Two problems related to tank filler pipe and cap have been reported for the 2006 Jeep Liberty. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Jeep Liberty based on all problems reported for the 2006 Liberty.
2006 Jeep Liberty fuel overflow hazard. When refueling our 2006 Jeep Liberty, fuel overflows after fuel pump automatic shutoff is triggered. This overflow now occurs every time vehicle is refueled. No one is attempting to "top off" the fuel tank. The overflow causes a quantity of fuel, that I estimate at two to four cups, to spill on the side of the vehicle and onto the ground. This fuel overflow flaw creates an extreme fire hazard and environmental contamination risk. This flaw occurs in the wrangler model of chrylser Jeep products also, where a recall has been issued. The same flaw is occurring in many thousands of Jeep Libertys as is evident by the huge volume of owner statements posted on many websites. Go chrylser Jeep in englewood, CO quoted a repair cost of $2031. 00 to fix the problem. When the overflow flaw first occurred in my Jeep Liberty, it was an occasional problem that was impossible to predict and without a recall notice, consumers are unaware of this hazard. This flaw creates a safety hazard for the person refueling the vehicle and anyone nearby. The fuel spilled has caused property damage in the form of ruined clothing and shoes, and possibly damage to the vehicle as fuel runs down the side into crevices around the rear wheel and axle. This spilled fuel could reach the hot exhaust pipe and explode. Why would the manufacturer cover this flaw under warranty for one make and model, the Jeep wrangler, and not cover the identical problem for another make and model, the Jeep Liberty? it's the same problem created by the same manufacturer.
The contact owns a used 2006 Jeep Liberty which was purchased in 2008. He stated that when adding gasoline, the fuel pump would not shut-off and the gasoline fuel would overflow from tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the "flapper" had failed. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. There were also no recall campaigns for the failure. The failure and current mileages were 75,000. 06/28/jb.