Front windshield wipers automatically comes on once car starts. Wiper switch is in the off position. Turning signals has ceased. The totally integrated power module (tipm) is what defective, which causes a safety issue. Several jeeps have this problem & the manufacturer needs to fix it; it's a defect.
2008 Jeep Liberty visibility complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While operating the vehicle, the sun roof was unsecured and a rattling noise was present. While driving in the rain, water leaked into the cabin of the vehicle from the unsecured sun roof. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000. *tt
The problems started with the new battery going dead for no reason until I installed security cameras on our house and saw the head lights would randomly turn on and off running the battery dead when the car was parked in the driveway. Then the windshield wipers would come on and not turn off and sometimes the car wouldn't start and when it did on these events it would shake acting like it was running out of gas
A piece fell from under the seat which makes the seat feel loose. The side control panel for moving the seat back and forth does not give full control of adjusting the seat. The key less remote will not lock and unlock my doors. I have to use manual locks. I took it to be looked at, I was advised ground wires were crossing and blowing out a fuse/relay. The mophar skyliner sunroof is off track. There is a manufacturer defect in the sunroof. Chrysler has not issued a recall yet several jeeps are having and have had this issue. It is $300 for a new roof which will break/go off track within 2 years. Or $6000 to repair the roof I have which still does not guarantee it will break/go off track again. The roof opens on it's own while I am driving causing exposure to outside weather. I have read from other customers that the roof has flown off while driving which can cause injuries to the passengers in vehicle and/or driving around the vehicle.
Recalled 16229 jeeps for faulty equipment. For some reason my jeep had same problem but not covered?? Same bad parts used but not covered!!! Same safety issue but not covered???
Bought the vehicle in va on 2/19/18, driving home to me and after 50 miles in rain the horn started going off every time the wipers moved. Pushed the horn button and the washer fluid started squirting out. Was able to pull over and had to shut the jeep off then was able to continue. Stopped in ct for gas and got back on the interstate and the all lights turned off on the outside but all the dash warning lights turned on, wipers turned on, horn turned on, washer fluid sprayer went continuously and the motor would stop and start on its own, while moving! Luckily, made it to the side of the road and turned the ignition off but all electrical components continued to go off randomly then the car would not restart. After turning the key on and off multiple times, moving the shifting lever, pulling fuses from the panel under the hood and putting them back in it started running again. This happened a second time about 100 miles later. Was able to get the car back to me but after I shut the jeep off and started it back up the horn and wipers started going off without any switches being touched. Looked this issue up online and found that this is a very common problem for jeep/dodge/chrysler vehicles made in and around this time. Had a recall been done I would have known this was a possible issue and been able to make a better choice of a car to buy for my daughter. There was a real danger of getting into an accident when all of the lights went out while driving in the rain on a busy interstate and then the motor turning off and on while in traffic.
While driving on x way at 70 MPH heard noise and saw section of roof slider lifting up and air gushing. Slowed to pull off and whole panel lifted up and almost blew off. Stopped and panel crashed down with front corner coming into passenger side seat. Fortunately no one was in the seat! We taped the panel down to nurse it home on side street at under 40 MPH. Dealer said would cost more than $1000 to fix, probably more and repair would not be guaranteed. We cannot afford to fix. We never used the slider in the past. Inquiries on internet reveal many similar incidents by other owners and their attempts to repair with estimates over $3000. Definitely a serious issue. Could have lost control of car if not already stopping, panel could have separated and hit other cars, panel coming into car could have injured driver or passenger!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. The contact stated that there was a sun roof leak that progressed. The vehicle was not inspected by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine a solution. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the panoramic sun roof slid back and forth, affecting its performance. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact opened the panoramic sun roof to see if it would stabilize, but it failed to close properly and the wind pushed it off track. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (bayside jeep and chrysler, queens, ny, 718‑229‑8700), but the technician was unable to repair the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and they promised to take another look at the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the sun roof suddenly opened and collapsed in half. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder and manually pushed the sun roof back in order to continue driving. The contact also stated that the sunroof was replaced by different unknown dealers four other times. The vehicle was taken to huvaer chrysler/jeep/dodge in richmond, michigan where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new sun roof, which was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While driving 60 MPH, the sun roof fractured. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Various electrical systems would spontaneously turn on while driving or parked. My wipers (front and back) would turn on full speed, my horn would blast, lights would dim. Even when I turn the car off, these systems stay on. When I open the drivers door, the wipers would occasionally move 1-2 inches.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While driving 20 MPH, the horn and windshield wipers continued to operate independently. In addition, the contact stated that the windshield wiper fluid continued to spew out and failed to shut off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Intermittent problem. When starting car, wipers come on and turn signals fail to work. The only way to get wipers to stop is to pull the fuse. Turn signals remain inoperable. This problem has been ongoing for over 2 years. Have taken vehicle to dealer multiple times. Dealer claims they cannot locate a problem; however, there clearly is a problem. Do not feel safe driving car with wipers going and no turn signals. We have also had issues with interior lights remaining on. Very distracting to driver at night. Again, took vehicle to dealer and they cannot find a problem. Please help issue occurs while vehicle is stationary and in motion. We drive city and highway streets.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the sun roof failed to close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. The contact stated that an abnormal noise was heard from the roof of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the sun roof was stuck open and the switch failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sky slider roof was fractured and the electronic module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not provided.
