Engine Problems of Jeep Liberty

I have contacted Jeep about the noise problem before after having a recall notice worked on and said it sounded like a piece of junk after being worked on and something was grinding. They told me nothing was wrong. Well, obviously there was because now it needs a new engine at 157,000 miles!!!! I had the oil changed regularyly also. It is now parked in our drive needing a new engine!!!!! we have been Dodge and Jeep buyers all our lives but now we went and bought a kia!! we lost all trust in Jeep since they wouldn't stand good tp problems they knew they had. I called Jeep and the representative just told me to drive slow! I couldn not beleive I had that kind of a response!.

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I have a Jeep Liberty renegade 4x4 with only 38,000 miles on it. I was driving on the quickway (hwy 17 in middletown, NY) when my car dropped dead in the road with no indications of anything wrong with it. It had gas in it, it's fluids were all changed, etc. I found out later that the spring broke causing the rocker arm to drop out therefore causing major damage to my vehicle. Had I been driving in the passing lane or middle lane of the quickway, my son and I would have been dead particularly if a semi was behind us or a major crash if in either lanes. Fortunately, I was in the far right lane and could coast over to the right side of the road to relative safety. How can this happen in a car with only 38,000 miles on it? this, in my opinion is a safety defect in the vehicle. Chrysler should be forced to recall these cars and fix them. I called the dealer just recently and was told that Chrysler would pay for part of the repairs if I had the oil change receipts. My husband does all the maintenance on the vehicle, for the most part, he didn't keep the receipts. Also, there are major complaints on the internet about this happening and the dealerships also know about this defect in the 3. 7 and 4. 7 engines from 2002 to, I believe, 2007. So, I am sure that Chrysler knows about this. I am ready to take this information and head to the local newspapers to get them to put out this information and to put pressure on Chrysler and the dealerships. My Jeep has been sitting in the driveway since Dec 8th, 2010 because I do not have the money to fix it.

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Stopped to get gas. Shut off engine. Engine did not work any more.

No warning of the failure. Valve spring broke due to non clearance in the valve guide causing the valve to hang and get smacked by the piston causing severe damage to the engine. Needs engine replaced at a cost of $5 thousand dollars.

It was explained to me by the mechanic that a valve slipped out of the head cylinder. When I was driving the car on the highway in the middle of the highway the car just shut-off without warning. The car behind me almost hit me. I had to call a relative to push the car home. The mechanic explained, after they took apart the engine that a valve slipped out of the cylinder head and got into the engine, which cause the engine to fail. I have a warranty but not a factory warranty so they don't want to cover it. And I still have to make payments!.

Engine had almost 150,000 miles. Parked vehicle and turned off. When I tried to start vehicle it shook and ran very rough only if I had my foot slightly on the gas pedal. Mechanic said that the ring that holds the valve cover came off and went inside the cylinder and it couldn't fire correctly. I needed the engine rebuilt at a cost of over $4000.

Jeep Liberty 08, engine hesitate and runs rough when driving at a steady 42-mph and trying to accelerate. Test was performed by tech and concern was verified. Tech contacted engineers and was advised to replaced torque converter. Torque con. Was replaced but still have the same problem with the vehicle. Nothing changed. This is the second attempt to fix this problem. First on January and now in April 14, 2009. Vehicle bought on November 28, 2008.

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4x4 engine misfires due to poor valve design with only 26,000 miles on the vehicle. Found codes po 301, 302, 303, 304 (cylinder misfires). Removed cylinder heads and found intake valves to be failing, replaced intake valves and keepers and lapped valves. Chrysler knew about the problem, redesigned the valves did not issue a recall notice and the vehicle is now 4 months out of warranty.

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Jeep Liberty has problem with engine misfire resulting in a dangerous condition if you are driving. The engine will buck wildly. Have taken to dealer 5 times. Appears to fix problem, but returns without fail after a few thousand miles. I have seen many of the same complaints on various web sites (google "engine misfire Jeep Liberty 2002 3. 7). Codes from car computer are p0354 and p0304 indicating failure in coil and engine misfire. Replace coil and spark plugs problem keeps returning. I have seen many others with same problem although the last digit of the odb codes could be different. I believe there is a serious defect in the manufacturing of the vehicle causing the problem. If you were in an accident avoidance situation, this problem could cause a crash and death.

