general problems of the 2004 Jeep Liberty - part 1

I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty and while driving and making turns, the steering wheel made a loud grinding noise. The noise was also heard when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. I got woke up this morning with the alarm going off. . No one was around the Jeep. . I know this because I have security cameras. . My husband check the fuse box and inside they were water in the fuse box. . Which it rain last night and I don’t know how it is getting wet. . My lights are wanted to stay on. And when I turn the ignition off my Jeep off wants to continue running. . I have had it to several different mechanics and no one seems to know exactly what the problem is. . Please help me fix this problem. .

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear windows failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.

Not sure when locks stopped only drivers door locks with fob. Main problem drivers rear blinker-stop light not working replaced bulbs and nothing. Whole unit doesn't work.

The steering gear is coming apart and is slipping which causes it to feel like you're driving sideways down the road. The windows will not go down without making a horrible noise and the thermostat housing needs to be replaced. After driving the Jeep it smells like its been on fire.

Jeep was shut off and in park in parking lot when flames were seen coming out from under the hood. By the time the fire dept. Arrived, the fire had started to breach the firewall in the front of the Jeep.

While car was park . Between the driver side and passenger side where window control is caught on fire burning car to a point where fire department officials were here to shut off. I have pictures to show u but file to big. I need someone to call me ASAP. 3472823133.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the windows failed to stay up electronically. The dealer (piedmont Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram aev, 4015 clemson blvd, anderson, SC 29621, (864) 332-4848) indicated that the extended warranty campaign was expired and the vehicle would need to be diagnosed to repair the failure. The contact had to temporarily wedge each of the four windows to ensure that the windows would not go down without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer also indicated that the extended warranty campaign expired and there was no recall to provide a remedy. The contact was advised to have a dealer repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.

Lights flicker when driving at night . Temporary loss of sight of the road . Major safety issue . I see mulitple complaints with no fixes , and no recall. Online shows different models other than Jeep Liberty with the same issue . I am not sure why they are not taking this seriously . Someone could die get seriously injured, also you could run over someone or animal when the blindness occurs it has last several minutes before the lights come back on . Try to pull over to the side of the road with complete blindness very scary . This happens every time I drive at night . The time intervals between the flickering varies. If nothing is done which I hope is not the case it has been documented in case I have an accident die or kill someone.

All door locks stopped working.

Takata recall the drivers side ball joint sheared off because it cant be greased . . The wheel fell off in a parking lot . . The passengers side is doing the same shearing off . . It made a whining noise on the drivers aide and is not making a noise on passenger side.

Vehicle fire in parking garage. Engine area of car unexpectedly caught on fire due to a short circuit arc and failure of equipment.

Important this is translated from spanish to english in google translator. My reason for my complaint is, to help me with the problem I have, really do not know if this merchant exists or is something ghost. I have tried to communicate with the seller and with the local dealer but it is impossible no answer, as the place is far to go, I have not yet had the opportunity to go to the local. For this reason I think I am a victim of fraud. I have also tried to communicate with them using barios phone number, but it is impossible not answer. Saturday 22 October 2016 I was cleaning the SUV when I realize that the passenger seat lacks a turnillo and safety belts of defects are removed. I quickly call the seller but not answered. That same day I informed my mechanic avia come to my house, told my SUV has a water leak and burned in the muffler, when my check mechanic tells me is not water is oil, again I contact the seller and I sent him a text message and does not answer me, my mechanic informs me, the trader can not sell tire truck with bad quality, my SUV the tire are worn, not really sap that information. Until today I call and leave a text message to the seller but he does not answer when I call the merchant I end the call. For this reason I think I am a victim of fraud. Please ask for help because now I have no car and not think it's sure I use the SUV in these conditions, another thing I want to add on the water leak, the reality is that the radiator is broken, the seller lied to me deceived me, the me I swindled. That day when I got home it was night, I when I get home check the part of the front of the SUV, the part where the engine is, the water reservoir had no water, for me that was strange and contact the seller, I told the salesman that the water reservoir had no water, the seller told me that was normal.

All window motors have a problem and 3 have gone out . . .

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a noise emerging from the rear driver side door similar to an engine running. The contact arrived at her house and noticed that the rear driver side window was down. The window motor would not bring the window back up. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired for the front driver side window motor last year. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired again. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

While driving vehicle the engine cut off. After towing car to dealership, the problem was diagnosed ignition defect and the ignition was rebuilt.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while parked, the doors will not lock with the remote or the key. The contact states that you can not even lock the doors from the inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the bcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,870. Ed.

My remote failed to lock or unlock the doors, and liftgate door. The doors had to be locked manually. The liftgate window would not close at all. Remote batteries were replaced . However, it still would not lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. When I pressed the unlock button on the remote, the emergency flashers came on.

On Tuesday, August 25, 2015, I was on my way to a workshop for my job on route 73 in berlin, new jersey. I had stopped at a light. When the light turned green, I proceeded to go. The car stalled out all the lights on the dash board blinked on and off and the car shut completely off. Then white smoke came out from under the hood. So as I was sitting contemplating what to do next. I looked up and the driver in the car next to me started yelling that there was fire underneath the car. I immediately exited the car and crossed the street on a busy highway. When I reached the other side of the street. Pitch black smoke along with red flames billowed out from under the hood. Afire rescue truck arrive and immediately used a fire extinguisher to douse the fire. Then, the fire trucks and police came to follow up. The fireman lift the hood up and allowed me to view the damage. The battery along with other items on the engine was melted like candle wax. The car was towed away, however as the car was placed on the flatbed of the truck, my truck started smoking and flames were shooting from under the car. Car has been declared totaled. That was a very sad day for me.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that various electrical functions operated independently in inclement weather. In addition, the headliner caught fire. There was no smoke visible. The contact stated that the failure only occured when the vehicle was wet. The contact disconnected the battery after seeing the flames. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 148,000.

