2009 Jeep Liberty Service and Repair Manual
The 2009 Jeep Liberty was offered with the 3.7L V6 across all three trims. This page is matched to this exact year, so the specifications and sequences line up with your engine and trim.
Engines
- 3.7L V6 (226 cu in), SOHC
Trims
- Limited
- Sky Slider
- Sport
Known issues on the 2009 Liberty. One recall is on federal record for this model year: a suspension fault that can cause a loss of effective lift and lowering of the vehicle. Owners have filed 146 complaints and 18 technical service bulletins have been issued for the year.
From a routine service interval to a hard-to-trace wiring fault, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2009 Liberty.
ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.
SWITCH - CLUTCH STARTER INTERLOCK & MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - CLUTCH
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing t
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing t
(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are neces
Showing the 8 most recent of 47 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
HEAD ON ACCIDENT, LEFT SIDE OF BOTH VEHICLES. VEHICLE 1 WAS TOTALED - NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
I OWN A 2009 JEEP LIBERTY WITH 2000 MILES ON IT. TWICE IT HAS SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN WHEN I WAS STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ABLE TO STOP IT USING THE BRAKES BEFORE IT JUMPED OVER THE CURB. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED SO FAST I COULDN'T STOP IT IN TIME AND IT HIT A LARGE CONCRETE COLUMN IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. THE CAR SUFFERED QUITE A LOT OF BODY DAMAGE AND WILL BE IN A BODY SHOP FOR 3 OR MORE WEEKS. I SUFFERED SEVERA
ON FRIDAY, 07.07.2017, AS I WAS DRIVING INTO A TURN LANE FROM THE HWY, I HAD SLOWED WAY DOWN FOR TRAFFIC THEN PICKED UP SPEED SLIGHTLY, NOT EVEN 10 MPH, TO FOLLOW CARS IN THE TURN LANE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR BECAME SLUGGISH AND THE JEEP CAME TO A STOP. AS I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AGAIN THERE WAS A VERY LOUD POP FROM UNDER THE HOOD. EVERYTHING QUIT, THE ENGINE, THE ELECTRIC, THE STARTER WOULD NOT TURN OVER WHEN I TRIED TO START IT AGAIN OR THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS. JUST BEFORE THIS HAPPENED THE ENGI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE COMING TO A STOP, SMOKE AND FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
I'm the original owner of a 2009 Jeep Liberty with a Skyslider roof that I barely used. I was driving when the Sky Slider roof suddenly blew open and back, snapping the cables and launching pieces of parts like missiles. It was a terrifying experience for me and my young children. I have dealt with the very loud wind noise for the past 12 years after having it evaluated several times by dealerships and being told there was nothing that could be done about it. It can be even more overwhelming for
SKYSLIDER FLEW BACK WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WOULD COST 4,000$ TO FIX, BUT THEY CAN'T FIX IT REGARDLESS. I BOUGHT THIS JEEP BRAND NEW FOR 35,000$ 40,000$ AFTER INTEREST. ILL NEVER IN MY LIFE BUY A JEEP AGAIN THE HASSLE THIS HAS PUT ME THROUGH. ESPECIALLY THE DANGER ITS CAUSED. ALMOST KILLING MY CHILDREN & ME.
I AM WRITING TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I HAVE DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH AFTER THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN 2009 JEEP LIBERTY BEGAN TO GIVE ME PROBLEMS. THE PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS: BRAKE LIGHTS GOING OUT MULTIPLE TIMES IN A 1-2 YEAR PERIOD, THE RADIO AND HEAT CUTTING OFF AND RESTARTING ON THEIR OWN MULTIPLE TIMES IN A SHORT 30 MINUTE DRIVE, WHILE THE HEAT AND RADIO ARE CUT OUT THE WIPERS AND TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK WHICH IS A BIT TROUBLESOME LIVING IN NEW ENGLAND WITH THE RAIN AND SNOW SINCE I CANNOT RELY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT WAS REFUELING THE VEHICLE WHEN FUEL SPEWED FROM THE FILLER NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42000.
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, he heard abnormal banging sounds coming from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle was shuddering violently. The contact veered to the side of the road and exited the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. The contact noticed that the rear tires had moved forward and were close to the wheel well. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that all four rear control arms were fractured. Th
CAR WOULD NOT START. CALLED AAA WHO MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START CAR BUT ALL FAILED. TOW DRIVER SAID HE THOUGHT KEY WAS PROBLEM SINCE ALL ELECTRICAL WAS FINE. SAID HE HAD APPROX SIX INCIDENTS IN RECENT MONTHS WITH JEEP/CHRYSLER AND ALL WERE DUE TO KEY FAILURE. I WAS TOWED FROM JFK AIRPORT TO JEEP DEALER IN WANTAGH. IT WAS DETERMINED KEY **DEPROGRAMMED** AND SO FAILED. I ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INDICATION THIS FAILURE WAS GOING TO HAPPEN AND THEY SAID NO. THEY REPLACED ONE KEY UNDER WARRANTY AND
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING WATER FROM THE INTERIOR DRIVER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING WATER FROM THE INTERIOR DRIVER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
THE PASSENGER SIDE RUMBLES WHEN IN MOTION FEELS LIKE YOUR DRIVING ON A FLAT TIRE - BUT THE TIRES ARE FINE. THIS CAUSE ME TO SLOW DOWN 10 OF SPEED BEFORE STOPPING OR THE CAR WOMBLES MORE.
APPROXIMATELY JUNE 30, 2013, I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH WHEN THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. I MANAGED TO CROSS 2 LANES AND GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO DISCOVER MY FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE CAUSE OF THE FLAT WAS A BROKEN VALVE STEM. THESE ARE THE ALUMINUM VALVE STEMS USED IN THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. I HAD IT REPLACED. ON NOVEMBER 22, 2013, ONLY 5 MONTHS LATER, WHILE TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AGAIN, 65 MPH, ANOTHER OF THE ALUMINUM VALVE STEMS
WHILE STATIONARY SUNROOF LEAKS WATER CAUSING ROOF DAMAGE AND APPEARS BY RUST FROM THE OUTSIDE DUE TO WATER SETTLING. LEAKING SUNROOF ALSO DAMAGED MOTOR OF DRIVER SIDE WINDOW.
Showing the 15 most serious of 108 complaints filed with NHTSA.
