general problems of the 2012 Jeep Liberty

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while making a right turn on a main road at 25 mph, the front lower control arms snapped. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately pulled over onto the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

My Jeep has been back to dealer for over 23 services from recalls, defective parts, altered parts, engine, transmission, rear end, braking and many more issues to include sharp items pushes thru seats harming people.

Transmission failure due to not being replaced when scheduled for maintenance.

My heater takes 45-60 mins to heat up my car, and it doesn’t blow full force when it’s on the highest setting. On cold days I literally have to start my car up 45 before I need to leave just to have a slight warmth inside. Once I’m moving, it barely blows any heat through the vents. The highest setting feels like it’s on the lowest setting.

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving 25 mph and merging onto the interstate, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The rpm revved up but the vehicle did not respond. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the passenger’s side front tire was wobbling. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that three tires needed to be replaced due to tread belt damage and that the heater core and transmission were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased to be repaired. The thermostat was replaced, the brake lines were bled however, the tires were not replaced. The contact stated that she was not provided a copy of the repair order. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle manufacturer was notified of the failure. The tire manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

Jeep died while driving on the dash it said no fuse then my battery died also my alternator I still haven't been able to fix it because I don't know where to look we took it to a mechanic and he replaced the alternator 5 times and still has issues.

Traveling last night and the lights went up, down then out for almost 20 seconds and doing 40 mph is scary. The lights finally came on but then they dim up and down. Before this last week the cruise control would not disengage. I never know what's going to happen when I drive this vehicle and the worst thing is taking it out at night and having the lights go out. This week was the forth time that has happened thank god it happened on a lighted road but I still had no brake lights. All times this has happened I've been on interstate highways and traveling at night.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator remained illuminated and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

The car wold not start, had to push the gear shift forward and then it starts. The "check engine" light was on, the light below -- electronic trottle control and the service four wheel drive lite was on. Turned car off, turned back on, had trouble starting, again had to push the gear shift forward, the only light that went off was the service four wheel drive light.

After driving the vehicle to my destination and shutting it off. It will not restart when I go to drive it to the next location . This has happened numerous times. It has left me stranded a couple times. While driving the vehicle to a location the headlights seem to dim on their own. After having a mechanic look at it. I was told it was the tipm causing the issues.

Car wouldnt start; when finally did, pulled out to road, couldnt get it to go past 35 mph, pressed gas pedal, even tachometer wouldnt go faster; couldnt get any getup and go; pulled to side of road, put in park, tapped accelerator few times, wouldnt accelerate; afraid to shutdown, so started out on road (45 mph speed), car wouldnt accelerate past 35, finally got home; shut off, wouldnt start again. Calling dealer. Looks like others have similar problem. Engine light came on, red light under it flashed then stayed on.

I have a pending file: 11151151; engine fire. I took a quick survey of complaints on the NHTSA site and found 23 other Jeep Liberty records from 2006-2012 describing valve failures and engine fires, which indicates a design flaw and need for investigation. Nhsta should also look at model years 2002-2005, Dodge nitro, and other vehicles that used the mopar 3. 7 engine. The rate of failure and fire points to a design flaw that must be rectified.

Driving freeway speed, engine lost power, electronic throttle control light flashed, then engine light; pulled onto shoulder, raised hood, observed fire at valve cover/wiring harness. Mechanic's subsequent inspection revealed valve/rocker arm failure resulted in punctured valve cover that released oil onto hot engine resulting in fire. Rocker arm failures are common on mopar 3. 7 engine - google the term and many hits will appear. This is unacceptable for an engine with 82,000 miles that was serviced regularly according to manufacturer recommendations. New engine now required.

Well serviced vehicle with 88,000 miles. Driving on a residential street when smoke began coming out of climate vents. Noted engine temperature gauge at normal. Stopped the car and turned off. Fire noted under the hood near the windshield. Within minutes, the car became fully engulfed and burned completely before fire department could arrive.

I have owned the vehicle for about 10 months three times in the last 3 months while accelerating the accelerator has become locked at full throttle. I pounded the floor frantically to get it to release or become unstuck while applying the brakes. Fortunately I haven't killed anyone or been killed myself. This is a serious issue I'm deeply concerned about even driving the vehicle. What can I do.

