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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%)

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2006 Jeep Liberty transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 16 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

65400 mi

US $250
Pinion seal leak 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

54860 mi

A $1500
Clutch release bearing disintegrated, damaging pressure plate release fingers. No replacement pressure plate available in Australia. Car had to be trucked 2000km from remote Queensland to Brisbane for repair. parts purchased from UK. 
54260 mi

A $3500
replace rear uni joint and various boots 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

37000 mi

US $50
front and rear u joints 
88000 mi

US $900
Transmission shudders and thumps, disengaging from overdrive 
88000 mi Transmission failure. 
63000 mi

US $100
Transmission sensors and solenoid failed. Covered by extended warranty purchased at time of initial acquisition. 

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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 $150
Replaced both u joints on rear drive shaft Front differential pinion seal. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

36500 mi

US $2500
Full transmission rebuild 
115000 mi

US $1200
Transfer case was leaking gear oil 
30000 mi Rear Diff needed to be totally rebuilt. Would have been $900 without the extended warranty, which brought my cost down to $0 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

101000 mi

US $750
Failed front drive axle 
72000 mi

US $327
Replaced u-joint on rear drive shaft. 
76000 mi

US $325
Had a u-joint replaced on the rear driveshaft. 
47500 mi

US $900
transmission cooling lines leaking right front axle seal leaking 

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2006 Jeep Liberty Transmission Problems

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