Problems with 2008 Jeep Liberty ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I have a warning ding that keeps recurring in my 2008 jeep liberty limited. it is a safety issue because it happens at completely random times, and causes the driver to look down in search of what the warning is in regard to, but there is not a corresponding light. the random warning ding happens on a regular basis, anywhere from at least once every 3 days up to 3 times in one day. there are other minor issues happening with the electrical, and the tire pressure monitor has been affected as well, but seems to be ok right now. however, i feel as if this issue is a warning sign for a bigger electrical issue that has yet to be resolved. i do not wish to be the case for which everyone else basis their examples on. i cannot seem to get chrysler/jeep to feel the urgency to look into this defect, however based on the random behavior and no success in finding the cause, it seems that this should be one of those circumstances where it's better to be safe than sorry. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. while the contact was driving at night approximately 55 mph; the horn sounded, front and rear windshield wipers engaged, and the rear window washer pump activated dispensing washer fluid. the unexpected failures occurred voluntarily. when the speed rate was reduced the failures no longer persisted. the vehicle continued traveling and fifteen minutes later, the accelerator pedal was engaged, followed by no engine power. suddenly, the entire instrument panel warning light indicators illuminated. while the vehicle was in operation the failures reset independently. in addition, on two separate occasions the failures involving the horn, windshield wipers and wiper washer fluid activation occurred when accessing the vehicle with the remote key entry. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

My brake light is not functioning. i went to dealership to have them replace bulb, but the dealership checked bulbs and bulbs were good. the dealership has notified me that there is a wiring issue with the brake lights. this is definitely a safety issue. if my brake lights fail during the day or night this could be a huge liability to chrysler. i have to go back to dealer when i have more time. they said that they did not have time to fix it today. i hope that this is taken care of asap. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Electrical system- electrical mirrors stopped working. the power mirrors worked intermittent, then completely stopped working. dealership replaced 2 total integrated power modules and rewired harness. mirrors worked for 24 hours and ceased working. airbag light will come on if air/ heat is turned to 3. *tr

Almost 8 months after purchasing my vehicle the sunroof and back windshield started leaking water when ever it rained.i took the vehicle into the dealership and paid to have it repaired however it leaked again plus now the water has stained the material. plus the electric has shorted out and this was repaired. a third time of the water leaking and replacing the seals has not helped. when the weather is bad we can not drive the car due to water leaking on to passengers plus afraid to drive the vehicle for fear of breaking down with electrical problems. this is the third jeep that we have owned .

Reference nhtsa item # 10023638. *tr

Electrical harness.

I was in traffic & another car came dangerously close to hitting me. i was using my horn and mid-way through it stopped working. the horn was inoperable for 3-5 minutes. this happened again the next day. *tr

Horn, lights, wipers and windshield washer spraying all happen on there own while driving. i have also had problems with the air conditioning system caused by the tipm unit. *tr

History purchased dealership now closed phone 570-888-5555 simmons rockwell dealer#47152 1538 north elmirast. sayre, pa 18840 service 570-888-2367 e-mail [email protected] scoville-meno-dodge-chrylser-jeep po box 249 102 spring st. sayre, pa 18840 problem history: 12/22/20008 mileage 23,042 unable to shift, car stalled out, no start, electrical problems (replaced shifter & cable to transmission) 07/1/2009 mileage 34,976 electrical problem with door locks, radio not working, 07/20/2009 mileage 36,063 electrical problems & radio works intermittent, lights keeping fluttering, battery keeps going dead & a new battery was put in already. (draw test indicate power draw, radio not going to sleep replaced radio). dealership has been servicing vehicle on regular basis ,2010 electrical problems still happen and even more when weather is cold. we keep replacing the battery...but why should i need to put a new battery in every year, ?jeep has had intermittent electrical problems since day one, lights, radio, no start , problems my research i have found other customer complaints with this problem....and i found service bulletins that claimed they should have replaced the control module, wiper motor, tcm,pcm. this is just plain wrong,...got cold... put in another new battery.still having the same problems as day one.....this makes me mad. problem still exist and now it is out of extended warranty. current mileage 74,623 and putting in another new battery 2011 jeep should fix this problem....dealers know about it and claim its a intermittent problem with liberty's...how about a fixing it.... *tr

The first tire inflation valve stem and sending unit assembly failed resulting in dashboard alert and inability to inflate or check tire pressure as the unit was broken. at first the dealer refused to replace under warranty but subsequently did replace it under warranty at a later date. the problem once again happened on a second tire this time out of warranty. the dealer service manager explained that the problem is due to the valve assembly being constructed of dissimilar metals causing premature corrosion and stem failure. since the vehicle was now out of warranty the dealer offered to fix this problem once and for all by replacing the valve stem on all four tires with common rubber stems without the sending units. the offered fix would obviously disable the tire pressure warning system but would "fix" the broken stem assembly problem. the dealer indicated this would be done as this was a common, frustrating, expensive known problem with this vehicle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. he stated that he had to disconnect the battery to tow the vehicle behind a mobile home, per manufacturers instructions. as a result, there is no power and the auxiliary braking system was inoperable. the contact stated that the auxiliary braking system has to be operable per state law. the manufacturer stated that he must follow the instructions regardless of the law. the current mileage was 500 and the failure mileage 10. updated 03/06/08. *lj

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty 4x4. immediately after purchasing the vehicle in october of 2007, the gears failed to shift once placed into park. the vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the failure was due to an electrical spike. the contact was also informed to unhook the battery, leave it off for five minutes, and the gears would shift properly. the failure has occurred four times since taking the vehicle to the dealer. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer have been notified. the current mileage was 17,194 and failure mileage was 3,000. updated 11/07/08. *lj the consumer stated the dashboard lights and cruise control did not work. the consumer disconnected the battery and re-connected it and everything is working fine. updated 11/07/08. *jb