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2003 Jeep Liberty repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (5%)

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2003 Jeep Liberty electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Jeep Liberty

Engine not specified

110000 mi headlight went out. replaced it. 

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2003 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

136000 mi

US $30
Rear passenger window regulator repaired. 
141000 mi

US $500
Blower motor failed 
151000 mi

US $230
Replace battery, check charging system. 
112000 mi

US $300
Broken window regulator 

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2003 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

80000 mi

US $281
New battery---alternator---fan belt 
82000 mi new alternator--- repair temp.gauge---remove chrome bull nose and running boards---remove class 3 trailer hitch complete 
70600 mi

US $355
Needed to replace alternator (original). New battery was also purchased. 
117000 mi Two of the lower speeds for the air blower stopped working. So I checked the manual and determined plug connection board located below the glove box could be easily be replaced. Ordered it from Amazon.com and replaced the item.It works fine. 
161437 mi

US $75
replaced LR power window motor & regulator 
164778 mi

US $200
replaced alternator 
85000 mi

US $100
Replaced drivers front window motor 
116000 mi

US $170
Battery needed replaced 
80000 mi

US $1000
Air conditioner compresser replacement, including replacing fan belt that broke from frozen compressor. 
86000 mi

US $125
Replaced rear driver side window regulator due to plastic part which broke for no apparent reason. (Window slid down and would not close.) This part is already obsolete and I had purchase reconditioned.  
80000 mi

US $80
Fan for air conditioner and heat not working propertly. Friend fixed for $80. 
109000 mi

US $600
Air conditioning problem. 
106500 mi

US $30
the resistor for the interior fan controls were failing. fan speed 1 stopped working, then 2 weeks later speed 2 stopped. very simple repair to replace resistor. 
115000 mi

US $400
bearing inside the AC compressor went. compressor and dryer were both replaced along with all the o-rings as a preventative measure.  
76200 mi

US $100
Back window - right side - power window - failed to operate - glass was down. 
98000 mi

US $200
Replaced starter 
80000 mi

US $662
Switch for fan for heating and AC not working 
74000 mi

US $600
replaced alternator 
120000 mi

US $600
a/c noisey bad bearing 

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2003 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

91000 mi

US $500
Clinking noise when put in gear at cold temperatures. Shop tried replacing compressor, said it was fixed but it was not. Brought car back, shop replaced alternator, again said it was fixed but it still makes noise when cold. 
134300 mi

US $700
On a really hot day, sat in Jeep with A/C on for long time, then when driving down the road Jeep died suddenly like it ran out of gas. Towed to shop, diagnosed as bad alternator. New alternator and now runs like new. 
90000 mi

US $100
Drivers side passenger window lift mechanism failed. Removal and replacement was fiddly, due to limited space. Both rear door window lifts have now been replaced within 18 months. 

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2003 Jeep Liberty Electrical Problems

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