Tail Light Switch Problems of Jeep Liberty

Jeep Liberty owners have reported 12 problems related to tail light switch (under the exterior lighting 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.

1 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2006 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 08/25/2020

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that both driver and passenger tail lights had overheated which caused both housing plastic lens to melt from the bulb. The contact also noticed that the wiring harness was also overheated which contributed to the failure. The contact took the vehicle to john elway's claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram(620 auto center dr, claremont, CA 91711) where she given a diagnostic fee to the vehicle inspected, the contact declined the diagnostic fee. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

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2 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2006 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 11/16/2019

I've to replace the rear tail light assembly 4 times, it keeps blowing out the brake and tail light. I've also had to purchase 5 a/c compessors for this truck and the abs, traction light stays on.

3 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2010 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 04/10/2019

I lease my vehicle from jd byrider we first noticed the windows after my purchase. I went there 3 times he said he would have to take the door apart. While at the drive inns I realized there was no heat I was freezing they attempted to fix it worked like 2 days then stopped. The 4 wheel drive sticks I'm not sure if its electrical cuz the windows dont work n when it rains the tailgate light comes on with the inside lights?since I bought it the wheels make a really loud noise you cannot have windows down its behind my seat. I have read about ppls cars catching on fire they had no way to escape due to windows in these Jeeps I have been in a burning van on route 20 in girard community auto did something bad to my van and this is the first time me driving in years. My 30 days are up and I cannot pay to fix these problems I pay $380 a month for car payment & $700 rent I have 4 children and a grandson we need heat a safe vehicle to drive.

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4 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2006 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 09/23/2016

Vehicle was in motion. A CO worker told me my tail light was out and the next day I looked at it and tried to replace the bulb but the bulb was melted and broken inside the lens. The bulb was melted to a piece of plastic inside. . . To some type of fin. This is the driver side tail light. I also had the same problem with the passenger side tail light assembly earlier this year. I replaced the bulb 3 times before I figured out what the problem was. Now the same problem has occured with the driver side tail light assembly. The bulb melted to that fin inside the assembly and could not be removed to replace the bulb. I had to replace the entire tail light assembly again, which is very expensive at $130 each plus the bulbs. This could have caused a fire. . . Or a wreck since my brake lights did not work until this tail light assembly was special ordered and relaced, which took a couple of days to receive. This problem seems like a defect.

5 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2004 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 06/12/2014

My tail lights don't work the instrument panel stopped lighting up.

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6 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2009 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 03/05/2013

In 2009 I purchased a Jeep Liberty (2009), for the past several months my car was making a strange noise. I've had a diagnostic test done on my vehcile (came back fine), oil changes, engine flushed, filers, transmisiion checked, all fluids the hole nine yards. Still I could here this noise. In January of 2013, we've had to repacle ball barrings, the sun roof jammed, I put in my back tail lights 3times keep blowing out, the door locks started to jam. On March 5, 2013, . I was driving on the freeway and the engine light came on, the car jerked as I contiuned, then it slowed down and this load noise started coming from under the hood of my truck. I got over into the far right lane and told my wife that the car started to go slow by it self. As I came into a parking lot and wanted to park my truck it jerk again, as I began to park my reverse went out, so I had to park in such away that I did not have to use my reverse to get out of a parking spot. I was taking my wife to a job interview with the secetary of states office ( what are the odds that happening to someone). My wife went to interview we took the service drive and some back streets to get to our home. I got up the next day to take it to the shop and the hold transmission had gone out and all the fluids were in our driveway. I don't have 100,000 miles on the truck nor is this truck five or ten years old. Why are all these things happening , this truck just turn4yrs old? we brought this truck 03/03/2009. Someone please tell me how your transmission just die and we've never had an accident, just the usual maintance on the truck. The dearlship said I did not purchase the powertrain warranty (100,000ml/10yrs. ) to repair, will cost me $5,000. 00 to get a new transmission . My job put us on 30hrs a week. Sincerely, mr. & mrs. Leonard king.

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7 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2005 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 04/13/2012

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. While parked, the contact noticed that the passenger side taillight bulb was burned. The contact replaced the bulb but the failure continued. The driver side tail light also burned out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the taillight assembly would have to be replaced due to overheating, which had melted the assembly. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

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8 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2006 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 11/05/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle emitted a rubber burning smell from the tail lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the cause of the failure was electrical wires from the tail lights. The vehicle was not repaired. Both of the tail lights remained burned. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.

9 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2002 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 02/23/2011

Headlights will flash on and off while driving. Headlight and tail light bulbs all burn out at once. Interior lights flash on and off while driving. Back up light switch quit working.

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10 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2006 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 03/05/2010

Left tail light burned out and melted the tail light. It continues to go out and is a safety problem.

11 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2005 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 10/10/2008

Both tail lights in my 2005 Jeep Liberty melted due to faulty wiring causing a safety hazard and costing my $327. 27 to replace with a local mechanic. The mechanic himself said this type of defect was very common in the Chrysler/Jeep models he services. I would like to know if there was a re-call for these parts and if so, why I was not contacted. If no re-call was issued I would like to speak with someone regarding reimbursement for the defect. This not only was a potential fire hazard but it caused my vehicle to lose its brakelights,causing a driving safety hazard.

12 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2006 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 04/10/2008

My rear tail lights and stop lights bulbs keep burniging out. The rear passenger housing has been replaced free by the dealer. Since then I have had to replace the same housing in less than two years. The rear tail lamp and brake lamp bulbs do not burn the filament the light bulbs actually explode inside the housing or melt the housing. The plugs that hold the bulbs are scorched. I have both the rear lamp and plugs to show the defect. I am not the isolated case: most Liberty owners and some grand cherokee owners have had the same problems. My second complaint is a fuel leak at the connection of the fuel heating element. The filter head where the fuel filter is attached also has a heating elemnt. . The electic plug connection at the head leaked fuel onto the connection. I observed when the ignition was tuned on, the fuel leaked and vaporize as it was being shorted and heated. I disconnected the electric plug. , filled the female receptacle with fuel tank epoxy and rubber plug for good measure. Will be replacing scorched connection and filter head as soon as possible. I will keep all defective parts for your inspecton upon your request thank you.


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