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2004 Jeep Liberty repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (2%)

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2004 Jeep Liberty electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Jeep Liberty

Engine not specified

111000 mi

US $1
Check engine light on and car not able to pass inspection. Was informed that the computer was not grounded. trying to find the bad ground. 
70000 mi

US $1356
Computer needed to be replaced. Although an engine fire caused the issue, the vin# was not covered for the recall. Other vin #'s were covered. 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

163000 mi

US $400
Bearings in the AC compressor failed -- new compressor installed. 
17676 mi Driver side wiper stopped working. Front wiper motor replaced. 
49986 mi

US $63
reverse lights fail. Replaced switch. 
60555 mi

US $230
reverse lights shorted out including turn signals. reverse lights, and turn signals shorted out.  
68000 mi

US $850
AC condenser pulley bearings wore out causing AC condenser to stop working. Pulley replaced but found seals in AC condenser leaked, complete unit replaced. 
82000 mi

US $120
turn signals fuse kept blowing. bad relay. relay replaced. 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

64500 mi

US $50
rear window defroster cable; re-adhere to hatch glass 
73000 mi

US $270
The power window motor for the left rear window needed to be replaced. 
90000 mi

US $90
The power window motor for the left, rear window failed and had to be replaced. Replaced with metal mounts instead of plastic. 
107000 mi Battery died under warranty. 
145000 mi

US $135
Dead battery 
107000 mi From previous problem with the throttle body repair. Cruise control not working.Shop didn't reassemble cable. Service advisor handled immediately. Problem resolved in less than 5 minutes. 
117000 mi

US $646
Clutch melted on AC. Part ordered and repaired, however, a valve was also broken, but for another $300+, I had to hold off, so original problem fixed, but still doesn't work. 
126000 mi

US $165
Dealer stated new valve needed. Third party shop tested and found no issues. Shop recharged, tested, and all is ok. 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

154900 mi

US $90
2 separate window regulator failures 
235000 mi

US $200
when serpentine belt broke, the AC return line was damaged and had to be replaced. 
110000 mi

US $1200
Compressor failed, clutch failed, would not hold pressure charge. Everything was replaced in two visits to two different repair sites. Still not working. 
112000 mi

US $2500
Have replaced everything in the system. Some faulty new items twice. 
108000 mi Missing or inoperative tire pressure sensor. 
128340 mi

C $600
A/C condensor replaced 
33000 mi Repair 2 faulty window regulators for the power windows. 
225000 mi

US $140
AC recharge. 
130500 mi

US $135
The heater motor just ran on the high setting. The mechanic replaced the blower motor Resistor and it now works on all settings. 
88000 mi

US $6
Replaced ballast resistor for HVAC fan. ONLY repair, ever for this vehicle! $6.40. 
35351 mi

C $23
Replace heater fan resistor, cost for part only, installed the part myself 
89280 mi

C $304
Power window regulator needed replacement 
152100 mi

US $625
Replaced A/C compressor. Pulley on compressor was not in alignment, causing A/C malfunction, high heat at pulley that could result in a friction fire, and unnecessary wear on the serpentine belt. 
99000 mi

US $213
Replaced battery 
70000 mi

US $135
Alternator went bad. Replaced. 
71300 mi Detected small leak in condenser. Attempting to repair, but will replace if repair unsuccessful. 
133900 mi

US $220
Driver's side rear window regulator broke. Replaced part, fixed problem. 
68820 mi

C $280
AC clutch siezed - repair not done - Siezure led to death of starter - belt replaced to bypass AC Starter failed after AC compressor seized. Starter replace and new belt usd to bypass AC 
82960 mi

C $80
Tire pressure sensor fail 
104160 mi Tire sensors weren't able to be fixed, even though it was replaced. 
86000 mi

US $195
Replaced my front passenger doot speaker. 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

126500 mi

US $127
Drivers window lift motor inop. Replaced. 
158000 mi

US $100
after multiple recharges, ran dye through system, found the AC Condensor had failed at the right seam. 
64000 mi I had just bought the jeep with 62000 miles on it, the cruise control was nonfunctioning. (All were taken care of by the dealer. Currently the emissions light is on on the dash.) 
80000 mi

US $90
Wires to starter were loose. 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

204000 mi

US $210
Alternator malfunctioned 

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2004 Jeep Liberty Electrical Problems

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