various electrical problems. The wipers kept going on and off and all instrument lights kept going on and off.

Filed Jun 13, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · NY · fire

We had a fire in the engine compartment. Fire started at the engine manifold ! We took pictures of the damage! This could have killed my son in law ! We gifted the vehicle to him so it could be used as a station vehicle. A dangerous situation Exist ! There is no recall or acknowledgment of this problem being identified!

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 138,880 miles · KY · fire

Once parked the heat sheild came up against the heater core and must have sparked causing it to catch fire under the hood! Needs to be investigated before causing a possible fatal issue

Filed Mar 7, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · TX

The vehicle starts good no problems during the fist start of the engine on the day, my work is a follows I make several stops during the day with an approximated 30 min in between, later during the day vehicle stalls, several lights on dash board flush and move, I have to make serval attempts to start the engine vehicle continue to stalls, at this pints the vehicle has staid several occasions at the dealer and different mechanic per the dealer they dint now why the vehicle is doing this , per mechanic starter, and alternator good. So far I had replace the battery, computer and pay for multiple inspections, this is frustrating, I also noticed online re search multiple jeep owners have the same complaint, any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you .

Filed Aug 3, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 118,000 miles · MO

Our 2008 jeep liberty was parked in the driveway. All of the sudden the horn began honking on it's own, the vehicle started, the alternator made the belt burn, and the windshield wipers would not shut off. All of this was happening with no key in the ignition and the vehicle was locked. When we tried to put the key in the ignition, the vehicle would not stop making the noises or shut off.

Filed Jan 8, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while attempting to move from a parked position, the vehicle called. The contact stated that the check engine light then illuminated. The contact stated also stated that the failure occurred while driving at various speeds. The contacted stated that the vehicle was inoperable. The contact also stated that the fuel pump and the fuse panel was replaced on three separate occasions by an independent mechanic however, the failure recurred. The contact was also informed that the failure was similar to manufacturer communication number: 10136536 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 100,000 miles · NM

When starting vehicle it will not turn over. It continues to crank until ignition is switched off. This problem does not happen all the time and is very unpredictable. Typically after several attempts the vehicle will start up correctly. The vehicle has done this in the cold and in the heat, after running fine all day or sitting turned off over night.

Filed May 8, 2019 · Engine · 91,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While driving 15 MPH, a loud scraping noise was detected from the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear heat shield fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

Filed May 3, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 180,000 miles · TX

When trying to unlock with remote key, horn blares, wipers go, washer fluid sprays, locks go haywire. Happens regularly now, also started while idling for awhile. Concern is that it will do this when driving soon. On one occasion I started vehicle but it would not turn off while doing this. Happened a least a dozen times in last 6-8 weeks.

Filed May 23, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 188,112 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While driving unknown speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated and there was an abnormal sound emerging from the vehicle. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed that the heat shield became detached and was on the drivetrain. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (port jeff chrysler jeep dodge ram, 5130 nesconset hwy, port jefferson station, ny 11776) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and did not assist. The failure mileage was 188,112.