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Jeep Liberty: Problems & Solutions
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jeepspaz!!!
till then. . .
tidester, host
Frank
Two days later it started a thumping noise. Now the dealer is replacing the
rear axle.This is an update from my previous message. The problem still exist. The dealership has had my Jeep for 4 weeks now and they are calling engineers to help them solve this problem because they have no clue whats wrong. My jeep only has 34,000 mile on it.
They fixed the door rattling with who knows how much padding. There is a definite heavier "thunk" sound over the other doors when it is shut now, but nevertheless, no rattle. I guess I'm satisfied but still perplexed as to how they can't just look at the inside of the other door and just do "monkey see, monkey do"? (laughs)
Of course, the airbag light wouldn't come on the two days they had it the other time it was in the shop (they couldn't get to it the first day, and in all fairness, warned me that they probably wouldn't when I dropped it off). Anyway, they told me to drive it back in if it comes on, and they'll look at it immediately. Its been a week now and no airbag light, except for the normal test when I start the ignition. Sure, I'm satisfied that its not coming on...just perplexed as to what was causing it to come on those couple of days.
I'm very satisfied with my new Jeep Liberty so far, but I thought I'd post in case anybody else has had similar problems. Neither problem has been a big show stopper. I still had my old Honda Civic to drive around while the Jeep was in the shop, so no real inconvenience there. However, I admit that I've been feeling really PARANOID about things going wrong, especially considering I owned 2 Hondas for the past 15 years. My last one never went in the shop for anything other than your normal maintenance/normal wear & tear-type things. Unfortunately, I had to sell it the other night as I don't want to insure and maintain two vehicles. :-( Hopefully, there won't be any more trips to the dealership! grrrrr
Scott
I've never had to have the differential fluid replaced on any vehicle before and was surprised to hear them say it's recommended so frequently. Is this a typical Jeep/SUV thing? Are they jerking my chain? Do I pay to have the fluid replaced and see if it fixes the problem? Those of you who've had the carrier bearing and other rear end parts replaced... did they first insist on draining and replacing the differential fluid before they'd troubleshoot further?
Thanks for any advice...
Flash TCM for 4-3 harsh downshift.
4669020 label-authorized software.
I hope this helps some of you who have felt the shudder when coming to a stop and when accelerating between 45-50mph. I suggest talking to your dealership about the transmission not just the rear end differential. The transmissions were changed in the new '04 for a good reason. The '03 upsidedown tranmission was not a smart concept.
Last week it rained so hard I ended up driving down a flooded street.. water splashing all under the vehicle.. next day, car was all damp and musty. ! That first car wash.. I did the Super-duper wash.. including undercarriage. Dang!
So off to the dealer I will go this week. I am so dreading this. Ugh!!! At least I think I can tell them how to search for the leak... start from beneath.
Anyone else dealing with this problem? Thanks!
I used to own a '97 Jeep Wrangler and experienced the same problems you all are regarding water on the passenger floor board. The problem in my Wrangler was a poor design of the base of the passenger windshield. It wasn't the actual windshield, but the vent below it that deflected water inside the passenger compartment and onto the passenger floor board.
I liked that Jeep, but because of all the problems, my wife would kill me if I ever thought about purchasing another Chrysler product. It seems like quality control has not improved!!!
What do you think, should I look at another SUV or take my chances with the Liberty? What other SUV of comparable price range would you suggest?
From what I read & heard, the Mazda is made for over the road use, where the 4WD would be used in the snow. The Jeep Liberty would be capable of off-road 4WD-ing. I did not test drive the Mazda, mainly because the local dealership would not give me a reasonable trade allowance.
The Mazda has a better warranty ( 4yr 50k Miles ) vs. the Jeep's 3yr 36k miles.
They are priced roughly the same, excluding the rebates.
Also, consumer reports has a favorable rating for the Mazda....you could probably go down to the local library & access the annual car buyers guide & the actual monthly magazine where both trucks were evaluated.
