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2009 Jeep Liberty repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (11%)

Chart based on 18 repairs.
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2009 Jeep Liberty repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Liberty in Missouri, United States
May 2014 - Jul 2015
Jan 2015

146000 mi
Noise developed in rear axle. Dealer "rebuilt" rear axle. Repair was covered under lifetime powertrain warranty. 
Jeep Liberty in New Hampshire, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017

87000 mi

US $300
Front Right wheel bearing noisy, replace with MOOG part. 
Jul 2017

90000 mi
Boot cracked spitting grease, replaced axle. May have been damaged during wheel bearing repair. 
Dec 2017

98000 mi

US $1005
Weak heat diagnosed as clogged heater core then replaced core. 
Jul 2018

103000 mi

US $50
Windshield washer nozzle 
Jeep Liberty in Massachusetts, United States
- Jan 2010
Jan 2010

6000 mi
Reset computer unit that controls the HVAC system. Replaced RKE keys under TSB. 

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2009 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Liberty in Manitoba, Canada
- May 2011
May 2011

17980 mi
Topped up oil as I have been needing to top it up, about half a litre/1x month. Told to rtn to top up and if I do so for a third time, dealer to contact Chrysler Canada. Told a tear down might be required.  
Jeep Liberty in Ohio, United States
Jun 2014 - Jul 2018
Sep 2016

75000 mi

US $40
Stutter at speed. Ignition miss, intermittent. Replaced spark plugs, problem resolved. 
Apr 2017

78000 mi

US $240
Shuddering in driver's side front brake. Replaced warped rotors on driver & passenger side, pads and bad driver's side caliper 
Oct 2017

80000 mi

US $250
Replaced rusted rack & pinion which was leaking and would not hold power steering fluid under pressure anymore. 
Jul 2018

84000 mi

US $650
Replaced muffler 
Jeep Liberty in New York, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2016
Sep 2009

5000 mi
Key transponder failed. Replaced under warranty 
Apr 2011

17000 mi
Drains from moon roof plugged, allowing water to accumulate on carpet. Fixed under warranty. 
Feb 2015

34000 mi

US $100
rear a arm rusting 
Mar 2015

34000 mi

US $100
Trans pan rusting through. replaced 
Oct 2015

37200 mi

US $100
Drain from sun roof gets clogged and needs to be cleaned. 
Jeep Liberty in Michigan, United States
Dec 2009 - Dec 2013
Dec 2009

19000 mi
bad front wheel bearing. hood hinge covers cracked and broken. all covered under warranty. 
Dec 2013 Replaced gears 3 and 4, gasket, trans fluid 

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