Accessory belt noise?

[ChrisUCF99]

I have a brand new 2005 Jeep Liberty... only has about 300 miles on it right now. I'm starting to hear a bit of belt noise coming from under the hood. It's not super loud but I can definately hear it when driving in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gear. When I get up to speed its not noticable. Is this common, or should I take it in to the dealer to have them tighten it up.

Chris

 

[grogiefrog]

My vote is to take it in. I don't hear anything after 9 months.

Let us know what they say.

 

[Corwyyn]

Take it in. There should be a spring-loaded tensioner for the belt (unless they changed the design) but the belt may need to be looked at. Its definitely under warranty, so let them worry about it.

 

[yoda13]

I also agree, take it in, I don't believe that you should hear that noise.

 

[Marlon_JB2]

Take it in! That is not normal at all. I have heard a belt noise since about 4k, but it's super quiet, and I only hear it about once every month. Goes away at the next startup....

 

[ChrisUCF99]

Dropped it off at the dealership this morning, we'll see what they say!

 

[ChrisUCF99]

Dealer called and said they replaced the belt, its nice and quiet now! Little worried that it needed to be "replaced" so fast when I just bought it.... Hopes its not a sign of things to come. [-o<

 

[jmurt]

My OEM belt self-destructed around 21K miles. It didn't snap, it separated longitudinally - the first 1/4" in from the engine - and slapped the underside of the hood as it spun. Made it home and had about about 5 strands left holding it together when I looked under the hood again. I replaced it and have had no problems since.

Anyone else had belt problems?

 

[kegjeep]

no problems here, then again i only have a little over 300 miles on my kj

 

[ChrisUCF99]

no problems here, then again i only have a little over 300 miles on my kj

I have about 100 more than that on mine. I'll will have had it two weeks this saturday.

 

[Marlon_JB2]

Hopes its not a sign of things to come. [-o<

I think we all have that thought when purchasing a vehicle. Over time, you will forget about it. (As I did...)