Jeep Liberty owners have reported 7 traction control system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common traction control system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's traction control system (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Traction Control System problems |
Tl the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact experienced suspension failure with the vehicle. The contact received recall notices for NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v222000 (power train) and 18v278000 (suspension). In addition, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The contact scheduled an appointment with greenway Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, ram (9051 e colonial dr, orlando, FL 32817). The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle lost power and failed to steer properly. The electronic stability control and traction control indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The dealer (darcars Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of new carrollton, 8100 annapolis rd, new carrollton, MD 20784, (301) 459-6800) stated that it would cost $180 to diagnosed the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 121,261.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Liberty. While stopped, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The abs and traction warning indicators illuminated. The air bags in the driver and passenger side headrests deployed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and nerve damage to the left side. The passenger seated in the front sustained neck injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed a default in a wheel sensor that needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a brake sensor defect. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, but the issue could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact heard a loud noise when she lost control of the vehicle without warning, making it difficult to control the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where they performed a diagnostic test, which concluded that the traction control failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 11,081. Updated 3/14/11 the dealer believed the problem was mechanical. However, a diagnostic revealed no error codes. Updated 04/27/11.
Intermittent problem with abs/electronic stability system setting warning lights on dash and disabling abs/esp. Warning lights illuminate, and turn off randomly. Malfunction has now lead to failure of abs, causing loss of vehicle control while braking. Abs cycled without need, and improperly, causing uneven braking and violent, uncontrolled swerving of vehicle. Required removal of abs pump fuse to make vehicle drivable again. This occurred under normal braking from ~45mph to a red light. Had this occurred at freeway speeds, or under an emergency stop, there would have almost certainly been an accident. Owner forums report this as a common problem.
My husband is a mechanic. He and his employer were trying to maneuver a 2004 Jeep Liberty into the work stall from the parking lot. The Jeep had a broken ball joint (a condition that they later found was under recall notice) and would not steer, so my husband was guiding it with a floor jack while his boss was behind the wheel, braking when necessary to help control forward momentum. The vehicle was idling. This is standard procedure, one carried out many times by both men. Both men have at least 25 years of experience each as auto mechanics. There is a lip just at the door of the shop to prevent water from coming in, and when the Jeep came to this lip, the vehicle tipped slightly, and the right front tire touched the ground. Instantly, the engine revved and the vehicle jumped forward at full power. The boss literally stood as hard as he could on the brake but to no effect. The vehicle left a long black skid line behind it where the back tires were trying to brake, but the front tires were continuing to accelerate. My husband was hit and dragged fifteen feet then crushed against an upright support. According to both mechanics, the front wheels should not have had power to them, since the vehicle was not in four-wheel drive and cannot put itself into four-wheel drive: a lever must be raised manually. My husband had to be life flighted to emmanuel hospital where he was diagnosed with a collapsed lung, broken nose, broken collarbone, nine broken ribs, and a broken ankle. He also suffered general crushing of most of his body. A broken left rib was diagnosed two weeks later. The Jeep was taken to a local Chrysler dealership for repair of the broken ball joint and the transmission pan, damaged in the accident.
As a single mother of baby twins, I am both completely freaked out as well as gratefully relieved to have found this site. The complaints read like a checklist of past issues and god willing, preventable future issues. The gas tank cannot be "topped off". . . All things considered, this was a seemingly acceptable issue. The engine light coming on accompanied by totally unexplained stalling every so often became a problem which would cease just as randomly as it occurred. Finally (when pregnant and nervous) I brought it in after one too many times. Apparently this Jeep model/year is weather sensitive. Rain seemed to be the catalyst, but I refuse to put one of those anal person car covers on becoming a slave to the weatherchannel. Mechanic changed temperamental sensor which, so far, seems to be managed. The a/c fan only works at 3 and up, which is too much hot/cold for even the most anemic after more than five minutes. Back to the weather, winter causes front struts to creak and moan like a geriatric beast. Once again, this is annoying but seemingly innocuous. Four wheel drive shift only works in part time hi (or low, don't recall), which is disappointing though again, not life threatening. The combination of these defects simply feels as if it was built with indifference to the consumer. Now that I have two priceless passengers, I refuse to wait for the cv joints to disengage before demanding all repairs be made and double checked by my implicitly trusted mechanic (ironically also a twin). In closing, thank you to all who contributed their stories and enlightening me to caution regarding the dangerous flaws as well as commiserating our shared frustration with the problems, like the window track disengaging, which combined are one big expensive potentiality dangerous headache.