2008 Jeep Liberty: windshield wiper failure

Filed Aug 19, 2026 · Electrical · ID

Twice it’s happened my turned. I went to turn my my key to power to open the doors and the heater went off. The horn started blaring. The windshield wipers came on. They was squirting out windshield fluid and I wasn’t even in the car yet I couldn’t get it to shut off so I got under. I took a fuse out. It turned off and now my car doesn’t run. The first address is my home address at [XXX], and the second one was at the [XXX]. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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 Nov 10, 2021 · Electrical, Visibility · PA

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while at a standstill, the horn and windshield wipers would activate independently. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact to call the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The failure mileage was unavailable. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE FAILURE FROM RECURRING.

Filed Aug 6, 2020 · Visibility · 45,000 miles · MI

Windsheild wiper motor/washer motor doesn't work. There was a recall. But my jeep liberty VIN number wasn't included. It hasn't worked for a long time. I thought it was a leak in the hose. It's the motor, so I was told.

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 Nov 17, 2019 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · NE

Vehicle is experiencing a tipms failure causing the door locks to not function along with sporadic events where all the gauges will go dead, all the warning lights will turn on, radio won't shut off, wipers turn on even when they are set to the off position. All of this occurs while driving the vehicle. Turning off the vehicle fixes everything except the door locks for a random period of time.

Filed Oct 23, 2019 · Visibility · 48,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While driving 45 MPH, the sky slider fractured and did not seal properly. The failure caused air to seep in and water to leak when it rained. In addition, the windshield wipers failed to deactivate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact had the sky slider repaired six times under warranty at dutchess chrysler jeep dodge (2285 south rd, poughkeepsie, ny 12601, (845)-243-5687) where it was diagnosed that the sky slider motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure intermittently recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact that the part for the repair was no longer available. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Electrical, Visibility · 46,000 miles · KY

Takata recall sunroof has leaked since I owned it in '10 cleaned drains n it hasn't helped...my windows fog up due to moisture in car n can't keep them clear! Heater has tore up from water leakage....water in wiring has messed my computer system up....took it to mechanic n they fave me 3pgs of codes it was showing...n refused to work on it! Concerned about mold mildew in vehicle from moisture! Heat shield fail off 6 yrs ago while driving down 4lane! My 4wheel drive has gone out....I have several lites on my dash check engine ABS 4wheel drive...traction control....I can't rem. The others and my tire sensor went out rite after I bought it that let's u know u r air is low! My big concern is the water....I've gotten in my jeep after a storm n there b 3in of water in my floor board! I'm concerned my cabin is goin to collapse!and the black mold with cause me harm! I spent all my saved money n paid cash for my jeep when I bought it and can't afford another vehichle....I used my divorce settlement money to provide me what I thought was a reliable vehicle and I've got screwed! I can't afford another one! When driving the water will suddenly fall from cabin on u and drowned u scaring u shocking u.....this has nearly caused me to wreck! Cuz u don't expect it to happen! Wipers come on without turning them on....there's so much I can't think of it all

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 Apr 23, 2019 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. Also, while the vehicle was in motion, the windshield wipers would activate, the horn would sound, the door locks would lock and unlock on their own, and the vehicle would not shift or exceed 20 MPH. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the electrical system and totally integrated power module caused the failures. The mechanic also stated that the failures would occur with no key in the ignition. The dealer (ed voyles chrysler dodge jeep ram, 789 cobb pkwy se, marietta, ga 30060, (844) 715-5921) stated that since there was no recall they could not assist. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired for the exact same failures back in 2016. The manufacturer stated that there was only a twelve month warranty on the original repairs performed in 2016. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 110,000 miles · IN

Turned vehicle on and wipers were going and switch was turned to off, enterior lights flash on and off, no turn signals, says back gate is open and it's not, doors lock on their own, air bag light says off, burning smell, alarm goes off at random

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Driver assistance, Lights · VI

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.