general problems of the 2003 Jeep Liberty - part 1

41 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2003 Jeep Liberty. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Jeep Liberty based on all problems reported for the 2003 Liberty.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2023

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.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2020

The vehicle needs to be rewired, which is very common!.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2016

After taking my vehicle for recall on module issue I start to notice problem with my car every time I stop the car shut down or brake the car stop engine light came up took it back to the dealership crowley Chrysler in bristol CT I was charge for diagnostic inform the car needed speed sensor on rear differential it was replaced and one hour later the car turn oof when the brakes was applied I call service for the issue to get resolved I eas told if I bring my car in I would get charged again also service supervisor didn't want to communicate with me anout the issue I was on the highway almost crash with two kids in my vehicle.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2016

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact had not experienced a failure until after the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15v673000 (air bags). A day after the repair, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was driven to the contact's residence and parked. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the speed sensor was replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the differential needed to be replaced. An independent mechanic took pictures of the differential and the contact took the part back to the dealer. The contact was waiting for a response from the manufacturer to determine a repair solution. The failure mileage was not available.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2016

. I have a 2003 Jeep Liberty renegade which I¿ve had since 2004. Since that time, I¿ve had the rear window repaired at least 6 times for the same issue. The problem is that the window will fail ¿ weather you use it or not ¿ eventually and fall into the door frame. I¿ve had this happen when parked, when using the window or just driving on the highway. It happened a few days ago again because my wife rolled the rear window down by accident (I haven¿t used either rear window since the last repair done a few years ago!).

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2016

Rear swing gate doesn't open - whether using key fob or unlocking from front, glass window open but swing gate will click but not open up.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2016

Back passenger window pump went out around 80,000 miles- was not replaced because the price to fix was quoted for at least $600; back driver's side window pump went out at 105,000 miles - prices have seemed to come down for repairs and am looking to get it replaced but it seems soon to have to replace this.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2016

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v046000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2015

Engine failure. . Engine will not run. An electrical overload causes main fuses to blow. The Jeep has been with a Jeep dealer for thirty days. . With no solution in sight.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 70 mph, the headlights and the interior lighting dimmed. The air bag indicator illuminated. The lights came back on after approximately two minutes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2015

Called dealer to get repairs for recall notice r06. Dealer has nor been sent necessary parts.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph a burning and smoke odor was present inside the vehicle. After exiting the vehicle the contact discovered flames coming from under the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene to extinguish the flames. During the incident the vehicle was destroyed. A police and fire report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Jft.

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2014

Either beginning of the this year or last month of last year, I received a letter from Chrysler about a recall on my vehicle for the air bag, so before I turn in the my truck for service the air bag light don't come on at all, but after they fixed the recall issues, few months later my air bag light keep coming on and stay on, so I call the Chrysler dealer who fixed my truck and there reply is that is not our problem that the airbag light come on when you drive. So here my question if the recall was call for the airbags in my truck why my airbag light now is coming on when I drive my truck, are they suppose to fixed the airbag or what, don't understand about the recall for the airbag but my light for the airbag is on. . So please help me to understand what should I do, now I afraid to drive my truck when I go to work. . So now every time I turn on my signal my dome light comes on and stay on for good 5 mins. .

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2014

I bought some fuses for my Jeep and all eight of them blew as soon as I put them in number 15 blue so I now have no back light or blinkers or hazards lights.

15 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2013

Just got another recall notice. . Safety recall. . M35/NHTSA 12v-527 0ccupant restraint control module filter circuit this is one of many recalls. . With no parts available. . How many recallls will it take to recall this dangerous Chrysler. . How many accidents, deaths. . Money spent for a lemon. . Tell dan reed. . I have have notified the proper higher ups. . Maybe they can handle this. . Since your dept. Cannot.

16 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2013

We have made several attempts to have the recall repaired with union city, georgia at (770) 969-7229. We spoke with don jackson. Each time, we were told the parts were not in and we would receive a call as soon as the parts come in. We never received a call back. We called again and again. Each time, we are told the part is not in and we are promised a call back. Would you kindly help.

