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CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« on: September 25, 2007, 10:06:27 pm »
Today's First Drive:
2008 Jeep Liberty

2008 Jeep LibertyThe 2008 Jeep Liberty has a more traditional Jeep look, more interior room, a lower base price, and a "dual personality" reports Senior Editor, Paul Williams.  It's "civilized" on the highway but also "Trail Rated" for off-road, he says.
   
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2007, 09:53:59 am »
Not sure if I like the styling...perhaps it will grow on me?

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2007, 11:19:05 am »
Not sure if I like the styling...perhaps it will grow on me?

If it does, better call your doctor quick! :o

This is just what we need - yet another boxy, fugly Jeep. I can't tell one of these things from another without a program, but I can see why it's cheaper. It looks like Chrysler's farmed out the interior to Mattel.  :'(  :thumbdown: Better brace for the recalls... :bang:
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2007, 11:28:59 am »
Not sure if I like the styling...perhaps it will grow on me?

If it does, better call your doctor quick! :o

This is just what we need - yet another boxy, fugly Jeep. I can't tell one of these things from another without a program, but I can see why it's cheaper. It looks like Chrysler's farmed out the interior to Mattel.  :'(  :thumbdown: Better brace for the recalls... :bang:


NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V094000
Recall Date: 03/12/2007
Component: 2007 NISSAN VERSA SEAT BELTS
Potential Units Affected: 16309
2007 NISSAN VERSA SEAT BELTS
Recall Date: 03/12/2007

Summary:
ON CERTAIN HATCHBACK VEHICLES, THE TERMINALS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY CAUSING THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG WILL BE SUPPRESSED.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR FOR THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Potential Units Affected: 16309

Recall Date: 09/12/2006

Summary:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP IS MISSING PART OF THE REQUIRED BRAKE FLUID WARNING.

Consequence:
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO ENSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Remedy:
NEW BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAPS WILL BE MAILED TO VEHICLE OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. THE LETTERS WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT TO REPLACE THEIR OWN BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP TO TAKE THE CAR TO A DEALER FOR THE REPAIR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Potential Units Affected: 13184
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2007, 11:41:57 am »
Not sure if I like the styling...perhaps it will grow on me?

If it does, better call your doctor quick! :o

This is just what we need - yet another boxy, fugly Jeep. I can't tell one of these things from another without a program, but I can see why it's cheaper. It looks like Chrysler's farmed out the interior to Mattel.  :'(  :thumbdown: Better brace for the recalls... :bang:


NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V094000
Recall Date: 03/12/2007
Component: 2007 NISSAN VERSA SEAT BELTS
Potential Units Affected: 16309
2007 NISSAN VERSA SEAT BELTS
Recall Date: 03/12/2007

Summary:
ON CERTAIN HATCHBACK VEHICLES, THE TERMINALS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY CAUSING THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG WILL BE SUPPRESSED.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR FOR THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Potential Units Affected: 16309

Recall Date: 09/12/2006

Summary:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP IS MISSING PART OF THE REQUIRED BRAKE FLUID WARNING.

Consequence:
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO ENSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Remedy:
NEW BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAPS WILL BE MAILED TO VEHICLE OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. THE LETTERS WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT TO REPLACE THEIR OWN BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP TO TAKE THE CAR TO A DEALER FOR THE REPAIR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Potential Units Affected: 13184



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Is that the best you could do??

PS - I was reffering to the interior by Mattel - you know, the toy company affected by massive recalls lately. It's been in the news... ;D


Recall Date: 12/29/2006
Component: 2007 JEEP LIBERTY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Potential Units Affected: 50665
2007 JEEP LIBERTY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Recall Date: 12/29/2006

Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Potential Units Affected: 50665

Notes: JEEP LIBERTY F50
 NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V341000 - Hide Details
Recall Date: 09/07/2006
Component: 2007 JEEP LIBERTY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Units Affected: 2333
2007 JEEP LIBERTY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Date: 09/07/2006

Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND THE OPERATOR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE.

Consequence:
IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Potential Units Affected: 2333

Notes: JEEP LIBERTY F43
 NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V089000 - Hide Details
Recall Date: 03/09/2007
Component: 2007 JEEP LIBERTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Units Affected: 149605
2007 JEEP LIBERTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Date: 03/09/2007

Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VALEO HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC), THE BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Potential Units Affected: 149605

Notes: JEEP LIBERTY G03
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2007, 11:45:37 am »
Not sure if I like the styling...perhaps it will grow on me?

