Safety ratings
2007 Jeep Liberty 4-DR.
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlStandard
Crash test videos & photos
No public crash-test footage is available for this vehicle.
Recalls (7)
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULECampaign 06V493000 · 29/12/2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYCampaign 13V252000 · 19/06/2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
- SUSPENSIONCampaign 09E039000 · 19/06/2009
ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCampaign 07V089000 · 09/03/2007
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VALEO HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC), THE BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCampaign 06V341000 · 07/09/2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND THE OPERATOR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE.
Risk: IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
- SUSPENSION:REARCampaign 12V085000 · 05/03/2012
IN JUNE 2012, CHRYSLER EXPANDED THIS RECALL TO INCLUDE MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES, REPRESENTING AN ADDITIONAL 137,176 VEHICLES. THIS RECALL NOW CONCERNS CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE TOTAL NUMBER VEHICLES BEING RECALLED IS NOW 346,900. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 29, 2007. THE RECALL ADDRESSES THOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS THAT CAN EXPERIENCE A REAR SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO APPLICATION OF ROAD SALTS DURING WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Risk: A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
- SUSPENSION:REARCampaign 18V278000 · 01/05/2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Risk: A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- VISIBILITY162
- FUEL SYSTEM82
- GASOLINE82
- STRUCTURE75
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM58
- SUSPENSION57
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM47
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER27
Read individual complaints (50 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 12/31/2018· SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,ENGINECrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH UPHILL, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER AND VEHICLE CONTROL. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE SUSPENSION FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BUMPER, HEADLIGHT, AND REAR QUARTER PANEL WERE DAMAGED. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED; HOWEVER, A HIGHWAY PATROL AGENT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WAS LATER NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V278000 (SUSPENSION). AUTOSTAR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT OF WAYNESVILLE (280 HYATT CREEK RD, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786, (828) 452-2841) WAS CONTACTED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD NOT YET INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,523. DYD
- 12/29/2018· SUSPENSION
LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE FROM CORROSION. THIS IS RECALLED ON 02-06 MODELS BUT NOT 07. HOWEVER, MY JEEP WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2006. I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND FELT SOMETHING BREAK BELOW ME. AS I PULLED FURTHER IN I FELT A GRINDING NOISE. HAD I BEEN DRIVING FASTER I WOULD HAVE WRECKED MY CAR.
- 12/29/2009· VISIBILITY
I PURCHASED A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY IN 2008. IN OCTOBER 2009, THE WINDOW REGULATOR (THE CONTROL MECHANISM THAT ALLOWS MY WINDOW TO GO UP OR DOWN) ON MY REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BROKE. I HAD IT DIAGNOSED BY THE CAR DEALER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM WHO WIRED THE BASE OF THE WINDOW TO THE DOOR FRAME TEMPORARILY TO PROTECT THE INTERIOR FROM THE ELEMENTS. MY WARRANTY EXPIRED BECAUSE I WAS OVER ON THE MILEAGE. I TOOK IT TO CHARLIES IN AUGUSTA, MAINE WHO STATED IT IS NOT ON RECALL, THEREFORE I WOULD BE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEM DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM FOR A FEE BEFORE THEY WOULD FIX IT. THEN THE REPAIR WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $300. THEN IN DECEMBER, 2009 THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE. AGAIN, THE CAR DEALER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM WIRED THE BASE OF THE WINDOW TO THE DOOR FRAME, AS IT WAS SNOWING OUTSIDE, TO PROTECT THE INTERIOR FROM THE ELEMENTS. I SPOKE WITH AN EMPLOYEE AT NEWCASTLE CHRYSLER WHO STATED THEY HAVE REDESIGNED THE REGULATOR AND WINDOW BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM AND NOT ONLY THE REGULATOR, BUT THE GLASS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AT A COST OF $357. I AM TOLD I CANNOT INSPECT MY VEHICLE, BECAUSE OF THE FRONT WINDOW NOT OPERATING PROPERLY, THAT IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I CONSIDER THE REAR WINDOW TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL. IF A CHILD WERE IN A CHILD SEAT IN THE BACK SEAT AND THE WINDOW DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT COULD BECOME HAZARDOUS. THEREFORE, I AM REQUESTING THIS BE INVESTIGATED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO RECEIVING A REPLY. YOU CAN CONTACT ME OR BY MAIL AT SUSAN BOURGET. *TR