17 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2013

My vehicle has a recall on the air bags and the vehicle can not be corrected. I was told the Jeep dealerships do not have the parts to fix it. Also, the pcm component of my vehicle needs to be replaced and the Chrysler dealership has discontinued the part, an aftermarket part can not be found and none are on back order. My vehicle is still under warranty and the warranty department is sending the pcm to have the part refurbished but will not guarantee the part. My concern is the cars safety is not guaranteed due to the recall on airbags and the pcm is the main computer part for the car, if it can not be guaranteed to be safe and running what are my options?.

18 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2013

While driving the car, the airbag warning light came on for 15 seconds, then went off for 15 seconds, then flashed back on and off following that timing sequence for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the light stayed off. I called Chrysler because I had received a recall notice in January 2013 about faulty air bags in this model, which could inadvertently deploy while the car was in motion. The representative told me that the part needed is a harness, however, the part is not yet available. She told me there is nothing I can do to fix the problem until the part is created. I was also told that there have been no incidents of airbags deploying inadvertently, but there is a risk it can happen, therefore the recall. However this is extraordinarily dangerous and the fact that Chrysler has no date for when the part will be available is unacceptable.

19 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2013

My wife was entering an on-ramp and increasing speed. The Jeep Liberty completed died and the steering and brakes were not workable. This is the 10th time this has happened. Also, the airbag light continues to come on. We've had the Jeep into the dealership approximately 6 times and they have never been able to identify the issue. I recently contacted Chrysler and complained and they set me up with the service department again. This is a major safety issue and we are worried for our lives while driving the Jeep.

20 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2013

Two of the rear windows have failed. Both of them dropped for no apparent reason and would not work to close them. One of the failed in 3/2013 and the other one failed today while I was driving 60 mph on the freeway. I know that Jeep has had many complaints regarding the failure of their windows. I know that it is going to cost at lease $300 to repair each window. I have not been able to afford to repair the first failed window. I have had to use duct tape over and over to try and keep it closed. Now the second window has failed and is trapped inside the door frame. Jeep needs to recall these defective windows.

21 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2013

Received recall notice for occupant restraint control module that needs to be replaced to prevent inadvertent deployment of air bag. Contacted dealership, harold zeigler, grandville, mi on 2-28-2013 and was informed they did not have parts for repair. As of 6-12-2013, they still do not have parts needed and don't know when they will be available.

22 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2013

I bought my Jeep off of my grandparents in October. Its a really nice Jeep, only has 69,000 miles. That's good for an 03. Every car has its problems im sure. But mines on recall. I have had the airbag light come on and go off. And I comes on whenever it wants to. And it scares me because if the airbags go off, not only will I be mad, but you can bet, ill prob raise hell. Because I don't fell save driving a car that has the potential to have the airbags go off. Also I have noticed that the power lock on the drivers side works when I wants to. Like I have to hit it a couple times to get it to work. Not such a big deal. Also the cd player doesn't work. Like I've change all the fuses to try and get the door lock/cdplayer to work. And nothing changed. It make a really loud and annoying noise after the cd plays for awhile. That I don't car about. Also one day I got in my Jeep. I don't know how because the door was shut and locked, but on the drivers side, on the inside of the door. Was nothing but ice. The door still opened and closed, no problem but, it looked like somebody took a gallon of water and dumped in down the inside of my door and it froze over. And that's the problems I've noticed with it. The only thing I care about is the whole air bag thing. I have received notice that it will be fixed, but will it be fixed for good. Because I don't feel safe driving around and doing my daily things, knowing that I, or my family, or friends could get hurt from the airbags going off. So I hope that whatever the company is doing to fix it works, because everyday I get in my Jeep, that's the only thing that is going threw my head. Thanks.

23 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/31/2012

The occupant restant control (orc) module has a chance of experiencing an electrical overstress condition. Part has not been shipped to my dealer as of 7/29/2013. M35/NHTSA 12v-527 notiffied close to 6 months ago.

