The 2006 Jeep Liberty has 5 recalls, the most serious involving rear suspension control arms that can fracture from corrosion, causing sudden loss of steering and directional control while driving.
Two separate structural and fire-related concerns also affect this vehicle. The fuel tank can fail and leak in a rear-end collision, and spilled fuel near any ignition source can result in a fire. Separately, the HVAC blower motor can overheat on its own and ignite an interior fire without any crash involved, meaning the risk exists even during ordinary driving with the heat or air conditioning running.
On the drivetrain side, this recall applies only to vehicles with a manual transmission: the springs inside the clutch pedal position switch can break, and if that switch fails, the engine may start without the clutch pedal being depressed. If the transmission is left in gear, the vehicle can lurch forward or backward unexpectedly when the key is turned.
At a glance
What can fail
Rust and corrosion can cause the rear suspension lower control arms to crack or break, which can result in loss of vehicle control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both rear lower control arms at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The springs in the clutch pedal switch may break, preventing the engine from starting when you press the clutch pedal, or allowing it to start without the pedal pressed, causing unexpected lurching.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank can fail or leak if the vehicle is hit from behind, potentially allowing fuel to spill.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear structure and install or replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler-designed hitch to protect the fuel tank, or repair any installation issues, all at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion from road salt exposure in winter conditions, affecting vehicles in snow-belt states.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on affected vehicles at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The HVAC blower motor can overheat, which may cause a fire inside the vehicle.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the blower motor with an updated version.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
