Starting two years ago, after a rain, when parked, upon locking my car either manually or with the key fob, the alarm goes off, interior lights illuminate and the dash states the gate is ajar. Repeatedly open and close the gate with no remedy. Have to leave car unlocked and usually the interior lights go off after a few hours. Related is the gate occasionally fails to unlock as well as unable to open the rear gate window. And the rear wiper continues to stay on after being turned off. All appear to be related to moisture somehow affecting the lift gate electrical system. Have taken to dealership three times, first two under warranty and dealer advised unable to find problem. Third time after warranty expired, advised they would need to replace seal at cost of $600. Declined repair.
2012 Jeep Liberty electrical complaints
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Tamara recall locks stop working on remote key and inside on door panel 1 day later the window washer in the front stopped working. Took it to the dealer they informed me it is the tipm which will cost 1200.00 in doing more research there is a class action lawsuit for my vehicle on this part and chrysler has not recalled it. It is very hazardous to drive with no windshield washer especially after it has snowed out
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact started the vehicle and the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v282000 (air bags , electrical system) and the tipm was reprogrammed. The dealer confirmed that the occupant restraint control module was faulty however, refused to replace the part as mentioned in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
Electric start has not been connecting. This morning I went to drive the car. Cannot drive accelerator is stuck. Cannot drive vehicle.
I locked my vehicle and the alarm started going off. Went out to see what the problem was and it shows gate on the dashboard. I checked the gate lift and it was secure. I locked it again. A few hours later the alarm went off again. I couldn't lock it anymore without the alarm going off. While driving I cannot have the dash lit up because all of the inside lights will be on as well. After reading another complaint I assume that it is probably the same issue he had and it is the latch. I just purchased this vehicle the 17th of september and my 90 day warrenty has expired as of 1 week ago so I am going to have to pay to have this repaired.
I bought this car in october 2015, with only 27,680 miles on it and I'm already experiencing issues with it. Last week the airbag light came on out of no where. When I took the car yesterday to get the recall fixed, the tech. Told me that the light stayed on and that it had nothing to do with a recall so it would not be covered. He also said that this was a module (not sure what that is) but if I wanted to fix it I would have to pay a deductible because it is not covered under warranty. My second issue is the driver's side window control buttons do not work properly, I literally have to pull really hard to get the window up. Now I know that from reading other complaints, this is a common issue in this car, I just don't want to experience a fire in the panel or any other malfunction. Is there something that can be done, I feel that I shouldn't have to pay out of pocket for manufacture issue that are not wear and tear.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. While driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers operated independently. The contact stated that the failure recurred daily. The contact also stated that the anti-theft system would alarm independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the anti-theft system was disabled, but the technician could not diagnose what was causing the electrical failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The "gate" light in my jeep liberty came on while driving and would not go off, even though everything was securely shut. As a result, I was unable to lock my vehicle because the alarm would sound. The interior lights also stayed on during this time, which was a hazard when driving at night as it directly affected my ability to see outside my car. I have done some research on this issue and do see that it appears to be a common problem which may be caused by faulty rubber trim around the rear hatch window. The rubber allows water to get in to the latch and eventually ruins it. I recently had the gate latch assembly replaced, which did resolve the issue,.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v282000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was serviced under the recall but the remedy failed to correct the failure. The contact was informed by the dealer that the occupant restraint control module needed to be replaced but that specific component was not covered under the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,133.
Started up the car around 8/24/2015 and the red airbag light came on in the middle of the dash. It remains on at all times while the vehicle is on.
At around 40k miles the airbag light in the dash came on and would not turn off. When we took the car to get it inspected it failed inspection due to the airbag light and the mechanic told us we would have to take the car to the jeep dealer to have them diagnose and fix the issue. We took the car to the dealer and they said the issue was the orc module and it would have to be replaced and it would cost $650. This part was recalled on the 2011 jeep liberty and I have read a lot of complaints online about this part on the 2012 liberty. We have no choice in replacing this part or our car will not pass inspection and our only option is to take it to a jeep dealer to replace.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. While driving 20-30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. A few seconds after the failure, the engine made an abnormal noise and restarted independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,169. Ma 10/6 updated 3/28/2016
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the rear gate light remained illuminated and the alarm sounded when the vehicle was locked. The contact had to leave the doors unlocked in order to enter the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer, but was informed by a mechanic that it seemed like the totally integrated power module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,000.
My air bag light has come on, and remains on, for no reason. No accidents, which could possibly cause any possible electrical malfunction. The air bag has not deployed. It appears to be an electrical malfunction. Also, the clock seems to run two minutes slow every month.