24 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2012

Driving at night when I heard clicking noises near fuse panel left side of steering wheel column; shortly thereafter headlights flashed on and off for approximately 10 seconds. Problem became intermittent but usually occurred while driving at night. Clicking noises persist near fuse panel and headlights flash off and on. Dealership unable to duplicate problem as they said they have not heard of this particular problem, but they tried swapping headlamp relay with driver's door lock relay. However, this solution did not fix the problem. In fact, clicking noises are now heard every time I drive my Jeep, and the headlights continue to randomly flash on and off. The problem now occurs during the day with headlights on as well as at night. This problem has not yet caused an accident, but driving at night with random flashing headlights creates a safety problem with my visibility and other vehicles on the road. Another area of concern deals with the potential responses from other drivers that believe I am flashing them for an aggressive reason. I found online discussions from others Jeep owners experiencing the same problem, but I have not been able to locate how to fix the problem. Random flashing headlights, out of the control of the driver, presents a huge saefty risk and should be investiaged.

25 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2011

Headlights go off & on while driving, accompanied by relay clicking noise.

26 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2011

Headlights go out and hear clicking noise. This is a dangerous flaw. This is intermittient and the dealer can not seem to find the problem. In doing research there is a lag\rge history of this exact problem on the Jeeps from years 2002-2004. The lights finally came on but on a dark curvey hill with cliffs could have caused a injury or fatal crash.

27 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2010

When driving at night, the headlights and fog lights turned on and off every couple of seconds. I have duplicated the scenario on multiple occasions. Headlights work fine without the fog lights on. When fog lights are turned on, headlights and fog lights turn on/off. I have not used fog lights after a few attempts. Mechanics can not duplicate scenario. They say it may happen only while vehicle is in motion.

28 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2010

Ever since my issue with the headlights and foglights turning on/off began, I have a constant relay clicking noise to the left side of my steering wheel and my idling rpm's dropped.

29 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2010

While driving headlights turn on & off intermittently without any action from the driver. This is a dangerous situation when it happens, frequency varies from daily to once a week. Another (related?) action started happening at the same time, also intermittent engine will shut off while driving. Engine will usually restart but not idle without holding the gas pedal down. After turning off and waiting a short time the engine will start and idle fine for a matter of minutes or days.

30 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2010

2003 Jeep Liberty. Engine stalls while driving and many electrical problems. Have notified you before and just notified gma after seeing Jeep tanks blow. Updated 06/14/11 updated ivoq 06/15/11.

31 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2009

On several occasions my car has stalled. Prior to it stalling it would have power surges, backfire, the rpm needle would go crazy, and then just shut off loosing all power to brakes and steering. Stalling would occur mostly at lower rates of speeds (under 50mph). It wouldn't turnover immediately. I would have to wait 20 to 25 seconds each time and then it would start, almost as if the system resets itself. It's pretty scary when you have to young children and your on a freeway and your car all of a sudden stalls. The second problem I'm having is a very loud noise coming from the rear end. I pointed my side mirror down towards my backtire. I watched as the rearend made a load cluncking noise and it was as if the back tire was being pushed outwards. The third problem is my passenger side rear window just dropped into the door. The motor still works I can hear it. And last but no least my left turn signal blinks extremely fast and then sometimes it doesn't. My car is currently at the Jeep dealership. I think it's kind of funny that the guy wants to charge me $200 to investigate the problems I'm having to find out what it is. Thanks to everyone's complaints I can call him and tell him the problems, as if he didn't already know. Goodluck to everyone.

32 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2008

My power windows broke in the back seat of my 2003 Jeep Liberty.

33 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2008

My fan blower just works on high. My engine light always on. Rusting back doors. I have been waiting for recalls. I love my Jeep!!!! but Jeep needs to fix multiple problems. It sucks that failed components does not let you list specific parts.

34 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2007

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. When the rear window was opened and/or closed, the cable snapped and both rear windows fractured. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The details of the repairs were unknown. The approximate mileage was 52,000. The VIN was not available.

35 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2006

My wife was driving her 2003 Jeep Liberty in traffic approaching a stop light. She bumped into the car in front of her traveling at about 10 mph. It was such a minor bump that the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle burst into flames from the engine compartment she barely had enough time to escape. The car is a total loss and the car is completely burnt out inside.



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