Jeep Liberty shudder problems

Filed Dec 10, 2021 · Suspension · 101,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, he heard abnormal banging sounds coming from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle was shuddering violently. The contact veered to the side of the road and exited the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. The contact noticed that the rear tires had moved forward and were close to the wheel well. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that all four rear control arms were fractured. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V278000 (Suspension). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · CA · crash

My back rear control arms/suspension/alignment were recalled, I had them replaced. Now My front control arms/suspension/alignment are very unsafe to drive. Wobbly, unstable, loose, noises, screeching. It Feels like it’s going to break/snap/fall off. Yes my vehicle is available for inspection. I feel unsafe on turns especially. It could snap at any moment and my Jeep could roll injuring me or others. I had a tire/allignment center check the status. No warning lights or messages. The sound and issue has been going on since I got my jeep recall fixed. The dealership hit the front of my Jeep in the parking lot and still has not taken responsibility for their actions and damages done to my Jeep. It was evaluated from Jeep’s body/auto shop estimating at outer damage 1,500$ + and they have not inspected the damage caused to the control arm/suspension/alignment from the employee hitting me Jeep into something moments before returning my Jeep from a recall-fix. Jeeo still has yet to take responsibility for the damages caused. I have not felt safe since then. The steering has been wobbly, the turns make noise and shudder like the wheel is going to break off/fall off or worse snap. I have tried numerous attempts to get these issues resolved with Jeep Liberty of San Diego Camino del rio s. With no responsibility taken from them for the damages they have caused making me Jeep unsafe to drive.

Filed Mar 11, 2017 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · CT

Transmission shudders/chatters when on the open highway when going at least 50 miles per hour. When this occurs you have to take your foot off the gas to get the transmission shudder to stabilize. This will be the second time I am bringing to the dealer for transmission shudder related problems.

Filed Dec 18, 2014 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty sport. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel filter bracket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed May 29, 2013 · Transmission · 800 miles · FL

I am experiencing torque converter shudder at between 45 and 50 MPH at 1500rpm or lower. I first reported this defect when the vehicle had about 800 miles on it. The vehicle feels like it's driving over rain grooves or rumble strips when I'm experiencing the problem. The issue is 100% reproducible. The dealership has insisted that this is a condition that affects all jeep liberties called "exhaust drone." during one of my many service visits for one of my many other service issues, I had a rental 2012 jeep liberty that did not have this problem. Jeep customer care has been unsuccessful in even contacting the service manager at the dealership where I bought the vehicle because he does not return their calls. I am concerned that the torque converter will fail during regular use and leave me either stranded or cause an accident. Also, the vehicle intermittently shifts very rough, and on several occasions when I am starting the vehicle it surges forward or backward suddenly even when applying very little pressure to the gas pedal, and this is accompanied by a very loud knocking sound. Sometimes the vehicle makes noises between 15 and 25 MPH, which I can only describe as a loud high pitched whining or warbling sort of noise (like a loose flywheel).

Filed Dec 30, 2010 · Transmission · OR

2008 jeep liberty chatters when backing up slight incline. Problem since new. Still under warranty. Dealer installed torque converter and new rear drive shaft on two different visits. Neither solved issue. Dealer and chrysler told me that this is "...the nature of the beast." local service rep. Told me that he's driven several with same problem. Chrysler refuses to go any further with solving the issue, basically, telling me to "...live with it." if, indeed, it is "...the nature of the beast...," shouldn't there be a recall to address this? At this point, I'm looking into litigation for breach of contract, as their warranty assures me a flawless product. The consumer stated the vehicle would shudder or jerk while backing up on an incline. The consumer was advised by a chrsyler rep to take the vehicle to a local transmission shop to get a diagnosis only. The repair shop believed the problem was the front u-joint on the rear driveline which was very stiff in one direction, the slip yoke was a little stiff and the hill brake did not release quick enough. The driveline was installed. However, the problem continued. Updated 01/12/11. *jb

