The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-25 MPH, the front control arm fractured. The front wheel seized, and the vehicle drove into a driveway. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was contacted and suggested an appointment, and that the rear control arm was not covered under warranty. The contact was informed about the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V252000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Structure) and the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V278000 (Suspension). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Jeep Liberty engine failure problems
116 of the 8,883 owner complaints about the Jeep Liberty describe engine failure, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 116
- worst model year
- 2002
- typical repair cost reported
- $5,000
- typical mileage
- 90,000
By model year
Often reported together
Check engine light 21Stalling 15Knocking 10Ball joint 9Loss of power 7Steering lock-up 6Overheating 6Won't start 4
What owners say
2017 their was a recall on the 2010 jeep liberty oil pump and we were not notify at all, [XXX] the engine seized and the oil light came on and then the engine just stopped, It was full of oil and the oil was very clean, the mechanic look at it and said that the oil pump went out I am [XXX] the jeep stop in the middle of the road me my husband could have got kill cars almost hit us we have witnesses that can testify to this, we never receive a letter from your company at all about the recall. Thank you. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact became aware of an abnormal wobbling coming from the front end of the vehicle. Additionally, there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the local tire shop where the four tires were replaced and an alignment was performed; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that several days later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter seized, and the vehicle turned off unintendedly. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, parked, and inspected the vehicle. The contact called a local mechanic who drove to the scene to diagnose the vehicle. The contact was informed that the VCM software needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Engine blew, engine not properly working
Misfirers replaced engine one year later same problem misfires took to mechanic replaced spark plugs and coils . Drove 30 mile. S check engine light flashing, pulled over turned engine off.check engine light went solid for another 10 miles check engine light started flashing again. I had to pull over 30 times to make it home. Took back to mechanic replaced fuel pump. Still misfire. There is a serious problem with jeeps . Please recall .I have paided so much money in repairs. Still not fixed.
Purchased vehicle used in january 2020. Five days later, the first dtc illuminated, and it has been an absolute nightmare ever since. So far I have replaced the purge valve, water pump, serpentine belt, radiator, alternator, pcv valve, tensioner assembly, front brakes, left exhaust manifold, door seals, sway bar bushings/links - all within the first 10,000 miles. Brake caliper pistons seized and locked, causing brakes to smoke and overheat, discovered exhaust leak only after developing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Even after all of that, the vehicle still sounds awful and has serious performance issues. I fully expect that the engine will be toast any day, and I still have almost three years worth of payments left on it.
My vehicle was in motion and I was driving on a three lane street with a speed limit of 45 MPH when the ABS brake system suddenly seized. The brakes remained engaged and the only way I could drive my car was to put it in reverse, then neutral then drive. My entire drive home I could hear the brakes and whenever I had to stop at a stop sign the brakes would lock.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the brake pedal seized without warning while driving at any speed. The contact stated that the brake pedal would stick when depressed and would not move. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep liberty. While driving 30 MPH, the front driver's side ball joint fractured. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The front two tires slid while attempting to stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that new control arms, and the ball joints on both sides needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired. The driver's side wheel was also replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 146,588. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The key seized in the ignition happened when the vehicle was parked at home the shifter cable fractured the contact stated that on several occasions after the vehicle was parked with the gear shift lever in the park position, the contact was unable to remove the key. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Simi valley chrysler dodge jeep ram located at 2350 first st, simi valley, ca 93065, (805) 581-9090 was contacted by phone for an estimate on the cost of the part for the shifter cable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufactured was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000. Piir=y.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7l engines only, two valve cover studs may interfere with the fuel injector and alternator wiring harnesses.
- Risk
- Damage to the alternator wiring harness could result in an under hood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add protective caps to the valve cover studs and re-route the affected wiring harness to provide clearance. Owner notification began on july 19, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V337000 · Recall details
Questions about the Jeep Liberty engine failure
Which Jeep Liberty years have engine failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2002 (40 complaints), 2003 (19 complaints) and 2005 (14 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix engine failure on the Jeep Liberty?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $5,000 (median of 22 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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