Worst 2004 Jeep Liberty Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Suspension Failures
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Jeep Liberty.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 260 | 10 | — | 44,831 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 156 | 14 | 3 | 117,948 mi | |
| Fuel System | 93 | 2 | 7 | 114,919 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 89 | 3 | 1 | 112,891 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 78 | — | — | 69,556 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 75 | 1 | — | 83,858 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 71 | 2 | 9 | 100,041 mi | |
| Body Structure | 51 | 4 | 2 | 135,204 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 48 | 7 | — | 103,486 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 33 | — | — | 100,469 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 32 | 3 | 7 | 122,827 mi | |
| Airbags | 30 | 22 | 1 | 100,098 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 23 | 4 | — | 97,831 mi | |
| Brakes | 20 | 1 | 2 | 105,254 mi | |
| Visibility | 18 | — | — | 72,281 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 17 | — | 6 | 69,586 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 17 | — | — | 35,921 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 16 | 2 | — | 28,052 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | 6 | — | 45,231 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 15 | — | 1 | 68,060 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 15 | — | — | 50,611 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 14 | 5 | — | 68,504 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 14 | 2 | — | 117,882 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 13 | — | — | 84,914 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 11 | — | — | 80,428 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 10 | 2 | — | 93,336 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 8 | — | — | 49,870 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | 1 | 144,789 mi | |
| Trailer Hitches | 7 | — | — | 95,250 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2004 Jeep Liberty. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2004 Jeep Liberty
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,146,804 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
IN JUNE 2012, CHRYSLER EXPANDED THIS RECALL TO INCLUDE MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES, REPRESENTING AN ADDITIONAL 137,176 VEHICLES. THIS RECALL NOW CONCERNS CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE TOTAL NUMBER VEHICLES BEING RECALLED IS NOW 346,900. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 29, 2007. THE RECALL ADDRESSES THOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS THAT CAN EXPERIENCE A REAR SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO APPLICATION OF ROAD SALTS DURING WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS.
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2004 Jeep Liberty — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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