If you have not already done so, make sure you know what the invoice price is, incentives, etc before you go into the dealership. Also, try to time your shopping & purchase near the end of the month, when the dealers are trying to meet quota's & are more willing to make a deal.
If you buy the Jeep, ask about the program they had for 14 free oil change coupons.
Good luck-
Jeepspaz!
Thanks, I hope this is the solution, its not a good feeling when you back out first thing in the morning and having people look at your new jeep as if there is something wrong with it when it makes that loud wooooooo noise.
thanks once again motion26
JeepSpaz!!
jjjn "changing jeep liberty oil" Oct 14, 2002 5:58pm
Steve, Host
Jeepspaz!
bluelibertyaz Sep 28, 2003 6:51pm
Anyone got any ideas?
Steve, Host
As far as being musty inside the vehicle, I have had to work hard to keep the smell out, but I have just come to the conclusion that Jeeps leak. I was hoping the newer vehicles (those made after 2000) had fewer problems with this, but it look like some things never change. My friend swears my TJ/Wrangler is made out of left over Gremlin parts because it has similar noises and disposition on the road.
Have any of you ever experienced this problem in your vehicle...
it will help me to isolate the prob.
also I found out that a month before I even bought the Jeep the dealer had already replaced a PCM Card module... I got that information from the manufacturer... I am very dissapointed with the customer service I have received so far...
thanks
Specs: 3.7 engine / 6v
It does not matter is the a/c is on or not... Of course most of the time a person is on a car is not in Idle but driving I understand that, But the reason I am complaining about the shaking it is because after a while a person is driving a car with that problem you get tired of it. Specially if it is a brand new vehicle with 3000 miles.
If the a/c is on or not the car still shakes sort of like the car would have a emotional breakdown (LOL) but still you feel something is not right.....
Why is it that the injector on a brand new car had a prob (first diag. provided by the dealership when the tried to fixed it the first time). Also the technician who worked on the car advised that he feels the problem and it is very unusual characteristic. Still they are unable to isolate what the prob is.
I have driven other Jeep liberty's (same model) none of them present the same problem.
Also something that makes me wonder that the vehicle the dealer sold me is functioning at his best, it is due to the fact the a month before I even bought the car they had replaced a part in it...
this las friday I took the jeep to the dealer for a final check and still they could not fix it...
they advised I should contact the manufacturer on move on with the process....
I would still very interested if someone could provide me with any advise on this and if someone is exp the same prob I am....
thanks for the info... (renegaded).
Is there anyone who has similar problems. Any suggestions in what else to do in pursuing this issue. I love my jeep but this is unbelievably for the transmission to crash on a brand new car.
Any advice? thanks
Message # 834 what type of problems were u havin with ur transmission, like i have had it where if i needed to get up and go for some reason, some times if i give it gas, it red lines. What was happenin!
I stll have my 1998 TJ SE as well as a 1998 ZJ Laredo SE.
All have had their fair share of problems. The 1991 and 1992 XJ's leak. The 1991 came from the rear floorboard the 1992 from the windshield and windows. The TJ leaks around the heater core and the ZJ leaks around the door seals.
I love my Jeeps. Don't dis me because I speak of my problems because despite my loyalty to Mopar, I have to say Jeeps are a very high maintenance vehicle.
NEXT!
http://www.alltel.net/~kyjeepster
Renegaded, thanks for the TSB link, especially you last post about the brakes sound. Finally something concrete to take to my dealer and get this resolved once and for all, before they sand my brake pads/drums away!
tidester, host
I have a question for anybody, why would this be such a big issue for them to replace whole engine or to replace the whole car, would it be that there worried about oil leakin out and since not as much is goin to engine it could have caused damage to it?? I dont know that much about cars, i just know how to change oil and keep it runnin. So i dont know, i dont even know what the heck a crankshaft is, just that mine aint exactly right
Also the district manager is not willing to bring the 50/50 down- spoke to the owner of the dealer and he is saying there is nothing he can do about it.
Waiting for the district manager to call me- Also, is the service rep the same as the district manager?
Steve, Host