This is the letter I sent Chrysler corporation. I have a major problem with the valve seat coming off and damaging my Jeep Liberty engine. We purchased the car new and have continually provided maintenance on the vehicle at your dealerships. In fact, we were one of the very first owners of the Jeep Liberty and was invited and participated in a focus group supporting this vehicle. What is upsetting is the lack of interest now from your customer relations department except for your local dealership who has been supportive, on what has occurred. This is a safety issue and this problem is a manufacturer defect . This incident could have caused my daughter to have an accident since she was driving this car as a high school senior. I will take every step possible and report this safety issue to all parties. I was told the engine needs to be rebuilt or replaced and Chrysler customer relations wont help. This is not a isolated incident as other data has been discovered on other similar engines reported same resulting problems. I have photos and there is additional information revealing other valve seat problems resulted in damage to other engines.

Engine damaged by sludge, engine stopped working while driving on highway at 60mph. Engine is covered under 70k mile powertrain warranty. Numerous conversations with Chrysler who refused to cover engine under warranty. Chrysler will not impose the warranty, refuses receipt for maintenance, and refuses to put denial in writing. Engine should be covered under powertrain warranty, Chrysler refuses to honor warranty.

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Chrysler denied 70,000 mile powertrain warranty. Engine seized, and failed to function. Dealership diagnosed as sludge. Regular maintenance was done and regular oil changes were made. As many receipts and dates provided as possible. Chrysler denied warranty, will not put in writing, and will not cover vehicle.

3 rocker arms in engine has had to be replaced over a 1 yr time span with less than 56000 mile and 6 yrs old. Rear window motors have been replace and now have to be replaced again under little to no use. This vehicle I feel is a lemon and needs to be looked at. Contact to the dealer and manufacture has proven to be no use of help. The date I have listed is the recent occurrence and I feel this engine is going to lead to a crash if action is not taken. All services has been kept regularly. The night home from work was very scary in I didn't know if the car was going to blow up or lead to a crash. Please help me check into whether there is more events of this nationwide that are similar.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty 4x4. The contact received a recall letter for the blower motor on his vehicle. He has been waiting thirty days for the part to arrive so his vehicle can be repaired. The dealer informed him that the part arrived. On August 28, 2007, the contact took his vehicle to the dealer and remained there the entire day. The contact was informed that the part had not arrived after all, but the vehicle currently remains at the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 3,500.

My wife was driving her 2003 Jeep Liberty in traffic approaching a stop light. She bumped into the car in front of her traveling at about 10 mph. It was such a minor bump that the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle burst into flames from the engine compartment she barely had enough time to escape. The car is a total loss and the car is completely burnt out inside.

Sudden and uncontrollable full throttle activation by electronic throttle control while driving normally at low and freeway speeds. Driven to dealer for analysis.

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While slowing down from any speed vehicle surged to a high rpm. Once the gear is put in neutral and placed back in drive vehicle goes back to normal. This problem happened ten to twelve times since may, 2004. Dealer has placed vehicle on a diagnostic machine but could not find the cause of the problem.

Purchased vehicle 3/30/04 on or about 4/15/04 stated experiencing engine bog down and lack of acceleration and power. Contacted dealership and had vehicle serviced on 5/17. Technicians could not duplicate problem. Talked to Chrysler 5/19, was told that they were unaware of the problem. Talked to dealership business manager 5/19, he also stated he was not aware of the problem. Rescheduled follow up service appointment for 5/22. Researched this particular problem on the internet and found many other customers with the same vehicle having same problem.

Ball joint failure three times. Emergency brake on five speed never has worked properly. Replace engine at 70,000. Now the card end joint for the four-wheel drive is not working correctly. My biggest complaint is the ball joint failure for the third time. This issue also causes chain reactions in the tires I have had three sets of tires wear uneven and I wrote the company the first time to complain and got no response. I use my Jeep to make my income and do not trust it any more. I do not recommend this vehicle to any one and will not pass it on to any family member.

When the vehicle was in park or idling, it would start to rev up to high rpms. When shifting into reverse, the back tires would spin. The vehicle had been to the dealers several times. Mechanic would state the problem could not be duplicated. Ts jg.

2002 Jeep Liberty. Letter from congressman bishop on behalf of constituent, re her warranty with Chrysler the consumer stated the vehicle has a casting flaw for the cylinder head in the engine. According to the mechanics findings; the two intake valve lifter housings of the head had broken in half. The lifter came out of the head and the cam journal lobe was scored and grooved. The consumer is requesting that Chrysler provide coverage for the repair.