Jeep Liberty brake failure problems

Filed Mar 16, 2020 · Brakes · 109,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated after purchasing and driving from the dealer bi auto sales (1431 church st, bohemia, ny 11716) an abnormal noise was heard, the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the brakes were replaced. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred as the vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The contact stated that the failure has occurred at least five times. The contact state that failure was do to the brake calipers not working correctly. The contact stated that while driving she was alerted by another driver that the driver's side front tire was on fire. The contact had to extinguish the flames and had the vehicle towed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the diagnosis was the brake calipers had failed. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle fails to start. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · FL

*safety* my wife was driving our 2009 jeep liberty when it completely shut down. The steering wheel locked, no brakes, and no power. She was making a left hand turn with traffic coming on her right. Wife and 6 year old son were in the jeep. She felt like her life was threatened! Come to find out chrysler has a well known tipm issue. The jeep only has 63,000 miles on the odometer.

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 38,900 miles · PA

I started off by driving down hill on highway 40. All vehicle lights lit up on dashboard, enging stalled, no brakes or steering. I shifted the vehicle to neutral and was able to come to a stop on the shoulder of the road when the vehicle started up the next hill. No turns, the road was straight. Turned the key off and restarted the vehicle, and the jeep ran fine. Later that day in a parking lot, the same thing happened. Started the vehicle, started to pull out of the parking lot, all of the dashboard lights came on, the engine stalled and had no brakes or steering. Placed the vehicle in neutral until the jeep came to a stop, turned the key off, then restarted the vehicle and the jeep ran ok until we got home.

Filed May 26, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · CA · crash · 5 injuries

2002 jeep liberty suddenly accelerated at 10 miles in small parking lot to full throttle at maximum speed rear brakes spinning, and smoke from rear, brakes failed lasted 2 seconds; violent sudden acceleration causing fatal accident. Driving with 20yrs of clean spotless driving record. Jeep totaled, no airbag deployed. 10/4/14. Severe injuries; critical injuries.

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 21,000 miles · FL

On 3 different occasions, first one driving on 95 from new york on december 3, 2014, I put on cruise control and car accelerated out of my control, brakes didn't work and I had to cross over lanes and tried everything to stop car, drove in to a ditch and car died, wouldn't restart for hours. The second time was march 6 2015 in florida, I was just driving along and the car just got out from under me at a very fast speed and I couldn't stop it, I threw it into park and the car died and the ignition just kept doing a clicking noise, left it over night because it wouldn't start, had to have it flatbed away, the car started the next day?? Now on april 3rd 2015 it happened when I was going 3 miles an hour in my parking lot and the jeep accelerated and I drove straight between 2 parked cars and over a handicap sign to stop, now it has been sitting since friday in to a parking spot that my neighbors helped me push it in to, I could of been killed or hurt others. This car is in pristine condition, well maintained and low mileage...who can help me???

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 159,800 miles · CA

At approx 8:00 on the morning of 2/16/15 my 2005 jeep liberty, 3.8l v-6 with automatic transmission began to accelerate out of control while braking for a stop sign. The engine was cold, I had just started it and the temperature was in the mid to upper 50s. I was traveling about 27 MPH, and began to slow for the stop. At about 10-15 MPH, I noticed the car was no longer slowing down. It seemed as though the brakes stopped working. At the same time, the engine briefly revved on its own. This made the car accelerate. I could not stop at the stop sign and the car accelerated into 50 MPH cross traffic. I made a hard right turn to bring the car next to the curb, allowing room for traffic to go by. At the same time, I put the transmission into neutral and that allowed the car to stop. I then put the car into park and revved the engine. It seemed to respond normally at that point (engine would return to idle immediately after taking my foot off the gas). After shifting between part to drive, then reverse, etc. Several times, it still seemed to work normally so I continued to work with no further problems. It seemed as though while coming to a stop, the transmission did not down shift or disengage. As the engine rpms were reduced below idle due to the car slowing, the computer control system tried to bring the engine speed back up, causing it to accelerate. A couple of facts - the car has approx. 159,800 miles on the odometer. I purchased it used a few months ago and have put 13,000 miles on it. When I purchased it I had it examined by a mechanic and had all the hoses, belts, etc. Replaced. I've had the oil changed at about 5,000 mile intervals. I drive with one foot only, I don't use separate feet for the gas and the brake. The floor mat was not moved before or after this incident, and is not close to the gas pedal. Check engine light did not come on.

Filed Dec 27, 2014 · Brakes, Transmission · 36,110 miles · CA · crash

The parking brake failed to engage on my 2008 jeep liberty automatic transmission. While the parking brake was fully engaged with the jeep in neutral the jeep rolled backward and struck the wall causing minor right front fender damage. Fortunately the jeep hit the wall stopping it from rolling down the driveway into traffic or running over pedestrians. Note; there is a recall on the 2008 jeep liberty, chrysler recall #h28 with manual transmission but not on the automatic which uses the exact same parking brake system. Why isn't there a recall for this vehicle? Emergency/parking brake system should be there when you need it and if the hydraulic braking system should fail. This is a vehicle safety alert that must be addressed.

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Brakes · 82,000 miles · OH

Both times I was slowing down for a red light and almost rear ended another car. I felt the brakes failed and the car seemed to accelerate and or the gas pedal stuck. I called jeep and they said there was no recall/issues and I saw where my year/model was reported to have a recall for a brake issue.

Filed Aug 31, 2014 · Brakes · 102,178 miles · ME

Driving along behind several other vehicles, the weather was warm and the roadway was dry. Due to a red light, vehicles ahead rapidly slowed to a stop. I was traveling at about 30mph and applied my brake pedal to avoid hitting the slowly moving vehicle ahead. My vehicle failed to slow down and I pumped the brakes to no avail. I turned to the right and continued to pump the brake pedal. The brake finally caught and the vehicle came to a stop within two feet to the right of the stopped vehicle ahead. It resembled the feeling of ABS on an icy road, but road conditions were excellent at the time. I have been extremely cautious driving this vehicle since the brake failure. There is good brake pedal and the master cylinder is filled with brake fluid. I am uncomfortable driving this vehicle and after reading a multitude of other mishaps by other 2002 liberty owners, this is a dangerous malfunction.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Brakes · 37,246 miles · CA

I feel it important to make others aware of what was just found to be wrong with my 2012 jeep liberty. The red brake light indicator came on and stayed on, the emergency brake was not on at the time. Took the car to our trusted local mechanic and once the car was place up on the rack and tires removed you could see the problem. The front brake line is situated in such a way that it hits against the struts every time the wheel is turned. Creating a very dangerous situation, the brake line could be severed at anytime causing immediate brake failure. The car was purchased as a certified used vehicle with the understanding that it had completed the point check and that we were placing our new driver in a safe vehicle. Very disappointing to find out otherwise. Jeep/chrysler is being very unresponsive to this major safety issue. Not only is this a safety issue but it could have resulted in the loss of lives. Very angry!