Transmission Failure Problems of Jeep Liberty

Jeep Liberty owners have reported 11 problems related to transmission failure (under the power train 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 Transmission Failure problem of the 2002 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 01/27/2021

Vehicle has 70,000 original owner miles. Placed the transmission in park but the linkage had failed and the vehicle stayed in d and started to roll off. The linkage on the side of the transmission had failed, the part manual control lever - mopar 52104177. It has been revised twice since the original vehicle. The grade was very slight and my wife was still in the vehicle and applied the parking brake. The mechanic thought there had been a recall but could not find one. The same part is used on many Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler vehicles and has been recalled on some models. It is a great safety hazard as the shift liver is in park but the transmission is not. I have made a purchase of a replacement part but the dealer had to order a new one which is now: manual control lever - mopar (52104177ac) after having been revised twice.

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2 Transmission Failure problem of the 2012 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 09/23/2017

Severe corrosion on both oil pan and transmission pan. This vehicle is less than 5 years old with only 36,000 miles. Loss of either fluid could cause engine - transmission failure on a highway leading to an unsafe situation.

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3 Transmission Failure problem of the 2007 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 12/08/2016

Failure to prevent transmission unexpected failure because the manufacture did not include the nesscary fluid level dipstick as indicated in owners manual page345-346 and 316 in manufactures book 81-326-0741. Vechiclle stall on roadway and to be pushed off the road. Awaiting garage report on transmission damage for no fluid.

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4 Transmission Failure problem of the 2005 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 12/22/2012

Was stopped at a red light waiting to turn left. When the stop light turned green I attempted to proceed with the vehicle. Initially when I depressed the accelerator nothing happened. After about 15 seconds the vehicle lurched dramatically forward into opposing traffic. We were very lucky that the oncoming cars were able to swerve to avoid the vehicle. I took it in to a repair facility and the inspection showed that it was a transmission failure. The vehicle has been previously repaired on 5 separate occasions for similar transmission problems. In speaking with the mechanic performing the repair he indicated that Chrysler had severe problems with the 42rle transmissions. I'm filing this complaint as I am very concerned that manufacturer has been allowed to produce a vehicle with an inherent defect that creates a severe safety impairment.

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5 Transmission Failure problem of the 2002 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 01/02/2011

While driving 30 mph the transmission failed without warning. The consumer is concerned that "the vehicle will be rear ended as a result to the failure".

6 Transmission Failure problem of the 2005 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 08/25/2006

My 2005 Jeep Liberty crd has a transmission "shudder" and looses power between 55 and 60 mph. This appears to be a common problem with crd owners and Jeep has issued several TSB's that consist of computer reflashes that have not corrected the problem. I am to the point where I do not transport my children in this vehicle because it looses power at 55 mph on highway merges and cruising. I am very concerned with the safety, because other crd owners have experienced transmission failure following the "shudder" symptom. Jeep only made 11,000 crd's (discontinued in 2006, however still part of their marketing campaign!) and the owners are having a difficult time getting them to respond to several safety problems. The erg valve is another issue. Mine has been replaced once, other crd owners have had multiple replacements. My Jeep crd totally lost power when the egr valve failed. It was on an interstate traveling 65 mph. Luckily I had a clear path to coast to the shoulder.

7 Transmission Failure problem of the 2005 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 08/24/2005

We have a 2005 Jeep Liberty with automatic transmission. We put the transmission into 1st gear manually and it shifts out of 1st and into second gear while going down steep inclines. This creates a serious safety issue for us since we live on a steep incline and drive on snow and ice. The transmission will start out in 1st and then after reaching about 1200 -1600 rpm it will shift automatically into second gear (without movement of the gear shifter) and then shift back down to 1st after 3600 rpm. I have taken it to the dealer, but they claim that they don't have a hill gear. I have went to the Chrysler web site and filed a complaint asking for assistance and telling them that this is a serious safety issue, but they fail to respond competently. They continually tell me to go back to the same dealership that told me that Jeep doesn't have a hill gear. I insisted that this is a safety issue and that this vehicle is made for four wheeling up and down steep inclines and the transmission can not come out of the gear that will let you safely negotiate the terrain. They responded with they don't have enough information to make an assessment. We are talking about the life of my wife and I here, but they don't care or understand. I have own 4x4 vehicles all my life and none of them have acted like this. The dealership has run their computer diagnostics on the transmission and failed to find anything wrong, but they failed to test drive the vehicle. I believe that this is a problem across the board with the Jeep Liberty and Chrysler is trying to cover it up, by giving bogus answers like we don't have a hill gear and we don't have enough information to make an assessment.

8 Transmission Failure problem of the 2002 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 05/20/2004

While driving 40 mph the transmission failed without warning. The consumer is concerned that "the vehicle will be rear ended as a result to the failure". Please provide additional information.

9 Transmission Failure problem of the 2002 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 11/29/2003

While driving the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer.

10 Transmission Failure problem of the 2002 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 11/15/2003

Automatic transmission failed in November 2003 at 57,000 miles. Clutches in the center of the clutch pack were destroyed while the remaining clutches were like new.

11 Transmission Failure problem of the 2002 Jeep Liberty

Failure Date: 01/05/2003

Vehicles automatic transmission failed and had to be replaced, then replacement transmission had a leaky factory seal and again had to be fixed. Vehicle pulls to right as all other Libertys do and now when the brake is applied, the right front marker light comes on. Dealership said it was uhauls fault uhaul says it is chryslers fault. Vehicle is a total dissappointment!!.



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