2012 Jeep Liberty Transmission Problems

Which parts fail

• Clutch assembly
  1

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  310%
• 25k–50k
  724%
• 50k–75k
  1241%
• 75k–100k
  310%
• 100k–150k
  27%
• 150k+
  27%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2012 Jeep Liberty owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact became aware of an abnormal wobbling coming from the front end of the vehicle. Additionally, there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the local tire shop where the four tires were replaced and an alignment was performed; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that several days later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter seized, and the vehicle turned off unintendedly. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, parked, and inspected the vehicle. The contact called a local mechanic who drove to the scene to diagnose the vehicle. The contact was informed that the VCM software needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. …

.The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle delayed getting up to speed while making abnormally loud sounds. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond and stalled while making a turn. The check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road but could not restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. Then, the vehicle was towed to an independent transmission specialist, where it was diagnosed that the transmission torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

The vehicle gears slipped into neutral but back to drive without assistance on my part. Once at a stop sign when I resumed driving. Once turning a corner. Once getting ready to back up. / I took it to have the transmission fluid level checked and it checked out ok. There have been no transmission recalls reported on the 2012 Jeep Liberty. The pan and filter had had a leak and was replaced a couple of weeks before this slippage happened

My heater takes 45-60 mins to heat up my car, and it doesn't blow full force when it's on the highest setting. On cold days I literally have to start my car up 45 before I need to leave just to have a slight warmth inside. Once I'm moving, it barely blows any heat through the vents. The highest setting feels like it's on the lowest setting.

I placed this vehicle's automatic transmission shifter, with the engine running into the park position on 05/20/17 at approx. 12:15 am. I sat in the vehicle for a few minutes. I exited drivers side, closed that door after placing patrol items onto the front seat. I moved to passenger front door, opened it and and retrieved a patrol bag and items from that seat. After closing passenger door and walking away from vehicle the shifter "moved" down into reverse. Was it in "false park"? Then the Jeep to back up off concrete parking pad and into a shallow lagoon on fripp island, st. Helena, sc. The fripp island property owners association auto insurance company, travelers, totalled out the vehicle stating it was no longer safe to drive?

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. While the vehicle was in park with the engine running, the contact attempted to enter the driver's door to unlock the vehicle. Without warning, the vehicle rolled back, knocked the contact down, and crashed into a neighbor's vehicle. The contact did not sustain visible injuries, but felt pain on her shoulders, knees, and ankles. The contact did not seek medical attention. The air bags did not deploy and a police report was not filed. The contact's vehicle was damaged, but was not towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that an inspector would be assigned to the case. The failure mileage was 72,000.

I was hit on my passenger front, while attempting to cross into a parking lot, so hard until my tire rod bent at a 90* angle. My passenger airbag didn't deploy. None of my airbags deployed. There was no blind spot warning. Even after the impact, there was no alarm or notification of the damage, as the firemen were attempting to drive my car out of the road.

At 48K miles engine started having multiple cylinder missfires, too lean then too rich codes for cyclinders while traveling on the highway, brought to dealer, was charged $148 to replace o2 sensor. Drove vehicle out of the lot, and within five miles from dealer, experienced same trouble. After one and half weeks at the dealer, they had replaced 2 PCM modules, o2 sensors and then the catalytic converter. Vehicle was driven no less than 3 months and 5K driven miles after work was completed the engine started failing again with the same issue, stranding by disabled spouse 1400 miles away from home. Dealer now wants to remove engine head and rebuilt engine. Once was brought to the dealer, service agent told my spouse was advised that no transportation was hoping to be provided to her, since she was traveling with her service animal "a dog" . …

I have had 3 transmission breakdowns in the last 6 months.9/23/17, 12/6/17 and 3/9/18. The repairs were done at the same dealership. Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of pembroke pines, 13601 pines blvd. Pembroke pines, fl. 33027. In each incident the transmission cutoff and would not engage above 2nd gear. This last time in March the dealership has had my vehicle for 2 weeks and just stated that it was a faulty part. I do not believe it is the part. Something in the transmission is making the parts fail. They refuse to fix the transmission and want me to risk driving again knowing that this part has failed 3 times already in 6 months. I am a 56 year old male with poor eyesight. This part failure has happened to me twice while driving on the highway almost causing an accident both time. I have also contacted Jeep and been assigned a case # 33606208. …

I had to have my rf hub bearing replaced 3 times. My vehicle was purchased new. The first time milage was around 75000 mile second was at about 150 and again around 255 its appears once a year. I am now having problems with leaks. My transmission is leaking, water pump leaking and oil all at once. Going in for inspection today. Started with trans leak followed by these other leaks. I noticed the vehicle was leaking trans fluid and it was jerking hesitate to go into gear. Added trans fluid was find but found myself adding more fluid within next 2 days so I know it has to be checked out. Now the vehicle is running hot my reservoir was not at max so I filled it up. Needle started go up to hot mark but did not get hot no smoke nothing. Would go back down as long as I was driving. Checked today ending oil and it is low. Just had oil change over a month ago. …

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