Jeep Liberty owners have reported 11 problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Liberty based on all problems reported for the Liberty.
On 3 different occasions, first one driving on 95 from new york on December 3, 2014, I put on cruise control and car accelerated out of my control, brakes didn't work and I had to cross over lanes and tried everything to stop car, drove in to a ditch and car died, wouldn't restart for hours. The second time was March 6 2015 in florida, I was just driving along and the car just got out from under me at a very fast speed and I couldn't stop it, I threw it into park and the car died and the ignition just kept doing a clicking noise, left it over night because it wouldn't start, had to have it flatbed away, the car started the next day?? now on April 3rd 2015 it happened when I was going 3 miles an hour in my parking lot and the Jeep accelerated and I drove straight between 2 parked cars and over a handicap sign to stop, now it has been sitting since Friday in to a parking spot that my neighbors helped me push it in to, I could of been killed or hurt others. This car is in pristine condition, well maintained and low mileage. . . Who can help me???.
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My girlfriend of 21 years, went into the doctor and when she came out her Jeep Liberty would start and then stall. She said there was clunking noise from the engine. I get there and call aaa and have it towed to a plus transmission and auto repair in brighton michigan. They said the rocker arm came lose from the adjuster and that should fix the problem. Not so, turns out it was a broken valve seat also that had dropped down into the cylinder causing catastrophic engine failure. We are left with the expense of replacing the engine at a cost to us of $5600. 00. This is a known problem with the Chrysler 3. 7 v6 engine. It happens just after the warranty expires. With todays technology I believe that that engine should have had lasted up to 200000 miles. Since we cant afford a new car this is the only way we can go. However, I believe Chrysler should help with the expense of this. Never will I buy from Chrysler again.
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Pull out of driveway to stop sign. Pulled out into intersection and there was a loud bang followed by clanking noise. It turned out to be a blown engine. There was no warning, no check engine light. Engine was replaced. Now transmission is failing will file a separate complaint for that.
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the dashboard started making a loud, clicking noise. Several minutes later the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road just before the car became filled with smoke and caught on fire. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The contact sustained smoke inhalation however, there were no additional injuries. The vehicle was deemed as destroyed. The fire originated from under the hood. The failure mileage was 76,000.
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Where to begin? my airbag light has been coming on for months while driving. I took it to a Chrysler dealership 6 months ago & was charged $100 for them to tell me they didn't know what was wrong. About a month ago, while driving on the highway, my headlights went out, came back on, went out again, and finally I hit my high beams and they stayed on. My engine uses about 2 quarts of oil per week. I have parked on clean surfaces & there is no oil leaking, but it is going somewhere. I can hear a ticking noise coming from the engine area. I called Chrysler's toll-free number today after the headlights went out again, and was informed that my Jeep is under recall for the air bag module, and maybe that is what is causing the lights to go out. This makes no sense to me that one would have anything to do with the other. I told them that I have seen other complaints about the headlights, but they stated that they've had no complaints. I have also replaced front tires three times in the past year for wear on the outside edge. I've had the Jeep aligned, tires rotated as they should be, and they just keep balding on the outer edge. The service tech said that Jeeps eat through tires because of the wheel base? this car has all but eaten up most of my income. It is constantly having issues, and I get nowhere with Chrysler.
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After proceeding through a stop light I heard a ticking noise that got louder, then a banging, and then the engine seized within 1 block of driving. Through a rod. Had just checked oil under hood that am. Maintained vehicle well in the 9 yrs. Of ownership. There was no warning prior to event or alert on gauges. Bought a rebuilt engine & had it installed.
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.
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The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. Whenever the vehicle is started, the engine compartment makes a loud clunking noise. The mechanic stated that there was an issue with the spark plugs. The spark plugs were replaced, but the failure was not corrected. The contact was informed that there was an issue with the valve system. Through research, he has found numerous complaints on this same failure and believes it to be a manufacturer defect. He also believes that a recall should be issued. The current and failure mileages were 91,000.
While driving my Jeep Liberty on the freeway I suddenly heard a loud clanking noise. At about the same time I realized my engine was dead and I coasted off of the freeway. My Jeep would not restart and I had to have assistance to push it to a gas station. I called a towing company and had it towed to a Jeep dealership where I was treated very rudely and horribly over a 3 to 4 week period where they requested numerous oil change receipts and berated me over the phone each time I called to check the progress of my vehicle. After providing them with my maintenance records Chrysler still had the audacity to turn down the claim. I have changed the oil every 3 thousand miles with receipts to prove it. They are accusing me faulty maintenance and refuse to fix the vehicle. My vehicle has 41,000 miles on it and I have a 70,000 mile warranty. According to Chrysler they are not responsible for it. How do they get away with this?.
Consumer has had to replace shocks, drive shaft, brakes and all four tires since purchase. The tires were worn and the noisy were struts, a constant thumping sound was heard when the vehicle was in motion, creaking noise were coming from the front of the vehicle when going over bumps due to the front sway bar bushings, the regulator on the passenger door was noisy, the handle on the passenger door was loose, grinding noise on the front passenger side, the passenger front door's weather strip was coming off, loud noise coming from the rear differential bearings, excessive play in the front tie ends, water under the driver's side carpet, rattling in the speaker on the passenger side, when in 4th high and 4th low, the vehicle felt as if it were in neutral, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, the was a squeak in the steering wheel when turning, the engine idled loud, the vehicle would jump when shifting into gear, there was a delay when braking, the axle boot was leaking.
Since purchasing in sept 02 have had vehicle in for service six times for numerous concerns, repeatedly for a clunking/grinding sound from the psgr sd ft, a severe pulling of the vehicle to the right, a vibration when driving hwy speeds, and intermittent engine misses. Dealership twice replaced the front end strut mounts which elimated the grind/clunk, but cannot ascertain the problem with the vehicle's instability (pulling) on the road nor with the engine misfires. An adjustment (off spec) to the alignment was performed by dealership which in turn caused the vehicle to pull to the left and also encouraged more steering vibration and worsened mpg - avg 13. 21 mpg where initially I got 18 -20 mpg. Dealership claims that b/c roads are angled for water runoff, this likewise keeps my vehicle from staying on the road (!?) am currently beginning to experience a clunking noise from rear passenger side wheel area, but have not yet brought it to dealer's attention.