Filed Dec 22, 2010 · Transmission · 80,500 miles · NJ

Vehicles stalls after extended off period. Vehicle shudders under normal driving conditions. Chrysler has 2 tsbs to fix this- 21-016-05 and 21-009-06 which calls for replacing a trouble prone torque converter. Chrysler has an updated torque converter to fix this problem yet will not take action to fix the vehicle even after numerous attempts since 2006 to get transmission fixed properly. I would like this looked into as myself and numerous other owners of the 2005-2006 jeep liberty with the diesel engine experience the same issue. The truck has stalled after starting on several occasions causing concern for action since I have had my pregnant wife witness this. Please look into this.

Filed Jan 28, 2010 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · CA

2005 jeep liberty diesel with transmission problems due to torque converter. Jeep replaced the first one at 28,000 mi and I am replacing the 2nd at 83,000 mi. I am replacing it because between 25 and 45 MPH the RPM's constantly vary by 200 to 500 RPM as well as occasionally a shifting shudder occurs which can cause rupture of the tc and subsequently destruction of the transmission at time of acceleration. I had to do something to avoid being stranded on a hill somewhere.

Filed Jun 13, 2009 · Suspension · 109,759 miles · NY

I had just backed out of a parking space in a busy parking lot, drove forward about 20 feet going no more than 7-10 MPH, then made a left - still within the parking lot. When turning, I heard a grinding noise, then suddenly, the front end of my 2002 jeep liberty renegade collapsed onto the front tire of the driver's side. The upper ball joint of the vehicle had completely separated, knocking the wheel off in the process. This incident occurred in the late afternoon on a sunday (when mechanics are not open). Aaa towed the jeep to a local garage nearby; however, on monday morning, I called chrysler to file a complaint about what had happened. My call was picked up by an overseas customer service rep. He told me that if I could have the car towed to a chrysler dealer, they would see what they could do about covering the repair, but to call back after they'd spoken with the dealer. Later that afternoon, I called back. Long story short, my call was escalated to a guy in detroit, who at first said that the call center rep had no business suggesting that my repair would be covered. When I told him I have photos of what happened to the car, he authorized the repair. The dealer had to replace the upper control arm and ball joint, and the brake line which was severed when the front end collapsed! I asked the dealer for the defective parts. He said chrysler would want them because they were covering it "under warranty." this is a major defect and safety issue - one of many in the 2002 jeep liberty. I shudder to think what would have happened if I had pulled out onto the busy highway! While I was happy that chrysler covered this cost, the car needed further adjustments when it was returned to me as the suspension felt loose and the vehicle was pulling to the left and shaking. The dealer said these were all unrelated (?!), and charged me for those repairs.

Filed Jan 11, 2008 · Transmission · 16,588 miles · MO

On the 27th. Of dec. 2007 I was traveling on i70e and as I was getting back on the hwy. From a rest stop just east of indianaplois, in. My 2006 jeep liberty crd had a failure in the transmission torque converter. I going about 60-65 MPH when all of a sudden there was a lot of shuddering coming from the transmission and then a loud klunk and it cause a sudden drop in my speed from 65 to 30 MPH. Luckily no one was injured or hurt, however as in the past when this happen, its without warning causing a temporary loss of control. The transmission shudder happened several more times while ii was traveling. My dealer has know about this problem for over a year, and I have reported it to his service department more than 4 times and the problem has yet to be fixed. Chrysler I believe knows that there is a problem with the jeep liberty crd's drive train but has yet to fix the problem. This will be my third complaint to the federal safety agency on this. The same problem happened again when I was returning home on the 3rd of jan. 2008. I will be seeing a rep on this coming monday and I do not expect to get any satisfaction from him on this safety matter. Also my rear brakes are groaning every time that I stop and the dealer has already did a tsb on them once and the problem has returned. They told me that after the car has more than 12,000 miles they will do nothing. The car has just 16,500.