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2008 Jeep Liberty repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 125 repairs.
2008 Jeep Liberty electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 93000 mi US $200 |
Recharge AC, oil change, tire rotation |
| 103000 mi US $535 |
Alternator failed, bearing's burned up, had to replace the alternator. |
| 57000 mi US $282 |
A/C was no longer getting very cold. Dealership drained and recharged the A/C. Drivers seat would no longer move forward or backward when putting in or removing key from the ignition. Rear window wiper does not stop when switch is turned off. |
| 60500 mi | Same seat issue as before; still not fixed after taking it to the Jeep dealer and having the software re-installed. Same blinker issue as before. When using the lane change function of the turn signal (right), when it finished with three signals the blinker would return to position and activate the left lane change signal, more often then not. |
2008 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 21000 mi | Brake switch failed so that brake lights stayed on and cruise control would not work. The signal will continue to flash in the last direction the signal light lever was moved to, turn or lane change mode. I felt the problem was serious enough that I reported it to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). |
| 93200 mi US $84 |
Replaced turn signal switch |
| 27500 mi | front passenger window would not operate when vehicle purchased. took 3 months to get new part as window and motor are single unit. no cost under warranty |
| 2461 mi | Radio unit sporadically malfunctioned while in Satellite mode, producing no sound. Changing to AM/FM often times would clear the issue. Dealership repalced the Amp as per the TSB at no cost. |
| 65000 mi US $59 |
a/c compressor short cycling. a/c system needs to be turned off and back on to work after engine restart. |
| 64566 mi US $185 |
a/c compressor would not stay engaged when underhood temp was hot. Testing revealed high side pressure was 400. System was evacuated and recharged and that solved the problem. Tech suspected that a valve somewhere in the system was stuck. a/c compressor would not stay engaged when underhood temp was hot. Testing revealed high side pressure was 400. System was evacuated and recharged and that solved the problem. Tech suspected that a valve somewhere in the system was stuck. |
| 204000 mi US $468 |
Compressor and clutch failed |
| 21000 mi US $30 |
TPMS sensor failed, dash warning light on. Replaced sensor. Blower control resistor failed. Replaced. |
| 25000 mi | Rear wiper doesn't always immediately stop when lever is turned to "off" position. Dealership could not replicate problem, or fix it. |
| 88300 mi US $102 |
Blowing heat while driving and changing to cool air at stoplights. |
| 47000 mi | The turn signal failed to return when turning left. |
| 75020 mi C $900 |
TIPM failed resulting in door lock and front windshield washer not functioning. Short in TIPM caused fuse M38 to blow. |
| 76880 mi C $258 |
Wiper, windshield washer, horn went on. Lots of light went on in the dashboard. EPS light came on intermittently. As suddently as it came, problem stopped. Both horns were burned for the non-stop honking. Sent truck to dealers for diagnostic. Fault codes registered but could not reproduce the problem. TIPM was replaced 7 months ago but exhibit no symptoms during diagnostic. |
2008 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 81000 mi US $450 |
Starter pinion gear was staying engaged (dragging) after cranking ended making noise |
| 47120 mi C $90 |
Windshield wipers stopped working while wiper blades were frozen to windshield. Tech read computer codes: "WW fail". Reset restored operation. |
| 94860 mi C $300 |
Fan speed switch failed. |
| 25000 mi | Radio went out, would not stay on, would automatically turn on in aprox 8 sec. |
| 57000 mi US $800 |
Replace A/C compressor |
| 78800 mi US $320 |
Battery; serpentine belt. |
| 39000 mi US $950 |
The AC problem initially appeared June 2012. Fan/water pump replaced, AC recharged. September AC recharged again, charge failed. AC compressor developed leak. AC compressor replaced. AC now working. Total cost includes Jun/Sep repairs. |
| 9000 mi | Driver's power seat lost "memory" and would not move forward or back with insertion or removal of ignition key |
| 17000 mi | Driver power seat lost memory |
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