Nothing major yet..there is a problem with the tipm,my jeep just went over 50,000 miles and now I have this that is out of warrenty.because this problem is out there and no recall for this defect and am going to be forced in trading in,I do not feel safe with all the sudden issues.chrysler ignoring this problem,I will not by another chrysler product.I have my grandchildren ride with me often and I am concerned. Thank-you.
On june 17, 2014 I went to fields chrysler jeep dodge in sanford fl. Due to starting issues with my 2012 jeep liberty which I purchased on december 2012 upon arrival I entered the service lane and was greeted by a company employee. He said ?someone will be with you shortly? Not long after another employee said basically the same thing. I waited a while longer then another person who did not introduce himself (whom now I know as [xxx]). How can I help you? I state to him that my jeep is having starting issues and without letting me finish he said you got no warranty it's a 2012 jeep. I stated, ?sir this jeep was purchased on 12/2012 and it doesn't matter the warranty goes from the manufactured date.? I continue to explain that the warranty says 12 month with an 18 month replacement then it's prorated. Then [xxx] looked into the truck and said you have too many miles in a rude and non-professional manner. I said can we look at the battery and look at the warranty. I released the latch and he opened the hood. [xxx] was standing in front of the jeep and I was by the driver side I began to read the printed warranty on the battery. I began to notice liquid coming from under one of the caps. I said look at that not good. At that time [xxx] said let me handle this issue. I touched it and the top blew off exploding and spraying me in the eyes and in the face. I was rushed to another area of the shop where they began to flush my eyes. The first person that greeted me upon arrival he said I?m the person who first greeted you the medic cane and continued first aid while transporting me to the hospital in sanford then the emergency room operators took over. I received 2nd and 3rd degree burns on my face. My eyes are severely damaged my vision has been greatly decreased with dry eyes cloudy and vision which is hindering my night time driving. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the restraint control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v282000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.
I noticed the light flashing on and off while driving into town, it was a cloudy day and the lights had come on automatically, it has happened several times since this and I am concerned about a short in the system which could cause a fire and do a lot of damage to vehicle or myself.
While driving my 2012 jeep liberty at about 10-15 MPH, on two different occasions dashboard lights will suddenly appear and the vehicle automatically turns off in mid driving. No current recalls for this particular jeep liberty model. This is major issue safety issue and I have hopes that the issue will be properly addressed by jeep.
My air bag light has come on, and remains on, for no reason. No accidents, large pot holes hit to cause any possible electrical malfunction. The air bag has not deployed. It appears to be an electrical malfunction.
While driving my 2012 jeep liberty at about 30-40 MPH, on three different occasions thus far, all dashboard lights suddenly appear and the vehicle automatically turns off in mid driving. No current recalls for this particular jeep liberty model. This is major issue safety issue and I have hopes that the issue will be properly addressed by jeep.
Vehicle was parked and turned off. Car alarm sounded due to loud vibration noise nearby. When went out to car to reset, the dash light indicated rear gate lift open. Checked gate and it was securely latched, as was the window. Reset alarm and went back inside. I was notified again that alarm was sounding and had to turn the alarm off completely. Kept getting warning that gate lift was open which it was not. Interior dome light kept coming on. Started car and shut it off after several minutes..gate lift indicator still showing up. Finally gave up and ignored it after having opened and shut gate and separate window latches several times. The light finally went out after several hours...neither the gate or the window were ever found to not have been secure.
Driver's side lock flutters up and down rapidly every time the car locks even when the engine is running. Makes a loud and startling noise that is dangerous when driving. Sometimes the door gets stuck from the inside because of the lock issue and the driver cannot exit the vehicle from that side.
We bought the 2012 jeep liberty last year and the airbag light came on randomly last week when I started it and hasn't turned off. I called the dealership and they said it would be $125.00 to diagnose the problem then more money to fix it. After researching online and not having the money to fix this issue I am afraid that the airbags might deploy while I am driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v282000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v391000 (electrical). However, the parts needed to service the vehicle under the recall were unavailable. The dealer stated that the parts were available, but because of a waiting list the parts were arriving slowly. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
While driving , all warning light lid up on the dash board and the car just die out on the road.
Tl* the contact owns 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v282000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the contact was informed by the manufacturer and dealer that the occupant restraint module would need replacing, which was not covered under the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
Submission from constituent re chrysler recall notice. *smd 2012 jeep liberty. The consumer received recall notice 13v282000. However, the dealer informed there were no such recall. Also, the consumer was having an issue with the vehicle not wanting to start, intermittently. In early june, the vehicle would not start. The dashboard lit up, but there was no noise, no clicking, nothing. He made several attempts, but it would not start. After the sixth try, it started. The dealer was unable to replicate the problem. The consumer stated it happened again, multiple times.
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