2006 JEEP LIBERTY — Owner-Reported Problems

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

• Campaign 06V072000 was reported 51 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 06V288000 was reported 17 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 12V085000 was reported 2,058 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 13V252000 was reported 2,536 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 15V222000 was reported 3,349 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 18V278000 was reported 4,306 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.

Safety Recalls (10)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

1. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 05V460000

   Report date

   Oct 6, 2005

   Component:

   POWER TRAIN

   Consequence:

   IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

   Remedy:

   DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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2. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 06V036000

   Report date

   Feb 9, 2006

   Component:

   ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

   Consequence:

   DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.

   Remedy:

   DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OXYGEN SENSOR WIRING HARNESS TAKEOUT FOR DAMAGE. IF THE TAKEOUT IS DAMAGED, THE WIRING WILL BE REPAIRED AND A TIE WRAP INSTALLED TO SECURE THE EXCESS LENGTH OF WIRING HARNESS. IF THERE IS NO DAMAGE, A TIE WRAP WILL BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE EXCESS LENGTH OF THE WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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3. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 06V072000

   Report date

   Mar 9, 2006

   Component:

   LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

   Consequence:

   THIS INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A DOOR BECOMING FORCED OPEN AND AN UNBELTED PASSENGER BEING EJECTED DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

   Remedy:

   DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LATCH ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR LATCH REINFORCEMENT PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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4. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 06V288000

   Report date

   Aug 3, 2006

   Component:

   SUSPENSION

   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.

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5. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 07V089000

   Report date

   Mar 9, 2007

   Component:

   Not available in the source record

   Consequence:

   THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE.

   Remedy:

   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.

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6. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 09E039000

   Report date

   Jun 19, 2009

   Component:

   Not available in the source record

   Consequence:

   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.

   Remedy:

   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.

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7. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 12V085000

   Report date

   Mar 5, 2012

   Component:

   SUSPENSION

   Consequence:

   A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

   Remedy:

   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.

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8. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 13V252000

   Report date

   Jun 19, 2013

   Component:

   FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

   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).

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9. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 15V222000

   Report date

   Apr 15, 2015

   Component:

   POWER TRAIN

   Consequence:

   If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.

   Remedy:

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R13.

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10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V278000

    Report date

    May 1, 2018

    Component:

    SUSPENSION

    Consequence:

    A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy:

    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.

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