- 12/29/2009· VISIBILITY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. IN OCTOBER OF 2009 THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THE TECHNICIAN ADJUSTED THE BASE TO THE DOOR FRAME WITH A WIRE AS A TEMPORARY REPAIR. ON DECEMBER OF 2009 THE DRIVER-SIDE DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANT, SO THE ESTIMATED COST FOR THE REPAIR WAS $300.00. THERE WAS A NEW RE-DESIGNED REGULATOR THAT COST $357.00. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK A REPORT 19184879. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
- 12/29/2008· VISIBILITY
ALL OF MY POWER WINDOWS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE DOOR AT ONE POINT OR ANOTHER OVER THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF. JEEP HAS FIXED THIS ISSUE EACH TIME, BUT THEY FIX THE ISSUE WITH THE SAME PARTS THAT ARE DEFECTIVE SO IT IS INEVITABLE THAT IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. THIS IS CLEARLY FAULTY CRAFTSMANSHIP AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
- 12/28/2009· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12/15/2009:2007JEEP LIBERTY:BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHEN FIRST APPLYING,HAVE TO PUMP BRAKE REPEATEDLY TO GET GOOD BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE IS AT DODGE DEALERSHIP FOR 2 WEEKS. THEY'VE REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, ABS SENSOR,ABS MOTOR, BRAKE LINES(FRONT AND REAR) CHECK CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS (BOTH IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION) AND STILL CAN'T GET BRAKE PEDAL TO APPLY WHEN FIRST PRESSING ON IT. THE SERVICE DEPT. MANAGER DOESN'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO AND HAS PUT IN A CALL TO JEEP TECHNICAL SERVICE. NOTE: THIS IS A RIGHT HAND DRIVE MAIL JEEP ORIGINAL FROM FACTORY. NO MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN DONE. JEEP IS OUT OF MILEAGE WARRANTY - 69,000 MILES AND I HAVE TO PAY FOR ALL REPAIRS. *TR
- 12/26/2023· STRUCTURE,SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear upper control arm. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with corrosion on both sides and the rear control arms. The contact was informed that the rear control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure had been persistent, and failure had occurred three times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
- 12/24/2019· SUSPENSION
VEHICLE WAS DRIVING NORMALLY AND WAS IN MOTION GOING STRAIGHT LEAVING A PARKING LOT AND THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM JUST BROKE WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO CORROSION. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CONTROL ARM LANDED ONTO THE WHEEL MAKING IT SO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL COULD NO LONGER TURN. I'M GLAD IT HAPPENED TO ME IN A PARKING LOT AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY OR I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED.
- 12/24/2009· VISIBILITY
DRIVER'S WINDOW BEGAN TO SLIDE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE IN DEC. 2008. BACK PASSENGER WINDOW STUCK ABOUT 2 INCHES DOWN AND THEN SUDDENLY CAME CRASHING DOWN WHILE I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE. IT NEARLY SCARED ME TO DEATH! THE BACK WINDOW IS IN THE DOOR. WE TRY TO KEEP THE WINDOW COVERED AND ARE NOT CURRENTLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE WE CAN'T AFFORD THE REPAIR RIGHT NOW. OCCASIONALLY THE WIND PULLS THE PROTECTIVE COVERING OFF, AND WE HAVE RAIN STAINS ON THE SEATS AS A RESULT. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THEY NO LONGER MAKE THIS REGULATOR BECAUSE IT IS FAULTY, SO THE GLASS HAVE TO BE REPLACED ALSO WITH THE NEW REGULATOR AT A COST OF ABOUT $500 PER WINDOW. THIS IS CRAZY FOR THE CONSUMER TO HAVE TO PAY FOR A FAULTY PRODUCT. I HAVE CONTACTED JEEP, BUT THEY DO NOT SEEM CONCERNED. I AM SHOCKED AND SADDENED TO FIND SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING AND FOR CHRYSLER/JEEP NOT BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. *TR
- 12/23/2014· AIR BAGS
THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT DEPLOYED OR ILLUMINATED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON AND HAS REMAINED ON THROUGH THE EVENING. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE THE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AND THEN TURNED OFF. I HAVE NEVER NOTICED THIS INTERMITTENT ERROR LIGHT PRIOR TO THIS DATE. *TR
- 12/23/2013· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT WAS REFUELING WHEN FUEL SPEWED OUT FROM THE FILLER NECK AND ONTO THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR PRIOR TO THE CLICK THAT INDICATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
- 12/22/2017· SERVICE BRAKES
ANTIOCH BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE
- 12/22/2013· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
