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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

50000 mi

US $150
Replaced the rear drivers side window regulator. This is the second time it failed, 1st go around was under warranty. This go around it was $140 part that was on back order for over a month. Rather annoying to have to drive around with duct tape. 
52000 mi

US $260
Rear Power window motor failing intermitantly... repaired under extended warranty. 
15000 mi

US $548
The window motor/regulator failed in one of the rear door windows. The part was $ 233.33 and labor was $210.00. 
21000 mi

US $200
Battery needed replacement. 
59000 mi BOTH passenger window regulators failed within a week of each other. 
63000 mi Right front window regulator failed. Covered under D/M-Chrysler/Jeep 'good will' warranty to avoid recall of affected units. Both rear units were replaced last year under the same. 
63200 mi Left rear window regulator replaced last year, failed again and was replaced under 12 mo. warranty for new parts install. Left rear regulator failed AGAIN. They replaced it last August when both rear regulators failed. This time, it was still covered under the previous repair.  
64000 mi Right rear window regulator/hardware failed again. 2nd time in 12 mos. Repaired under 12 mo. repair warranty policy. 
1080 mi Cruise control still shuts off... cooling fans run until battery drains! 
1200 mi Electrical issue traced to bad ground... only took three tries! 
146000 mi

US $700
Initial symptom: throttle control sensor light flashing, then car died and would not start. Car towed to dealer, they said it was a bad battery and replaced. Next day car had same symptoms, then died again. Towed again - replaced alternator 
24000 mi Power window failed and left the window in the down position. Rather drafty! 
34000 mi

US $75
AC not working. Replaced low pressure switch 
34300 mi

US $90
Window regulator needs to be replaced again. This is the 3rd time for this window. I've replaced infinitely more window regulators on this vehicle than all other cars I've owned combined. Jeep = Junk 
36000 mi

US $90
yet another window regulator replaced. Unbelievable! Now using aftermarket parts. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

23200 mi While driving heard a thump in rear of car, looked back and noticed rear passenger side window was half down. Pressed button to get it up but it would not move although I heard motor turning as I was pressing button. 
29000 mi Left side rear door window regulater now has also failed. (third one to date) and like the right side one that is also currently broken, have opted to tape closed, till a reliable permanent fix to this problem is found 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

69000 mi

US $10
Electrical fault to driver side rear brake light. Required new electrical connector. 
77000 mi

US $130
Window regulator broke 
96000 mi

US $100
Rear tail light, brake light, etc. circuit was open across several contacts in the brake light assemblies. Bulb sockets were replaced. Tail light assemblies were repaired, but will ultimately need to be replaced as driver side tail light is still open. All other lights now work. 
102 mi

US $100
Driver window regulator failed. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

35000 mi Right rear power window failure. Under warranty. 
US $200 The rear window actuators both failed within a month of each other. I replaced them both with aftermarket steel actuators. 
21000 mi Window regulator failed. 
44000 mi All four electric window mechanisms replaced after drivers side rear door window failed for second time in a a year. Rapair was initiated and paid for by factory.  
52200 mi

US $431
Clockspring in steering column failed 
53000 mi Clockspring in steering col failed for a second time. Dealer replaced spring with an updated part 
45260 mi Heater fan was making noise, turns out leaves were caught in the fan. Leaves were removed at dealer .. no cost. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

50000 mi

US $300
right rear window fell in door ,arm broke during rain storm...told common problem 
129300 mi

US $125
Taillight out right rear three times. Found bulb holder melted, replaced assy ($125). Bulb out again. Found short in wiring for brake light. Spliced into harness prior to short (never found exact place it shorted) and ran new wire to multi-connector. 
81300 mi

US $100
The left rear window fell into the door and the right rear window stopped working. Common problem we are told. New window mechanisms replaced. 
83000 mi

US $100
On board Bluetooth system would not pair with cell Phone (first time this happend) system would self shut down. Replaced Bluetooth system and rear view mirror that houses the system. Air Conditioner stopped putting out cold air. Dealer replaced pump under warranty and we paid $100 deductible. 
86000 mi

US $261
engine began surging and stalling. Dealer said that an air conditioning controller previously installed to correct a problem was bad and had to be replaced. 
94000 mi

US $190
left rear window fell half way down and electric motor would not close window. Motor and lift assembly replaced 
31620 mi

C $250
Interior ventilation fan only worked on setting "4" (high), none of the others. Dealer seemed familiar with problem and replaced fan. 
90500 mi

US $500
replaced ac compressor 

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2006 Jeep Liberty Electrical Problems

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