2003 Jeep LIBERTY: complaints, problems and recalls

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. DEALER STATES THAT VEHICLE NEEDS A NEW FUEL INJECTOR PUMP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED FIVE TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004051 at NHTSA ↗

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40 TO 50 MPH THE ENTIRE VEHICLE VIBRATES. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004053 at NHTSA ↗

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40 - 55 MPH, VEHICLE DRIVELINE SEVERLY VIBRATES.

Owner-reported narrative. 187 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007870 at NHTSA ↗

SINCE PURCHASING IN SEPT 02 HAVE HAD VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE SIX TIMES FOR NUMEROUS CONCERNS, REPEATEDLY FOR A CLUNKING/GRINDING SOUND FROM THE PSGR SD FT, A SEVERE PULLING OF THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT, A VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING HWY SPEEDS, AND INTERMITTENT ENGINE MISSES. DEALERSHIP TWICE REPLACED THE FRONT END STRUT MOUNTS WHICH ELIMATED THE GRIND/CLUNK, BUT CANNOT ASCERTAIN THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE'S INSTABILITY (PULLING) ON THE ROAD NOR WITH THE ENGINE MISFIRES. AN ADJUSTMENT (OFF SPEC) TO THE ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED BY DEALERSHIP WHICH …

Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008186 at NHTSA ↗

THE REAR BRAKES HAD A CONTINUOUS METAL TO METAL SOUND. THE DEALERSHIP MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER THE NOISE STILL EXISTED. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018215 at NHTSA ↗

2003 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED-HUMMING/VIBRATION ON RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE-EXTREMELY BAD IN THE MORNING BUT CAN BE HEARD THROUGHOUT THE DAY AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. CHRYSLER TECH IS AWARE OF THIS DEFECT IN SOME LIBERTYS BUT DOESN'T KNOW WHY IT OCCURS OR HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY HAVE INSTEAD CHOSEN TO CALL THIS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS OF VEHICLES WITH THIS DEFECT MAY BE AT RISK SINCE CHRYSLER HAS NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THE VIBRATION/HUMMING AND NO CURRENT FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. *NLM

Owner-reported narrative. 968 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018499 at NHTSA ↗

STEEL WHEELS ON MY JEEP LIBERTY HAVE A LIPID GROVE THAT FILLS WITH ICE,SNOW,MUD AND SAND. THIS IS ESPECIALLY BAD WITH OFF ROAD USE. THIS CAUSES THE FRONT WHEEL BALANCE TO GO OUT AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STEER AND HANDLE VERY ERRACTICALLY. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL TRIES WITH A POWER HOSE TO CLEAR THE WHEELS. YOU CANNOT SEE BEHIND THE SPOKES TO SEE IF ALL IS CLEAR.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018751 at NHTSA ↗

2003 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT (4X4) VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY BETWEEN 45-55 MPH. DEALERSHIP REPLACED REAR DRIVE SHAFT, WHICH DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS IS MY SECOND JEEP LIBERTY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FIRST WAS A 2002 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT (4X4) WITH A VIBRATION PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVES SHAFTS ON THIS VEHICLE, WHICH DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE WAS REPLACED BY CHRYSLER UNDER THE WISCONSIN LEMON LAW. MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE JEEP LIBERTY THAT CHRYSLER DOES NOT HAVE A FIX FOR.

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10019162 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2003-11-10 (November 10, 2003)

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS CAN EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF LUBRICATION THAT CAN LEAD TO CORROSION, ACCELERATED WEAR, AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE.

Consequence: A BALL JOINT THATHAS SEPARATED FROM THE KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS WITH MODIFIED ASSEMBLIES AND HEAT SHIELDS ON VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 2, 2001 AND OCTOBER 4, 2002. ON VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN OCTOBER 5, 2002 AND MARCH 26, 2003, DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES (AND REPLACE THEM AS NECESSARY) AND INSTALL HEAT SHIELDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.

Reported: 2006-08-03 (August 3, 2006)

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CONSTANT TENSION FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE CONTAMINATION. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH THIS CONDITION, THE BALL JOINT MAY EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCE WEAR AND LOOSENESS.

Consequence: WHEN THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION, THE CONTAMINATION CAN LEAD TO CORROSION, ACCELERATED WEAR AND POSSIBLY SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Reported: 2009-04-09 (April 9, 2009)

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 42,469 MY 2002-2003 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN SALT BELT STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA , WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF LUBRICATION WHICH COULD LEAD TO CORROSION, ACCELERATED WEAR, AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING.

Consequence: FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Reported: 2012-11-08 (November 8, 2012)

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, through May 23, 2003. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.

Consequence: Inadvertent deployment of the airbags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall by interim letter in January 2013. The remedy for affected Liberty vehicles is expected to be available in April 2013. The remedy for affected Grand Cherokee vehicles is expected to be available later in the year. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

Reported: 2013-06-19 (June 19, 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.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: 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).

Reported: 2015-01-28 (January 28, 2015)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.

Consequence: Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527 and 13V040. All owners that have not had the recall repair performed under safety recalls 12V527 or 13V040 are strongly encouraged to have it performed and not wait for the final remedy to be deployed to the field. The recall began on December 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R06.

Reported: 2015-10-19 (October 19, 2015)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured March 29, 2003, to July 3, 2003, and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 27, 2003, to May 20, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.

Consequence: Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module and the side impact sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R60.