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Jeep Liberty won't shift problems
29 of the 8,884 owner complaints about the Jeep Liberty describe stuck in gear or won't shift, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 29
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical repair cost reported
- $900
- typical mileage
- 81,000
By model year
Often reported together
Slipping 3Check engine light 3Won't start 2Engine failure 2Wipers 1Transmission failure 1Stalling 1Loss of power 1
What owners say
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. Also, while the vehicle was in motion, the windshield wipers would activate, the horn would sound, the door locks would lock and unlock on their own, and the vehicle would not shift or exceed 20 MPH. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the electrical system and totally integrated power module caused the failures. The mechanic also stated that the failures would occur with no key in the ignition. The dealer (ed voyles chrysler dodge jeep ram, 789 cobb pkwy se, marietta, ga 30060, (844) 715-5921) stated that since there was no recall they could not assist. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired for the exact same failures back in 2016. The manufacturer stated that there was only a twelve month warranty on the original repairs performed in 2016. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Vehicle will not move in any direction except reverse. We drove to a store and when reversing out of parking spot, the vehicle seized in reverse and wouldn't shift to drive initially. We managed to drive home and pulled into driveway. When we went into reverse to adjust vehicle position, it wouldn't move when we shifted to drive. We had to drive car in reverse around our loop in order to park car. We just had to have car towed to repair shop and are now waiting to find out cost to repair. I am reading about numerous complaints over the course of years with no recalls established or offers of repair. This is unacceptable for a company to be aware of an ongoing issue and not extend repair solutions.
Current problem: drove vehicle into my garage. Gear shift is now stuck in park; key stuck in ignition. In the past, I have also had air conditioning blower issue (works on level 4 only) for some time and passengers complain of a "plastic" smell when I'm driving. ?? 109,000 miles.
After driving my jeep for about 20 minutes it will start going in and out of limp mode then it will downshift hard to 3rd gear and will rev the engine until it is shut off and started again. I am no longer driving it and am debating on whether or not to fix it as I just dumped over $3000. For engine. This car seems to be a walking time bomb
Vehicle would not shift into 3rd or 4th gear. It went into limp mode and was stuck into 2nd gear.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch and the gear would not shift into park. The dealer was notified and a diagnostic test was not performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that there were no safety related recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
When placing the key in the ignition no crank, no start, wiring harness and central sending unit replaced, and returned to me 2/28/2014 a friday afternoon upon receipt or SUV from dealership repair returned home will not shift out of park and dash lights illuminate ie esp and antiskid it appears as though the car does not recognize the key and will not allow the car to shift from park care returned to for repair 03/03/2014 apparently some type of relay and sensors have malfunctioned and "smoked" per the dealer in the dash and steering column.
2004 jeep liberty. Consumer writes in regards to gas tank recall notice. *smd the consumer also stated, the transmission did not shift properly.
Related recalls
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2006 Dodge Viper and Jeep Wrangler and Liberty vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the springs within the clutch pedal position switch that prevents the vehicle from starting unless the clutch pedal is pushed down may break. As a result, the vehicle may not be started when the clutch pedal is pushed down or the engine may crank and start without the clutch pedal being pushed down causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lurch.
- Risk
- If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R13.
Recall number 15V222000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
- Risk
- If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V341000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.
- Risk
- If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 05V460000 · Recall details
Questions about the Jeep Liberty won't shift
Which Jeep Liberty years have stuck in gear or won't shift problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (7 complaints), 2006 (6 complaints) and 2003 (4 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix stuck in gear or won't shift on the Jeep Liberty?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $900 (median of 7 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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