AC & Heater complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (air conditioning, heater, defroster, HVAC controls).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that heat failed to blow out of the air vents inside the vehicle, even though the blower was working. The vehicle was taken to ed voyles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram [phone], located at 789 cobb pkwy se, marietta, ga 30060) where it was diagnosed that the blower module and the resister module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a year later. The contact called the same dealer and was iniformed that someone would call back. The contact was not called back. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 81,150. Consumer stated although the radiator was replaced the radiator started leaking.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the heater box did not produce heat. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician replaced the heater box. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer assistance. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V282000 (electrical system, air bags) and 17V640000 (seats, air bags). The failure mileage was 85,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
This complaint in regards to the blower motor. I contacted Chrysler about the blower motor on my Jeep because this is the second time I've had a problem with it. The first time was taken care of because it was still under warranty after my purchase in 2014. But it has gone out again. This time the blower motor had gotten so hot that it melted the wire casing of the wires. This could have caused a fire. The company said that since it's not under warranty it's not there problem. I feel that someone should look into the problem with the blower motors. I had also contacted the dealership because there had been a recall on trailer hitch. While I was on the phone with them I asked about the blower motor. They said that there wasn't a recall on it. But the person I spoke to had said he has the same vehicle and the same thing happened to him and that he had to pay for the repairs. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the driver's heated seat became overheated and melted the seat. The contact sustained a burn injury to the back due to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000. Updated 10/8/14 updated 3/23/2015
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 70 MPH, a smell of burnt plastic was noticed. The vehicle pulled over, and flames erupted from under the passenger glove compartment. The contact extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher, and a police report was taken. The driver sustained blisters on his right hand while putting the fire out. The contact believed the fire could have been electrical since the fire started from the air conditioning blower area. The vehicle was deemed totaled, and was taken to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was contacted, and a complaint was taken. Updated 11/03/06.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire due to the blower motor underneath the vehicle. The contact extinguished the fire. The dealer denied that there was a safety defect on the vehicle. The contact has been fighting with daimler Chrysler for the past three months concerning the defect and they stated that he will not be reimbursed. On July 23, 2007, she received a safety recall notice for this failure. She will contact the dealer and inform them of the notice. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 2,000.
The fuel filter head unit on my 2005 Jeep Liberty crd diesel has a defective design. It is a well documented issue with owners of these vehicles. The fuel heater in the filter head appears to overheat and cause a fuel leak. This causes a dangerous situation to occur as fuel leaks onto wires which are used to power the fuel heater. Once this leak begins, it introduces air into the fuel system which can damage the injector pump or cause a sudden loss of power which May cause a traffic hazard. I have taken pictures of the effected parts. They can be viewed here: this is the burnt connector: http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/chadhargis/webpics/p1010031.jpg this is after priming the fuel head, you can see the fuel bubbling out: http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g222/chadhargis/webpics/p1010032.jpg this the connector on the fuel head. …
2005 Liberty crd diesel fuel heater element is clearly a fire hazard. I see the investigation pe07041 has been closed. This is an error, I have seen on the forums many people with the same problem. Although mine caused a loss of prime so the engine needed to be primed every am upon further investigation I can see how this is clearly a fire hazard that I suspect exists on all of these vehicles and until a problem exists the disaster is just waiting to happen possible causing fires and loss of life. Suggestion-Jeep replace the element with a racor or similar unit that does not pose the fire hazards. I have pics I would gladly send you as evidence. I had to pay for the repair part but issue is of course this is the same unit that had the problem and only one available from Jeep.
Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Liberty years have ac & heater problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2006 (12), 2005 (9), 2002 (6) and 2003 (6) model years. AC & Heater complaints make up 1% of all complaints for the 2006.
Is there a recall for Jeep Liberty ac & heater problems?
No. NHTSA lists no a/c & heater recall for any Jeep Liberty model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Jeep Liberty ac & heater problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 53,000 miles; 54% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the appliance › air conditioner (20 mentions), followed by the defroster/defogger/hvac system (11).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.