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2006 Jeep Liberty repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 140 repairs.
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2006 Jeep Liberty engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Jeep Liberty

Engine not specified

69000 mi

US $200
Check engine - Fuel system issue 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual 4WD w/low range

37200 mi Continual CEL with P0830 code (clutch pedal switch) - switch replaced under warranty. 
43400 mi Viscous clutch on fan permanently locked on. 
68200 mi

A $300
Replace blown turbo hose 
79360 mi CEL permanently on. Code check indicates fault in glowplugs. Waiting to determine glow plug voltage before purchasing replacements. 
78500 mi

A $3500
Glowplug replaced 
83700 mi

A $400
Broken ignition switch. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

27000 mi Turbo Seal failed, leaking oil. Turbo was replaced under warranty. Would have cost $1500+ off warranty. 
27000 mi

US $100
Replaced EGR flow control valve and EGR valve. 
37000 mi

US $500
replace crankshaft position sensor 
19800 mi Warranty replacement of EGR valve and ELE valve 
93620 mi

C $600
Motor fan & viscous clutch. 
157000 mi

US $300
car would shut off randomly. OBD-II pointed to crank & cam sensors. Replaced sensors and car runs fine now. 
168000 mi

US $350
I replaced the oil pan, as I had stripped the drain bolt, and cracked the pan in my attempt to fix it. This was an entirely self-inflicted wound. 
12000 mi

US $800
Clean MAF sensor and replace oil damaged CAC (Charge Air Cool) hoses. Installed GDE brand ECU. 
14000 mi

US $75
Ignition lock would not release key. Lubricated a sticking part ... works fine. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

155000 mi

US $164
Replace of fuel pump 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

124200 mi

US $350
Radiator, upper and lower hoses, thermostat, coolant. 
154000 mi

US $120
Water pump gasket leak 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

81500 mi

US $200
Water pump was leaking along with the coolant resevoir. Both items were replaced along with the thermostat 
94030 mi

US $250
Radiator was cracked and leaking coolant. Radiator was replaced, along with upper and lower radiator hoses. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

108000 mi

US $339
Small leak in radiator. Replaced radiator, 3 clamps, 3 clips, and replaced coolant. 
40920 mi Driving along the highway all the lights dimmed then went off the car then had no power and we coasted off to the side of the road. One of the pulleys seized that is spring loaded. So the belt wouldnt stay on because of no tension. 
57000 mi

US $178
The radiator failed at the bottom.  

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

53000 mi

US $150
engine light on for coe "misfiring" replace 02 sendors and reinstalled software...still not corrected 
105000 mi

US $1000
radiator replacement 
123000 mi

US $650
replace rear brake pads, o2 sensor, oil and filter change 
2500 mi skeem module locked up 
73780 mi

C $155
Drivers side rear oxygen sensor. Error code P0138 
115000 mi

US $288
Leaking water pump gasket, replaced pump and drive belt. 
77250 mi

US $171
Serpentine belt came off. Idler pully froze on the shaft and serpentine belt shredded. Damaged the power steering pump hose. 
79000 mi

US $198
The idler that keeps tension on the serpentine belt froze up and caused the belt to jump off. Car towed to nearest dealer and parts replace. 
80000 mi

US $100
Heater would not work, but heat would eventually filter into cabin. This time dealer replaced radiator fluid overflow tank that had a small pin hole in it and would not operate properly. 
90000 mi

US $100
Loud noise came from front of engine, but before vehicle could get to dealer, the water pump came apart and emptied radiator fluid on the ground and vehicle could not be run. 
25000 mi

US $190
misfiring - dealer reloaded computer software, did not solve problem replaced right bank oxygen sensor. 
137000 mi

US $300
Split in the side tank of the radiator required replacement and cooling system flush/refill. Replaced thermostat and gasket as preventive measure 
160000 mi

US $200
Replaced fuel pump module 
170000 mi

US $150
Smelled coolant leak for 2 weeks and found leaking water pump. Found bad belt tensioner while replacing pump. Cost is for parts only since I did the work myself. 
47500 mi

US $900
belt and tensioner replacement. 

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