Three problems related to ignition switch 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.
The key doesn't lock into the ignition switch and can be removed or fall out during driving. When turning it off, it can be put in into aux instead and key removed, which can lead to a dead battery.
The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact was able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was started. The failure occurred for six months. An independent mechanic stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 191,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact attempted to start the vehicle but the key would not turn in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the steering column, ignition switch and lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.