Jeep Liberty owners have reported 6 interior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common interior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's interior lighting (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Interior Lighting problems |
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated the vehicles interior and head lights were flickering off and on. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 105,000.
Overhead dome light comes on and radio light dims. Tapping the directional signal turns the light off. This is a recurring problem. Brought in for service but technician could not find the problem.
My car would not start and the door locks where opening and closing, so it had to be towed to the dealer, they said the battery was dead so they needed to replace it and then they would run a test to figure out what was going on. I informed the dealer that for several months my over head lights would come on every so often and I would have to giggle the turn signal to make them go off (sometimes using the turn signal triggers the light to come on). I asked if it could be a short in the steering column and they said no it was just a dead battery. A few days later I noticed the overhead lights on in my car after it got dark outside and they would come on and go off every few minutes. After discussing the recent recall on the front ball bearings with a CO-worker I found out that she too had the same problem with the interior lights (2002 model), I then asked another CO-worker who owns a 2004 model and he too had this problem. Apparently this is a wide spread issue that needs to be addressed. It is dangerous when this happens especially at night because it distracts the driver. I have also noticed that now my light is out on the shift panel. I think this could be a very serious problem that it leading into other shorts in the car. I feel that because I no longer have a warranty on the vehicle that the dealer is trying to make money on me and this obviously a malfunction in this model.
: the contact stated after having a dvd player installed in the vehicle by the dealer, leaking occurred between the driver and passenger side seats while parked or in motion consistently after or during a rain storm. The leaking created mold and the vehicle was taken to the dealer on four separate occasions but could not find the source of the problem. The manufacturer was contacted and expressed that the dealership needed to repair the vehicle. The water damage was covered under warranty. The contact received a letter from the manufacturer that stated that there was nothing more the dealer or manufacturer could do. The vehicle was not driven since the incident due to mold infestation. The dealer and manufacture refused to provide additional assistance. 08/29/06 plastic trim piece on dash up by windshield popping up on passenger side. Map light lens coming out and dome light replaced.
: the contact stated intermittently, while pulling in or out of the driveway, the vehicle will not respond. If the vehicle is in drive it must be put in reverse then drive to move and vice versa. Also, the lights, interior and exterior, flicker on and off. The dealership replaced the multifunction switch and upgraded the software. This has not remedied the problem. There are no codes on the computer or black box and the dealership cannot duplicate either problem. When the vehicle was in revese it did move and then stopped. The consumer stated it felt as though the vehicle was in neutral. Updated 02/21/06.
2002 Jeep Liberty limited. I have replaced the engine, rebuilt the 4 -wheel drive shaft, replaced the a/c condenser and coil, and now the radio, dome lights, power locks are broken. The blower motor resistor has been replaced but now the blower motor is broken. What a lemon from day one. Latches on hatch not working correctly, mold smell from a/c. It is something all the time with this vehicle.