IN 2010 I PURCHASED A USED 2007 JEEP LIBERTY FROM A DEALERSHIP. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF THE PURCHASE THE MECHANISM INSIDE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR BROKE CAUSING THE WINDOW TO DROP INTO THE DOOR RENDERING IT UNUSABLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPAIRED THE MECHANISM FOR FREE. IN 2012 THE SAME MECHANISM IN THE SAME DOOR BROKE AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE BUT WAS FORCED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR MYSELF AS JEEP HAS NOT YET RECALLED THE MECHANISM. YESTERDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2013 THE MECHANISM BROKE AGAIN THIS TIME IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN BUT HAVE NOT YET SCHEDULED A TIME TO FIX THE UNIT. I DO NOT FEEL AS IF I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS REPAIR AS IT IS AN ON-GOING ISSUE AND OBVIOUSLY A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. *TR
- 12/21/2015· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING FUELED, FUEL SPLASHED OUT OF THE FUEL NECK WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL CAP WAS PLACED ONTO THE FUEL NECK AND FUEL LEAKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VENT TUBE AND FILLER TUBE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 111,034. UPDATED 02/18/16*LJ UPDATED 02/22/16.*JB
- 12/20/2009· VISIBILITY
THIS ISSUE IS REGARDING MY JEEP LIBERTY '07 WINDOW REGULATOR. DRIVING FROM WORK AND I DECIDED TO OPEN MY REAR PASSENGER WINDOW AND IT MADE A CRACKING NOISE. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE BUTTON FROM OPENING THE WINDOW FURTHER. I TRIED TO CLOSE IT AGAIN BUT IT IS JUST STUCK THERE. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THAT I HAD THIS PROBLEM AND ALWAYS THAT SAME WINDOW. THE PRIOR EVENT WAS WHEN IT JUST STOPPED MOVING AND A FEW SECONDS AFTER THAT THE GLASS WINDOW JUST DROPPED INSIDE THE DOOR. *TR
- 12/18/2023· STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Been over 30 days since vehicle was inspected for a recall that requires installing a tow hitch. Manufacturer will not provide an ETA for parts however I can go thru various other methods to obtain parts needed within a few days. Seems like manufacturer is stalling and not wanting to fix issue.
- 12/18/2014· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE , STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
- 12/17/2015· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE FILLER NECK IN FAILING ON MY JEEP LIBERTY 2007 AND IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE! WHEN I FILL UP MY TANK WITH GAS, THE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF OCCURS AND WHEN I REMOVE THE NOZZLE, GAS SPITS BACK AT ME. AT FIRST IT WOULD HAPPEN AFTER THE TANK WAS FULL, NOW IT IS HAPPENING AFTER ONLY FILLING UP 2 GAL (WHEN ON EMPTY!).
- 12/16/2015· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
JEEP IS REFUSING TO PROVIDE OR MANUFACTURE THE TRAILER HITCH REQUIRED TO PROTECT THE FUEL TANK!
- 12/16/2012· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
EVERYTIME I FILL THE GAS TANK, IT DOES NOT SHUT OFF WHEN THE FUEL REACHES THE NOZZLE. THE GAS SHOOTS OUT AND RUNS DOWN THE CAR. IT HAS GOT ON MY CLOTHES AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED. I HOPE YOU CAN GET THE PROBLEM ADDRESSED SOON. *TR
- 12/16/2010· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
GAS SPURTS OUT OF MY 2007 JEEP LIBERTY FUEL TANK AT EVERY GAS STATION WHEN THE TANK IS ALMOST FULL. THIS IS NOT DUE TO HUMAN ERROR, THE GAS PUMPS DO NOT STOP FAST ENOUGH EVEN WHEN HOLDING IT IN CORRECTLY. THIS APPEARS TO BE A FAULTY GAS NECK OR GAS TANK PART FOR THE 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. *TR
- 12/15/2009· VISIBILITY
THE TWO REGULATORS ARE BROKEN IN THE TWO BACK WINDOWS OF MY 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. I HAD THE CAR ABOUT 4 MONTHS WHEN THE FIRST ONE BROKE. THE LAST ONE BROKE ABOUT 6 MONTHS LATER. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW COMES OFF TRACK AND WHEN THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM WAS OPEN THEY TOLD ME THAT THE NEW ONES THEY PUT IN DOES THE SAME THING. *TR
- 12/15/2009· SEAT BELTS
THE SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IN THE BACK SEAT DOES NOT BUCKLE. *TR
- 12/14/2009· VISIBILITY
MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW BEGAN TO STICK AND MOVE UP AND DOWN VERY SLOWLY ALL OF A SUDDEN ONE DAY. I DROVE MY JEEP TO THE STORE, AT WHICH TIME MY WINDOW WAS CORRECTLY IN PLACE. WHEN I CAME OUT APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES LATER MY WINDOW HAD SUNK ALL THE WAY INTO THE DOOR. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE ERROR WAS WITH THE WINDOW REGULATOR. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM WITH JEEP LIBERTY OWNERS AND IT IS NOT ONLY VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX, BUT IT IS A BIG SAFETY HAZARD WHEN WINDOWS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS DECEMBER AND VERY COLD. *TR
- 12/13/2013· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE , STRUCTURE) AND THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO HAVE THE DEFECT SERVICED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.
