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Who is Happy with their Jeep Liberty CRD?

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#108 of 178 Who is Happy with their Jeep Liberty CRD? by cmtackett

Aug 04, 2011 (12:21 pm)

I couldnt be happier with the car as a whole. Have had no trouble with the engine. I have a 2005 Liberty CRD Limited with 45k miles. I hope to have it a long time. The only problem I have ever had with the car in any capacity is only with possibly a design flaw or crummy parts regarding the windows. The windows work very well going up and down but then it turns 5 o'clock somewhere and the window slips down into the door. I have had every window replaced at least once and one window (passenger front) replaced now 5 times. A bit more than annoying. It isnt the heat or cold as they have broken even with the best of weather. Supposedly they installed the newer windows with a heavier duty part but I think that is just a smoke screen. Since I have had so many and it is clearly a Jeep problem, I have not had to pay for the repair...yet.

#109 of 178 Re: The concept was good but.............. [i_am] by winter2

Aug 05, 2011 (6:07 am)

Replying to: i_am (Jun 20, 2011 6:18 pm)
After reading your litany of issues with your CRD, I was pretty lucky with my CRD until it hit 77,594 miles, when without warning the engine simply blew up. I am still battling with Chrysler and the crap dealer in Melbourne, Florida.
 
Now the real interesting thing or two that I have learned is that whenever a dealer has one of these engines, other dealers are clamoring to buy it from them. Why? In one case of an oil consumption issue, the liners in two of the cylinders were out of round, yet the engine had never over heated and had been properly care for.
 
Chrysler, under FIAT's guidance intends to use engines from this same company, V.M. Motori, in their cars and in some domestic offerings. I would be real leery about buying one of these.

#110 of 178 I Love my 06 Jeep Liberty CRD by sherileed

Aug 05, 2011 (6:18 am)

I really love my CRD. I've only had it for 2 years but it now has 237,000 km on it. I did have that hose crack that folks talk about, loss of power etc. And I also recently had to replace the turbo. That was an expensive fix but I got the turbo in the US and my husband installed so were were only out $1100. Other than that I have had no problems. I pull my horse trailer with it and my camping trailer. It has to work with the camping trailer and I really take it easy when pulling that. Probably should get a bigger transmission cooler.
 
p.s. does anyone know how to check the codes on the 06? I've tried the on of ignition thing and it doesn't seem to work. Engine light has been on since hubby changed the turbo and changing gears at the wrong time at lower speeds. I figure he has knocked off a wire or something.

#111 of 178 Re: I Love my 06 Jeep Liberty CRD [sherileed] by unclebob9

Aug 05, 2011 (7:31 am)

Replying to: sherileed (Aug 05, 2011 6:18 am)
In the US, many auto parts stores will check your codes for free, just ask them.
Other wise you can buy your own tester for under $100.
It can read your codes and reste the check engine light.
Another trick that May work is to disconnect your battery for at least 10 minutes (I do it for overnight) and it should reset the computer to the Factory settings.

#112 of 178 Re: Who is Happy with their CRD? [fairch] by sandra1000

Aug 05, 2011 (11:43 am)

Replying to: fairch (Jun 28, 2007 3:49 pm)
Love it so much I'm picking up a second one tonight. One of the best mechanics in the country works in my city. The window problem that you hear about is NOT about heat. It is Jeep's lousy parts. There is a current glow plug issue going from ceramic to metallic plugs. It also requires a new control sensor for them. Ugh! I just live with the check engine light and use a OBDII code reader to make sure nothing else is not working. Once I found my mechanic the thing runs like a champ. 10 months and still going. Husband trading in Volvo for his own Jeep Liberty.

#113 of 178 4 LO A NO GO Please Help by jlib

Aug 21, 2011 (6:03 pm)

I bought my CRD second hand and had it now for about a year its at 117K Other than the EGR and a broken alternator shaft I love it!!!!!!!! Or shall I say Loved it!!!! My trouble is while going down the road the 4 lo engages and as you can imagine I am dead in the water this has happened intermitantly sometime when first accelerating and others while going over 35 mph Please give me some guidance I am hesitant to take it to my mechanic he told me not to buy it because he is not fond of jeeps My husband does most of our work ANY INFO WOULD HELP

#114 of 178 Re: 4 LO A NO GO Please Help [jlib] by unclebob9

Aug 22, 2011 (6:50 am)

Replying to: jlib (Aug 21, 2011 6:03 pm)
must be a computer glitch, disconnect the battery overnight, this should reset the computer. may not work, but well worth a try.

#115 of 178 Re: 4 LO A NO GO Please Help [jlib] by biodieselman

Aug 22, 2011 (11:09 am)

Replying to: jlib (Aug 21, 2011 6:03 pm)
I think unclebob has a good point here. Unless I am totally confused, the 4 LO is activated only by the big lever and you have to pull a bit hard on it. If you think you are in 4 LO because the light is on but you didn't pull the lever then it most likely is an electronic glitch.
 
I have a call in to my favorite mechanic at the Jeep dealer. This guy is sharp, he was sent to school for the CRD as soon as the dealership learned it was coming out. This dealer works hard at keeping the five star rating. My mechanic has changed one EGR in 117k miles so you know he put in the right one first time. His work under warranty has been flawless. He will know what to make of this.
 
I suspect something is mis-communicating between the engine computer and the body computer. It might be shifting the transmission to a low gear and turning on the 4LO light. I am just guessing because I can't be there when it happens. You said NO GO so that could mean a couple of things.
 
Like uncle bob suggested let the Libby sit with the battery off overnight and hopefully the problem will go away. Please let us know either way.
 
Good luck with that problem, glad you like your CRD, I sure like mine and all of my friends who have driven like its agility compared to their bigger units or its quickness compared to their small cars.

#116 of 178 Re: 4 LO A NO GO Please Help [biodieselman] by jlib

Aug 23, 2011 (4:01 pm)

Replying to: biodieselman (Aug 22, 2011 11:09 am)
Thanks I will try disconnecting the battery It did it about 10 times today It does actually shift all on it's own no lever pulling this would be great if I was climbing a mountain when the light comes on the RPMS shoot up and pushing the gas pedal feels like sludge Could this be doing damage??????? I was thinking of driving it in 4All time for awhile but will kill the mpg Wish I had a mechanic like yours Mine told me not to buy mine when I had it inspected he couldn't find anything wrong just didn't like Jeeps and suggested a Honda CRV Needless to say I didn't pay for his opinions I love my Jeep I will let you know if the battery disconnect has a positive outcome Thanks again unclebob and biodieselman

#117 of 178 Re: 4 LO A NO GO Please Help [jlib] by biodieselman

Aug 23, 2011 (7:19 pm)

Replying to: jlib (Aug 23, 2011 4:01 pm)
I forgot to ask you if the dash light is coming on to indicate it is in 4lo or if you assume it is in low because of the high RPM.
 
This might be just a transmission bug. I was made to believe it could not (should not) go into 4 lo unless the 4 lo lever was pulled up. If that is correct then I suspect it is the transmission shifting to a lower gear.
 
Hopefully leaving the battery off with cure this problem before the engine or transmission is seriously harmed.

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