The swing gate fails to open, the window will pop up but the gate will not release at all. The swing gate only allows for a keyless entry. Would this fall under recall no. D09? I have read that many other Jeep Liberty owners online experiencing the same issue, when I tried to researching for a fix. Periodically prior to this gate would pop up on dash display. There is concern that motor controlling this may malfunction and come open on it's own.

I went to lock my doors after I came from the dealer and I noticed both my back doors do not lock. I believe this is a safety issue because the back doors do not lock when I am driving down the road and I have 1 year old that like to touch everything including door handles.

August 1, 2015 the left rear passenger window dropped and the rear of the vehicle. In the same month my Jeep started to slightly fishtail as if driving in very strong/ high winds. Lastly on November 28, 2015 the passenger air bag sign is showing " passenger airbag off" when it was never a illuminated before.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. There was smoke emitted under the hood, and sparks under the vehicle. The vehicle front end then became engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who indicated that they could not diagnose the vehicle due to the damage. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the driver's side seat warmers burnt a hole in the seat and the contact's pants. Also the passenger's side seat warmer failed to shut off and stayed on continuously. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Headlights began turning themselves off and on while car was driving at night along highway. Audible clicking heard each time the lights would cycle off or on.

I had been having this problem around three weeks ago, at hot weather I turn the a\c on, and after 10 minutes the engine starts reheating, I already take it to the Chrysler Jeep dealer, and they told me that they dont know what happens that everything is ok, my husband even scan the car and he got the po480, and they said that no everything is ok, I told them the situation that im worry about the reheating cause three days ago I has at the i95 at 65 mph, and it stars reheating very fast, I just pull over the car , but it can start a fire under the hood or something I saw a lot of smoke, I told them, and they said that they couldnt find anything that everything is ok. So if Jeep itself cant not find the problem , who can. . . . . ? they said . . . . We dont know!!!!! this is a very weird situation , that the Jeep itself can not find a problem in a car that they make.

Same as some of the other complaints; vehicle refused to start. Random at first, the wouldn't start at all. Towed to dealer and entire steering column has to be replaced to fix one small part, which is on backorder. Will contact the manufacturer tomorrow to complain, doubt it will help. I have seen multiple complaints with this issue, Jeep should do something about it! $800 in repairs. Last Jeep/Chrysler I will ever own. I don't have the VIN right now, as the vehicle and registration are at the shop.

While driving at night. Headlights go off and on. Almost every night. No one knows why it's doing this. Sometimes for 3 to 5 seconds. We need a recall on this, to find out why this is happening. Jeep dealers don't have answers for us, but they can charge us $ 75 for nothing. Some day someone is going to get hurt when lights don't come back on. Don't say we didn't warn you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Rear driver side passenger window literally fell into the door fo rno apparent reason. The window now has to be taped up conituously and the window falling down can be a hazard and dangerous of kids in th eback. Not to mention this is a very large and common problem with this model. Jeep/Chrysler needs to recall this defect in workmanship and parts a to make sure the windows just don't fall down into the door. This is not a result of abuse just lousy parts and design and workmanship. Its dangerous and needs to be recalled. Google th eproblem and see how many thousands have complained. Then think about those that have not complained.

Car just shuts off on highway. . . This has happened several times. . . . After restarting works okay as if re-starting booting electrical system. . . Engine light on. . Rear hatch does not open. . . I believe this vehicle has major electrical problems from what I have read and experienced. . .

Driver's seat heater felt extremely hot against my back while driving. Leaned forward and smelled a burning odor, also felt jacket and back of seat which were both extremely hot and immediately turned off the heated seats. Upon arriving at work,got out of the vehicle and saw the front seat leather against where my back was had been burned, as well as the back of my jacket. Called the Chrysler recall phone number and was told that although there was a recall for the Jeep grand cherokee for the heated seats malfunctioning and overheating, that there was not a recall available for the same problem with the Jeep Liberty. Because the vehicle's warranty is expired, they said they will not cover expenses due to repairs. I then called my local dealer, who also said I would be responsible for repairs since there is not a recall for this model of Jeep. Upon searching the web, there are numerous accounts of other Jeep liberties with this issue, including a court case that was filed 10/29/12 for a 2004 Jeep Liberty which the heated seats generated dangerously high temperatures in which a consumer endured third degree burns. This is a serious safety issue, which could potentially cause a fire or injury to consumers.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the rear window defroster detached from the window. Also, the contact mentioned that after the brakes were repaired on the vehicle and smoke started to emit out of the left side tires. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with back window defroster wire failure. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Pam.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty renegade. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph the speedometer and odometers failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that due to the bcm modular burning out the speed sensor, the speed sensor needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that this was the fifth time the sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000. Pmb.

The headlights flick on and off while driving. I can hear the headlight relay clicking when the lights cycle on and off. This is a significant safety issue and based upon the number of complaints should be addressed by Jeep.

When trying to roll down front driver window, it made noise and cable worm came up in between glass and door jam, flapping on inside of window. Window still worked but the cable wire would come loose sometimes and window would either not roll all the way down, or not roll down at all and other times would roll down just fine. I rolled the window down the other day and the cable wire came flapping up while the window glass is stuck inside the door. Had to pry window out of door and tape shut. Window motor still makes sound but no longer operates window.