- 12/12/2016· POWER TRAIN
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
- 12/12/2011· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND THE WINDOW DROPPED. IT IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD IN PLACE WITH ZIP TIES AS THE REPAIR WILL BE ABOUT $300. BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER FRONT WINDOWS ARE SLOW TO GO BACK UP AND COME OFF TRACK. YOU HAVE TO PULL THEM TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE CAR TO GET THEM BACK UP. I EXPECT BOTH TO FAIL SOON. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VERY ISSUE. *TR
- 12/11/2014· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
- 12/11/2014· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
- 12/11/2014· ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire
I WAS DRIVING TO MY DAD'S FOR THANKSGIVING, AND ON THE PA TURNPIKE MY JEEP SUDDENLY DROPPED FROM 60MPH TO 20MPH AND UNDER THE HOOD LOOKED LIKE SMOKE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND POPPED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE WHOLE DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR THE BATTERY WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED 911 BUT BECAUSE I WAS ON THE TURNPIKE THEY CAME FIRST. I HAD LEFT MY HOOD UP AND BECAUSE IT WAS RAINING THE FIRE WENT OUT. THE TURNPIKE OFFICIAL CANCELLED THE FIRE TRUCK AND WE WAITED FOR THE TOW TRUCK. THE JEEP WAS TOWED TO THE CLOSEST GARAGE TO MY HOUSE BUT THEY HAVE HAD IT OVER 2 WEEKS AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THEY MIGHT NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. I SAW A SIMILAR PROBLEM ON A JEEP CHAT ROOM AND THIS GUYS JEEP WAS TOTALED BECAUSE HE HAD TO WAIT FOR THE FIRETRUCK AND THEY HAD TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. *TR
- 12/10/2014· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
MY GAS TANK OVERFLOWS WONT SHUT OFF AT THE PUMP BEEN RECALLED 2 TIMES I TOOK IT IN SET THERE FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS THEY SAID THEY WOULD GET IN TOUCH WITH ME BEEN MONTHS AGAIN TWIN CITY DODGE IN LAFAYETTE SUPPOSE TO PUT A HITCH BEHIND TANK. *TR
- 12/10/2014· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
CHRYSLER JEEP SAFETY RECALL NOTIFICATION THE FUEL TANK ON YOUR VEHICLE HAS A SMALL CHANCE OF EXPERIENCING A FUEL LEAK DURING CERTAIN TYPES OF REAR END COLLISIONS. *MW THE CONSUMER STATED IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE SHE RECEIVED THE RECALL, AND THE PARTS WERE STILL NT AVAILABLE. RECALL# 13V252000. *JB
- 12/10/2010· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL OVERFLOWS OUT OF FILLER TUBE ON 2007 JEEP LIBERTY EACH TIME I FILL IT UP. PUMPING FUEL AT A LOW RATE DOESN'T SOLVE PROBLEM. THIS OCCURS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FILL THE TANK NORMALLY (NOT ATTEMPTING TO TOP OF THE TANK AFTER GAS STATION PUMP SHUTS OFF) FUEL OVERFLOW OCCURS AT DIFFERENT PUMPS, SO IT IS NOT UNIQUE TO A PARTICULAR GAS STATION OR PUMP. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE ON JEEP LIBERTIES AND ALSO OTHER DODGE, CHRYSLER VEHICLES. *TR
- 12/09/2014· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
- 12/04/2014· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
