Jeep Liberty loss of power problems

Filed Mar 11, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · 160,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel to the left or the right, the steering wheel was difficult to turn due to a loss of power steering assist. There was a grinding sound while turning the steering wheel. The sound was loud enough to hear outside of the vehicle. There was an unknown orange warning light displayed briefly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact found information online related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 09V119000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2022 · Steering · 109,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lurched to the right out of the lane. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering functionality and excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle back into the lane. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the failure had become constant and had stopped driving the vehicle. The contact towed the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rack and pinon, power steering kit, and brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred after retrieving the vehicle from the dealer. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2021 · Engine, Steering · UT

My vehicle is a 6 yr old low mileage chevy equinox the stabilitrak light came up as well as the service power streering. It has also lost power in the highway and stalls or won't accelerate at times which makes is very dangerous since I could get hit by someone in the highway. I have taken it to the dealership and they have replaced o then sensor which cost me $400 but not fixed I took it to another mechanic and they replaced some fuses and sensors another $500 still not fixed. The car is now bach at the dealership and it has been a few days. This seems to be. Very common problem with the equinox as I have spoken to a few people who own one and they just ended up trading their car. I don't want another car payment and for a 6 year old car with low mileage this is not normal

Filed Jan 21, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 142,000 miles · CA

My car had been driving fine when I was on my way to work this morning I felt a pop under the car and then my car lost power and now it won't go into gear.. But it still turns on.

Filed Jan 21, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 139,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving about 60 MPH, the vehicle slowed down and lost power. The brake, the air bag, seat belts, the heater core and some other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the radio did not work. The vehicle was taken to the ferrario auto team of sayre dealer (570‑888‑2367, located at 102 spring st, sayre, pa 18840) where the technician recommended a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the diagnostic test should be covered. However, the dealer stated no. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2019 · Engine · 120,000 miles · RI

I had taken the vehicle to get looked at by jeep twice prior due to the check engine light flashing and was informed all it needed was a software upgrade, which was completed. After the first time the engine light came and stayed on so I returned to have it looked at by the jeep dealership again. I was told it was safe and drivable. The next day I was driving about 30 miles per hour when my check engine light began to blink and the vehicle lost power. I had to car towed back and when it was looked at again and I was informed by the dealership the head was warped due to the car overheating. I have owed the vehicle for 60,000 miles and it has never once overheated. I am unsure if the engine ran hot (the needle usually sat half way between the "hot" and "cold" ends. Now that I have had to purchase a new vehicle I am noticing this vehicle runs cooler than my last and I am wondering the engine on my former vehicle was improperly engineered/manufactured and I was sold a defective vehicle. They emphasized that the overheating had to have occurred more than once for that type of damage to occur. Dealership wanted $8000 to repair/replace.

Filed May 13, 2019 · Electrical, Seat belts · 80,000 miles · OH

1. Seat belt will not latch in rear driver seat to properly restrain child. Chrysler will not cover so child is being latch with a rear driver side shoulder belt connected to the middle seat latch. 2. Wheel speed sensor has been replaced twice, causes ABS, ESC and 4wd to stop working. This happens typically while driving either residential or highway roads, random times, temperatures and speeds. 3. Door lock actuator has stopped working for the forth time which prevents child safety lock from working. The door cannot lock/unlock other than manually compressing the lock from the inside of the door therefore I have to climb in the back seat to unlock the door or risk my child opening the door while driving. The other three door lock actuators have been replaced, not covered by warranty. 4. The clock loses a minute to two minutes a week. 5. When the car is in off position and keys removed from ignition, the vehicle has electrical surges through the console after sitting for several minutes. The battery has not been run down, I'm not sure where the power is coming from. 6. The vehicle started to lose power on highway and stopped shifting from park to drive, at 80,000 transmission work had to be performed to properly run without risk.

Filed Jan 28, 2019 · Driver assistance · 105,000 miles · TX

While driving my 2006 jeep liberty, for no apparent reason, the esp, ABS, and brake lights all sarted flashing at once. Since then, my vehicle would constantly lose power and stall out when attempting to accelerate. Diagnostic check indicated a defective speed sensor. It was replaced, and the issue corrected itself somewhat for a couple of months. However...the same exact issue returned. It progressively became so bad I had to remove the ABS fuses in order to even drive the vehicle, thus creating an equally dangrous situation. My jeep is out of warranty, of course, and I've read tons of complaints of the exact same problem with this vehicle, so I am basically (dangerously) waiting for a recall to occur.

Filed Dec 31, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 105,523 miles · NC · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 55 MPH uphill, there was a loss of power and vehicle control. When the brake pedal was depressed, the suspension failed to function and the rear of the vehicle swayed excessively. The vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The contact stated that the front driver's side bumper, headlight, and rear quarter panel were damaged. None of the air bags deployed. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed; however, a highway patrol agent inspected the vehicle. The insurance company was notified. The contact was later notified of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension). Autostar chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of waynesville (280 hyatt creek rd, waynesville, nc 28786, (828) 452-2841) was contacted. The insurance company had not yet inspected the vehicle. The cause of the failure had not been determined. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 105,523. Dyd

Filed Dec 6, 2018 · Engine · 152,500 miles · VA

While driving about 55mph on 95 south (4 lanes of trafic), the front of jeep jerk, shuttering, loud noice, immediately lost power engine light came on. I pushed on emergency blinkers and strong armed jeep on an angle to the side of the road. Emergency assistance tow required. Dealer reporting catastrophic engine failure , now confirmed by second regionial consultant provided by chrysler earlier this week. Agreed to replace engine. Concern that if chrysler 3.7 engines have a historical problem a recall should be issued.