Dealer keeps saying faulty coils, 4 attempts now, engine shuttering like it wants to shift into a gear while keeping a steady speed!.

The contact owned a 2012 Jeep Liberty. While driving 60 mph, the contact was alerted by another motorist to evacuate the vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that vehicle was engulfed in flames. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 69,400.

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact noticed a puddle of oil underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to boardwalk Honda (6807 tilton rd, egg harbor township, NJ 08234, phone: (609) 641-1900) where it was diagnosed that there was a slight crack in the oil tank and needed to be repaired. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a Jeep dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a Chrysler dealer where there would be a diagnostic testing fee. The approximate failure mileage was 43,600.

The heater core is plugged up with casting sand left in the head at the time of manufacturing.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the heater did not work, even though the heater blower was working. The vehicle was taken to the ed voyles Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram dealer (844) 715-5921, located at 789 cobb pkwy se, marietta, GA 30060) where it was diagnosed that the blower module and the resister module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that a year later the failure recurred. The contact called the same dealer and was told that someone would call back. The contact was not called back. The manufacturer not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 81,150. Fe.

Severe corrosion on both oil pan and transmission pan. This vehicle is less than 5 years old with only 36,000 miles. Loss of either fluid could cause engine - transmission failure on a highway leading to an unsafe situation.

Faulty tipm, front window washer not functioning, keyless entry issues, engine starting issues, etc.

At 48k miles engine started having multiple cylinder missfires, too lean then too rich codes for cyclinders while traveling on the highway, brought to dealer, was charged $148 to replace O2 sensor. Drove vehicle out of the lot, and within five miles from dealer, experienced same trouble. After one and half weeks at the dealer, they had replaced 2 pcm modules, O2 sensors and then the catalytic converter. Vehicle was driven no less than 3 months and 5k driven miles after work was completed the engine started failing again with the same issue, stranding by disabled spouse 1400 miles away from home. Dealer now wants to remove engine head and rebuilt engine. Once was brought to the dealer, service agent told my spouse was advised that no transportation was hoping to be provided to her, since she was traveling with her service animal "a dog" . Even after they were advised of ada laws, and was told to drive the Jeep and have it towed back to the dealer at our expense. When I contacted doge Chrysler customer service, case number 30253034 I was told that they can't provide any assistance until the dealer diagnosed the issue, Jeep have been at the dealer for a week now, and service advise it sayd that is going to take another 2 days before they get it in the shop to look at it. .

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at about 20 mph, the temperature guage became very high, causing the air conditioning to blow hot air. The over-heating light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The transmission was replaced. The vehicle was picked up but the contact stated that while driving home, the engine hesitated and vibrated and a week later, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who, this time, diagnosed that one of the engine cylinders needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that based on the dealer's diagnosis, the failure was a maintenance issue. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but was not repaired. The failure mileage was about 79,354. Fe.

Air conditioner was blowing warm air. It happen in June 2013 and Aug 24, 2013.

Vehicle experiences momentary loss of power during normal highway driving. Dealership and manufacturer representative both agree there is a problem, but do not know how to repair and refuse to do any repairs. They do not know what causes the loss of power.

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that smoke emitted from the engine upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the smoke was water vapor. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that she only noticed the smoke when the vehicle had been shut off for several hours. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 700.

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that a lot of smoke emitted from the vehicle upon starting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer stated that they had to replace the psd valves. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The manufacture was contacted. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

Vehicle has a eco-mode to reserve excessive fuel usage. When traveling at a speed to exceed 45 mph the vehicle reacts with a bad vibration and shake as if there is a flat tire or something. When coming to a complete stop the vehicle shakes as if there is a defect with the rotors or brakes. When taking off, there is a kick when attempting to first accelerate especially at a traffic stop/intersection. Vehicle has been serviced at the sport durst Chrysler Jeep in durham nc and it has been declared as "drone mode which is unknown cause of issue- unrepairable. " service department conferenced with Chrysler corp. Customer service and has concluded that vehicle is recommended for buy back under lemon laws. No further action has yet been taken. Vehicle is currently unsafe and undriveable. Need another vehicle immediately.