2005 JEEP LIBERTY Steeringcolumn Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2005 JEEP LIBERTY
3 steeringcolumn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steeringcolumn Complaints
2005 JEEP LIBERTY. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE DRIVING AND CAUGHT FIRE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. ACCORDING TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, THE FIRE MAY HAVE STARTED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE PREVIOUS MODEL AND SHE BELIEVED THAT SAME ISSUE MAY HAVE APPLIED TO HER VEHICLE AS WELL.
MY JEEP RECENTLY WAS UNABLE TO START THE ENGINE. IT WAS FINE JUST THE NIGHT BEFORE WITH NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM, BUT IN THE MORNING I TURNED THE KEY AND ALL I GOT WAS A CLICK AT THE RELAY; THE STARTER NEVER ENGAGED AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. AFTER MUCH DIAGNOSIS IT WAS DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE END BREAKING OFF OF A SMALL METAL CYLINDER WHICH ROTATES TO ENGAGE THE STARTER; THE CYLINDER IS LOCATED ON THE LEFT UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. I WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE CYLINDER, NOR THE HOUSING CONTAINING THE CYLINDER, IS SOLD AS A SEPARATE PART... I WAS FORCED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO THE TUNE OF $300 (THE LABOR WAS ANOTHER $200, AND A NEW IGNITION CYLINDER AN ADDITIONAL $30), TO FIX THIS ONE SMALL PART THAT PROBABLY COST ABOUT $5 TO...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN SWITCH DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE POSITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO FLUCTUATE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, AND THE CONTACT FELT ITWAS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 36,000. *AK
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Suspension
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
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Structure
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Structurebody
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Steering
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Electrical System
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Power Train
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Seat Belts
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Air Bags
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Engine
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Unknown Or Other
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Fuel System Diesel
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Visibility
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
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Suspensionrear
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Wheels
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Engine And Engine Cooling
14 complaints
Exterior Lighting
13 complaints
Service Brakes
13 complaints
Visibilitywiper
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
11 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
8 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
6 complaints
Fuel System Diesel Pre Heater
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
6 complaints
Equipment
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
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Latcheslockslinkages
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Seats
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Suspensionfront
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Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
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Electronic Stability Control Esc
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Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
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Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherdelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Steeringlinkages
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Trailer Hitches
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint