2012 Jeep Liberty: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jul 24, 2026 · Electrical · 126,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield wipers inadvertently activated. The contact turned the windshield wipers on and off to deactivate the windshield wipers. Additionally, the headlights inadvertently illuminated, and the doors locked and unlocked independently while the vehicle was unoccupied, parked, and turned off in the driveway. The vehicle occasionally hesitated while starting. The contact stated that the failure had caused the battery to drain. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact associated the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V530000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2019 · Suspension, Transmission · 255,000 miles · MI

I had to have my rf hub bearing replaced 3 times. My vehicle was purchased new. The first time milage was around 75000 mile second was at about 150 and again around 255 its appears once a year. I am now having problems with leaks. My transmission is leaking, water pump leaking and oil all at once. Going in for inspection today. Started with trans leak followed by these other leaks. I noticed the vehicle was leaking trans fluid and it was jerking hesitate to go into gear. Added trans fluid was find but found myself adding more fluid within next 2 days so I know it has to be checked out. Now the vehicle is running hot my reservoir was not at max so I filled it up. Needle started go up to hot mark but did not get hot no smoke nothing. Would go back down as long as I was driving. Checked today ending oil and it is low. Just had oil change over a month ago. Will keep you informed after inspection. My vehicle is now at 255 thousand miles. I have had regular maintenance.

Filed Nov 20, 2017 · Airbags, Transmission · 69,000 miles · VA

The airbag light has gone on and off when driving then went back on and has stayed on. The car was making a humming noise and hesitated on acceleration. Had to replace fuel pump due to barring lose, replace spark plugs - cost $787.00

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Airbags, Fuel system · 112,591 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was hesitating and felt the vehicle was being tugged. The contact mentioned that the fuel tank was making an abnormal noise when the fuel tank was being opened. The vehicle failed to consume over five dollars worth of fuel. In addition, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tipm module and the occupant restraint control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,591.

Filed Oct 27, 2016 · Engine · 79,354 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the temperature gauge became very high and caused the air conditioning to blow hot air. The overheating warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The transmission was replaced. When the contact retrieved the vehicle, the engine hesitated and vibrated. A week later, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that one of the engine cylinders needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that, based on the dealer's diagnosis, the failure was a maintenance issue. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 79,354.