I'M STILL WAITING TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR DONE, WAITING ON LIST SINCE,10/10/2014, NOT GETTING ANY CLOSER ON LIST, STILL 75 PEOPLE ON LIST BEFORE ME, PER DEALER, (B&B DODGE, HONESDALE, PA) DOING MAYBE 1 A WEEK, THEY HAVE TO WORK THEM IN WITH REGULAR WORK, THAT'S 1.4 YEARS, DRIVING IN A POTENTIAL TRAGEDY! TO ME THIS MEANS TAKING PAYING CUSTOMERS, BEFORE PEOPLE IN DANGER!!! AT THIS RATE MY DAUGHTER, AND MY NEW GRAND DAUGHTER WILL BE RIDING IN A DANGEROUS VEHICLE FOR MONTHS, MAYBE A YEAR. MY GRAND DAUGHTER WILL BE RIDING IN HER [CHILD SAFETY SEAT], INSIDE HER [UNSAFE CAR] !!! *TR
- 12/04/2014· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
13V252000 AS PER THIS RECALL I RECEIVED A LETTER 7 MONTHS AGO THAT JEEP , CHRYSLER WOULD CONTACT ME WHEN THE HITCH WAS AVAILABLE. LAST MONTH I RECEIVED A LETTER TO CONTACT THE DEALER.I DID THIS , THEN I FIND OUT THIS PART IS BACKORDERED. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER I HAVE NO ANSWER. NOW I AM FILING A COMPLAINT WITH YOU . IN A PRESS RELEASE CHRYSLER SAID FEW PEOPLE ARE COMING IN AND THE PART IS AVAILABLE. SOMETHING IS WRONG HERE AND MY I FEEL UNSAFE IN THIS PRODUCT AND DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY !. *TR
- 12/04/2013· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
PURCHASED 2007 JEEP LIBERTY AND FUEL IS EXPELLED FROM FUEL FILL LINE UPON FILLING TANK. I AM AMAZED THAT BASED ON ALL THE ONLINE INCIDENTS REPORTED THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. *TR
- 12/02/2010· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FILLING UP 2007 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT - JEEP OVERFILLS WITH NORMAL PUMP USAGE SPEWING GASOLINE OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE GROUND. THIS HAPPENS WITH EVERY FILL. *TR
- 12/02/2010· VISIBILITY
I HAVE OWNED MY 2007 JEEP LIBERTY SINCE JUNE 2007. TODAY MY RIGHT REAR PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. THIS IS THE 6TH OCCURRENCE OF THIS HAPPENING SINCE I'VE OWNED MY VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAS FAILED 3 TIMES. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HAS FAILED ONCE AND THE LEFT REAR HAS FAILED TWICE. NOW THIS IS ACTUALLY THE 7TH OCCURRENCE. WHY HASN'T JEEP DONE A RECALL ABOUT THIS? *TR
- 11/30/2016· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL DID NOT WORK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT A SWITCH PART OF THE TURN SIGNAL MECHANISM FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE PART WAS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO A HEAVY DEMAND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,000. UPDATED 01/27/17*LJ CONSUMER STATED SHE DOES NOT HAVE A TURN SIGNAL LIGHT. UPDATED 7/11/18*JB *TR
- 11/29/2011· POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE ENGINE IDLED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MAY POSSIBLY NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. UPDATED 01/24/12*LJ THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PASSING GEAR, BUT WOULD GO INTO NEUTRAL WHILE THE ENGINE RACED. THE VEHICLE COASTED UNTIL IT SLOWED DOWN AND TRANSMISSION RE-ENGAGED AT A LOWER SPEED. UPDATED 01/25/12
- 11/28/2015· ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
ONE WEEK AGO FROM 11/28/15, I WAS INFORMED MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE OUT. JUST SUDDENLY NO LIGHTS, THEN ONE BY ONE TAIL LIGHTS STARTED GOING OUT. I HAD A 2008 COMPASS WITH THE SAME ISSUE, THAT WAS NEVER REPAIRABLE. I WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME, AND WITH NO MEANS OF OTHER TRANSPORTATION I HAVE TO DRIVE WITH NO LIGHTS.