Airbag light keeps flashing while driving. Jeep shakes as if unstable or struts the suspension and my visibility due to the defroster and wipers don't work properly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. Each time it rained, the sun roof would leak water into the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired three times for the same failure; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While driving 70 MPH, the sky slider failed to completely close. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the results were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
Driving on city street when horn began intermittently beeping and wipers and washers front and back activated. Pulled off to side of road, removed key, engine continued to run, along with horn, wipers, washers and locks continued to intermittently activate. Lasted 15 minutes and this is the 5th time happening. After certain amount of time car functions normally. One instance occurred at night and lights turned off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the sky slider sun roof detached and fell off track, which caused the sun roof to become inoperable. The contact stated that the sun roof was unable to be closed. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The rear slider was replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,900.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the adhesive would not hold the rear window in place and water leaked through the window. In addition, the odometer displayed an error message. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While driving 60 MPH, the sky slider sunroof slid off the track and independently opened halfway. The sky slider sunroof also failed to function when activated. In addition, the window controls on the front driver side failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the sky slider sunroof needed to be put back on track. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
While pulling into parking space, horn suddenly blows, wipers and washers come on, lights come oncar bucks. Brought to dealer kept for 3 days, no answer. 3 days later car parked horn blows wipers on, doors lock. 2 days after car parked same thing. Dealer can find no codes. Repeat of same incidents from 8/20/14, same response from dealer.
Almost 8 months after purchasing my vehicle the sunroof and back windshield started leaking water when ever it rained.I took the vehicle into the dealership and paid to have it repaired however it leaked again plus now the water has stained the material. Plus the electric has shorted out and this was repaired. A third time of the water leaking and replacing the seals has not helped. When the weather is bad we can not drive the car due to water leaking on to passengers plus afraid to drive the vehicle for fear of breaking down with electrical problems. This is the third jeep that we have owned .
Driving on the freeway at 70mph when the AC compressor seized and blew the bearings out. Oil got on belt which caused it to slip on power steering pulley which slightly increased steering effort. Ac compressor is used to operate defogger. Since AC compressor is broken, defogger will not work and visibility may not meet federal standards depending on weather.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the sun roof detached from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Driving at 40 when the horn, wipers, and lights start going crazy. Had to pull over and restart the car to get it to stop. Took it to the dealer, they diagnosed the tpim to be faulty and it would cost 1200 to fix. Come to find out the tpim has been recalled by chrysle but not for the 2008 models.
I started my jeep liberty and the windshield wipers started going when the switch was in the off position. I turned on my headlights and they stopped. When I got home I took disconnected the neg wire on the battery to reset the computer in jeep and I hooked it back up after 20 mins and where the mileage is shown it said error.
When drivers door was opened, vehicle horn, wipers both front and rear all began to operate and I was unable to start and maintain the engine running, it was necessary to disconnect the battery terminal in order to stop everything. A month later, I was in town and it did the same thing. In april while coming to a stop sign the vehicle stopped running and the horn, wipers and lights all began operating. I was able to control the vehicle until it stopped. The battery had to be disconnected in order to get the vehicle to run. The next afternoon, it did it again however disconnecting and reconnecting the battery did not solve the problem. I had to leave the battery disconnected all night in order for the vehicle to reset.
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