If it does, better call your doctor quick! :o

This is just what we need - yet another boxy, fugly Jeep. I can't tell one of these things from another without a program, but I can see why it's cheaper. It looks like Chrysler's farmed out the interior to Mattel.  :'(  :thumbdown: Better brace for the recalls... :bang:


NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V094000
Recall Date: 03/12/2007
Component: 2007 NISSAN VERSA SEAT BELTS
Potential Units Affected: 16309
2007 NISSAN VERSA SEAT BELTS
Recall Date: 03/12/2007

Summary:
ON CERTAIN HATCHBACK VEHICLES, THE TERMINALS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY CAUSING THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG WILL BE SUPPRESSED.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR FOR THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Potential Units Affected: 16309

Recall Date: 09/12/2006

Summary:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP IS MISSING PART OF THE REQUIRED BRAKE FLUID WARNING.

Consequence:
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO ENSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Remedy:
NEW BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAPS WILL BE MAILED TO VEHICLE OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. THE LETTERS WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT TO REPLACE THEIR OWN BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP TO TAKE THE CAR TO A DEALER FOR THE REPAIR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Potential Units Affected: 13184



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Is that the best you could do??


Recall Date: 12/29/2006
Component: 2007 JEEP LIBERTY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Potential Units Affected: 50665
2007 JEEP LIBERTY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Recall Date: 12/29/2006

Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Potential Units Affected: 50665

Notes: JEEP LIBERTY F50
 NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V341000 - Hide Details
Recall Date: 09/07/2006
Component: 2007 JEEP LIBERTY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Units Affected: 2333
2007 JEEP LIBERTY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Date: 09/07/2006

Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND THE OPERATOR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE.

Consequence:
IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Potential Units Affected: 2333

Notes: JEEP LIBERTY F43
 NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V089000 - Hide Details
Recall Date: 03/09/2007
Component: 2007 JEEP LIBERTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Units Affected: 149605
2007 JEEP LIBERTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Date: 03/09/2007

Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VALEO HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC), THE BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Potential Units Affected: 149605

Notes: JEEP LIBERTY G03


 ::) 3 vs. 2...... a close game between the pot and the kettle.

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2007, 11:59:14 am »
Not sure if I like the styling...perhaps it will grow on me?

If it does, better call your doctor quick! :o

This is just what we need - yet another boxy, fugly Jeep. I can't tell one of these things from another without a program, but I can see why it's cheaper. It looks like Chrysler's farmed out the interior to Mattel.  :'(  :thumbdown: Better brace for the recalls... :bang:


NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V094000
Recall Date: 03/12/2007
Component: 2007 NISSAN VERSA SEAT BELTS
Potential Units Affected: 16309
2007 NISSAN VERSA SEAT BELTS
Recall Date: 03/12/2007

Summary:
ON CERTAIN HATCHBACK VEHICLES, THE TERMINALS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY CAUSING THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG WILL BE SUPPRESSED.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR FOR THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Potential Units Affected: 16309

Recall Date: 09/12/2006

Summary:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP IS MISSING PART OF THE REQUIRED BRAKE FLUID WARNING.

Consequence:
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO ENSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Remedy:
NEW BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAPS WILL BE MAILED TO VEHICLE OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. THE LETTERS WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT TO REPLACE THEIR OWN BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP TO TAKE THE CAR TO A DEALER FOR THE REPAIR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Potential Units Affected: 13184



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Is that the best you could do??


Recall Date: 12/29/2006
Component: 2007 JEEP LIBERTY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Potential Units Affected: 50665
2007 JEEP LIBERTY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Recall Date: 12/29/2006

Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Potential Units Affected: 50665

Notes: JEEP LIBERTY F50
 NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V341000 - Hide Details
Recall Date: 09/07/2006
Component: 2007 JEEP LIBERTY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Units Affected: 2333
2007 JEEP LIBERTY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Date: 09/07/2006

Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND THE OPERATOR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE.

Consequence:
IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Potential Units Affected: 2333

Notes: JEEP LIBERTY F43
 NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V089000 - Hide Details
Recall Date: 03/09/2007
Component: 2007 JEEP LIBERTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Units Affected: 149605
2007 JEEP LIBERTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Date: 03/09/2007

Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VALEO HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC), THE BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Potential Units Affected: 149605

Notes: JEEP LIBERTY G03


 ::) 3 vs. 2...... a close game between the pot and the kettle.


Wrong-o, my friend. If you read the Nissan recall, you'd see the second part applies to CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, not the Versa. The score is now 3 to 1.
« Last Edit: September 26, 2007, 12:03:27 pm by Schmengie »

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2007, 12:52:04 pm »
Not sure if I like the styling...perhaps it will grow on me?