- 11/28/2010· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
GAS SPURTS OUT AFTER FILLING GAS TANK. *TR
- 11/28/2009· POWER TRAIN,TIRES
I OWN A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHILE DRIVING THE GEARS SEEM TO SLIP WHICH CAUSES THE SLIPPAGE LIGHT TO TURN ON . I'VE TAKEN TO SEVERAL JEEP GARAGES AND I'M TOLD IT'S NOT THE JEEP IT'S THE WAY I DRIVE THE JEEP THAT IS CAUSING THIS SLIPPAGE OF THE TIRES OR THE TRANSMISSION. CAN YOU HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM? *TR
- 11/25/2009· VISIBILITY
2007 JEEP LIBERTY - THE MANUFACTURER REDESIGNED THE WINDOW REGULATOR, KNOWING FULL WELL IT WAS FAULTY. I AM NOW BEING TOLD BY LIBERTY OWNERS & LOCAL AUTO MECHANICS THAT THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT WITH THIS JEEP. WHEN I WENT TO REORDER THE ROTARY I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD NO OTHER OPTION BUT TO ORDER THE NEWLY REDESIGNED VERSION AND THAT VERSION REQUIRED A WINDOW REPLACEMENT & A LABEL THAT INDICATED THE WINDOW & REGULATOR HAD BEEN REPLACED. THE TOTAL COST IS $423.00. I AM A SINGLE GIRL ON A TIGHT BUDGET AND I BOUGHT THIS JEEP 3 MONTHS AGO, NOT REALIZING THAT ALL OF MY REGULATORS WOULD BREAK. TO DATE, MY DRIVER REGULATOR AND MY LEFT PASSENGER SIDE REGULATOR HAVE BROKE. I'M LOOKING AT $846.00 TO FIX THIS AND I BELIEVE THIS MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THIS PART. I AM GOING TO FILE A LAW SUIT AS WELL. I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO REPLACE THESE WINDOWS; SO I'VE BEEN DUCT TAPING THEM SHUT. THE DUCT TAPE ONLY LASTS FOR A WEEK, SO IN BETWEEN, I FIND MYSELF TRYING TO HOLD THE WINDOW UP WHILE I'M DRIVING, SO IT DOESN'T FALL AND SMASH INSIDE THE PANEL, UNTIL I CAN GET TO MY HOME AND PUT NEW TAPE ON IT. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS THAT THE MANUFACTURER KNOWS THE GLASS WILL SHATTER, THAT'S WHY YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE WINDOW AND YET NO RECALL? PLEASE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS GET INVOLVED WITH THIS ONE AND HOLD THIS MANUFACTURE RESPONSIBLE!!! *TR
- 11/21/2011· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
THIS IS MY 5TH TIME IN 4 YEARS! HAVING TO BRING INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE WINDOW FIXED. MALFUNCTIONS AND BREAK DOWN OF ELECTRIC WINDOW MOTORS OR REGULATORS. *TR
- 11/20/2014· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY 2007 JEEP LIBERTY WITH GAS THE GAS GUSHES OUT AND ALL OVER THE CAR AND ME EVEN BEFORE THE TANK IS FULL. I NEVER TOP OFF SO IT IS NOT THE ISSUE OF OVER FILLING THE TANK. I ALSO ALWAYS FILL MANUALLY MY HUSBAND LOCKS THE GAS PUMP, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHICH WAY WE FILL UP IT ALWAYS SPILLS OUT BEFORE THE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF...SOMETIMES ALSO WHEN THE TANK IS EMPTY IT STILL SPILLS EVERY WHERE TOO. THIS TO ME SUGGESTS THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE GAS TANK, I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS ISSUE WITH THIS SPECIFIC CAR. *TR
- 11/19/2014· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY JEEP LIBERTY THAT THE FUEL TANK CAN LEAK CAUSING AN EXPLOSION IN A REAR END IN A CRASH. I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS TO FIX THE PROBLEM HOWEVER I AM ON A WAITING LIST OF 250 PEOPLE AND THEY HAVE RUN OUT OF PARTS. IN THE MEANTIME I AM RIDING AROUND WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE BACK SEAT. I AM VERY UPSET THAT SHE MAY BE AT RISK. THE MANUFACTURER MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND FIX THE PROBLEM SOONER. I AM NOT IN A POSITION TO GO AND TRADE MY CAR FOR ANOTHER. I WOULD LIKE AN OFFER FOR A REFUND IF IT CANNOT BE FIXED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. HAD I HAD KNOWN AT THE TIME THIS HAD SUCH A SAFETY RISK I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED IT AS I ALWAYS HAVE MY 6 YEAR OLD IN THE VEHICLE WITH ME. SINCE THIS IS NO FAULT OF MY OWN I AM HOPING FOR ASSISTANCE AND FURTHER INSTRUCTION SO THAT MY FAMILY IS SAFE. *TR
- 11/18/2014· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WAS ON A WAITING LIST AND THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE.
- 11/18/2014· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNCERTAIN WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.