If it does, better call your doctor quick! :o

This is just what we need - yet another boxy, fugly Jeep. I can't tell one of these things from another without a program, but I can see why it's cheaper. It looks like Chrysler's farmed out the interior to Mattel.  :'(  :thumbdown: Better brace for the recalls... :bang:


NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V094000
Recall Date: 03/12/2007
Component: 2007 NISSAN VERSA SEAT BELTS
Potential Units Affected: 16309
2007 NISSAN VERSA SEAT BELTS
Recall Date: 03/12/2007

Summary:
ON CERTAIN HATCHBACK VEHICLES, THE TERMINALS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY CAUSING THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG WILL BE SUPPRESSED.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR FOR THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Potential Units Affected: 16309

Recall Date: 09/12/2006

Summary:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP IS MISSING PART OF THE REQUIRED BRAKE FLUID WARNING.

Consequence:
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO ENSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Remedy:
NEW BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAPS WILL BE MAILED TO VEHICLE OWNERS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. THE LETTERS WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT TO REPLACE THEIR OWN BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP TO TAKE THE CAR TO A DEALER FOR THE REPAIR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Potential Units Affected: 13184



 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Is that the best you could do??


Recall Date: 12/29/2006
Component: 2007 JEEP LIBERTY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Potential Units Affected: 50665
2007 JEEP LIBERTY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Recall Date: 12/29/2006

Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Potential Units Affected: 50665

Notes: JEEP LIBERTY F50
 NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V341000 - Hide Details
Recall Date: 09/07/2006
Component: 2007 JEEP LIBERTY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Units Affected: 2333
2007 JEEP LIBERTY POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Date: 09/07/2006

Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND THE OPERATOR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE.

Consequence:
IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Potential Units Affected: 2333

Notes: JEEP LIBERTY F43
 NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V089000 - Hide Details
Recall Date: 03/09/2007
Component: 2007 JEEP LIBERTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Units Affected: 149605
2007 JEEP LIBERTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Date: 03/09/2007

Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VALEO HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC), THE BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Potential Units Affected: 149605

Notes: JEEP LIBERTY G03


 ::) 3 vs. 2...... a close game between the pot and the kettle.


Wrong-o, my friend. If you read the Nissan recall, you'd see the second part applies to CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, not the Versa. The score is now 3 to 1.

 ::) http://www.automobilemag.com/am/2007/nissan/versa/recalls.html

Go to any recall site and the recall is listed under Versa as well. Components are shared by many platforms in case you forgot.

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2007, 12:54:40 pm »
off-topic.... take your battle offline...

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2007, 02:40:08 pm »
off-topic.... take your battle offline...
 


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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2007, 06:44:49 pm »
If sales don't meet expectations, they could always pull a page from the Ford playbook and call it the 'Cherokee' in two years ala 500/Taurus!

I much prefer this styling - but at this price point I'd probably prefer a Wrangler Unlimited with the hardtop.......and the option of going TRULY convertible.

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2007, 06:47:14 pm »
hmm...will the ladies like this better than the old one?  :rofl2:

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #12 on: September 26, 2007, 06:51:56 pm »
hmm...will the ladies like this better than the old one?  :rofl2:

Daughter in law trade her Fit in for a used Liberty. I though the ladies like this one already.

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2007, 07:16:01 pm »
hmm...will the ladies like this better than the old one?  :rofl2:

Daughter in law trade her Fit in for a used Liberty. I though the ladies like this one already.

Time will tell.

Honestly, I have never seen a "offroad" Liberty. A couple of Wranglers yes, but no Grand Cherokees, or Liberties. I have however, seen a couple of offroad Cherokees...the ones that are discontinued.

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2007, 11:35:12 pm »
I like the new(er) look, which addresses some of that unbearable Liberty cuteness and restores a more Jeep-like look. Looks like it might fit into my garage a bit more easily that the GC, which is a consideration.

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #15 on: September 27, 2007, 10:29:48 am »
Will there be a diesel version like the last gen?

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #16 on: September 27, 2007, 11:16:57 am »
What happen to the syling, Dodge normal do such a nice job, but the blew with this jeep. it is all to chunky and bloated. Also their engines are naff and thats where it all falls down for me.

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #17 on: September 27, 2007, 11:19:23 am »
I miss my Cherokee... :'(

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #18 on: September 27, 2007, 12:05:00 pm »
I miss mine too.  Well, except for the poor fuel economy and vibrating, noisy driveline.   ;D

The Patriot is more appealing, IMO, than the Liberty.

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Jeep Liberty
« Reply #19 on: September 27, 2007, 12:18:20 pm »
What happen to the syling, Dodge normal do such a nice job, but the blew with this jeep. it is all to chunky and bloated. Also their engines are naff and thats where it all falls down for me.

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