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Jeep Liberty repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 1077 repairs.
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Jeep Liberty other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 49 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

103000 mi

US $50
Windshield washer nozzle 

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2009 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

5000 mi Key transponder failed. Replaced under warranty 

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2008 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

57000 mi

US $282
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. 

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2008 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

27500 mi 110 volt plug in passenger area fell into console and could not be reached hood prop rod fell off car 

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2008 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

32000 mi Hood prop rod came off. 
143000 mi

US $600
Thermostat replaced, heater hoses upper and lower radiator hoses replaced, coolest flush, Jeep was running hot. 

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2007 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

30000 mi The driver side rear window came of the track. would no longer go up and down. problem fixed in a few hours. given new window along with internal parts. 
115320 mi

C $113
seatbelt fastener 

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2007 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

137000 mi Driver side front window fell off the window regulator. Broke the attachment that opens the door. Got a new handle attachment and regulator 
138000 mi Passenger side rear window fell off the window regulator. I fixed it with no part replacement 
76880 mi

C $195
front passenger-side tire had a slow leak. Had dealership replace pressure sensor. 
34100 mi

C $600
Entire rear window assembly was replaced, including window. Plastic parts failed in the mechanism causing the window to drop into the door and break. 
60000 mi

US $105
Plastic clip holding cable to driver side rear window broke allowing window to fall into door. 
57000 mi

US $80
Rear window fell into door, actuator attachment to window failed. Choose to replace with an non OEM part, as the OEM parts required replacing mechanism with mechanism from previous model year Jeeps.  
110800 mi

US $50
Driver's window inop. Replaced window cable and window mount. 
17000 mi Passenger side rear TPMS replaced under warranty. Cracked threads led to loss of tire pressure. 
86100 mi driver side window bracket, factory recall. 

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2007 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

60760 mi Liftglass broken where struts press against it on both sides. Found it this way at lunch one day. 
47000 mi

US $235
Rear passenger window failed. The mechanism that the cable goes through broke. This is a known failure by Chrysler. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

15000 mi

US $548
The shift interlock cable needed adjustment. Labor was $105. 
16000 mi

US $50
Glove box door fell off 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

30000 mi

US $150
Right side rear widow also collapsed (same as Left side rear- which was still not when right side also failed)Third time this has happened and from exp.repairing the first failure with an OEM junk part knew that I needed aftermarket parts 
52000 mi the shocks that lift the glass tailgate both failed so I replaced them with new ones 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

84000 mi

US $90
Left rear window fell down (widespread problem with Libertys)Dismissed by dealer who referred me to Jeep customer service who instructed me to go back to dealer to have it assessed and decide if Jeep's responsibility. Ridiculous $90 inspection charge. 
84300 mi

US $75
Jeep denies this is a common problem, said I wasn't a steady customer of the dealer, denied me assistance. Fixed myself with $75 aftermarket part. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

101000 mi

US $5
Driver seat belt failed. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

91500 mi

C $150
broken door check strap 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

112000 mi The passenger side window just suddenly dropped and had to be fixed as well. 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

50000 mi

US $52
Fixed passenger rear door handle which broke from pulling on it too hard. 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

105500 mi

US $32
Hood struts worn out. Replaced both myself in under 5 minutes. 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

88000 mi Tire pressure sensor was leaking air. They replaced it but lights were still on that the tire pressure was low even though they checked all tire pressures Same problem, tire pressure sensor was leaking air. 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

77500 mi

C $100
TPMS front right failed, leaking air – replaced 
96300 mi

C $100
TPMS front left failed, leaking air - replaced 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

120000 mi

US $160
The hood support rods and rear window glass sapports were week and replaced. The hood no longer stayed open. 
130000 mi

US $150
Stripped lug stud replaced 
62620 mi replace broken supply line window washer pump 
82460 mi

C $75
Leak at pressure sensor front passenger tire 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

50840 mi

A $200
Replaced tired struts on hood and tail gate glass 

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2003 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

151000 mi

US $230
Third brake light out and replaced. The roof edge brake light required more labor than 10 minutes. I started to do it myself and realized there was more to it than simply changing a bulb. Apparently the weather sealing is an issue requiring experience. 
158000 mi

US $50
Drives side rear passenger window runner (electric) 

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2003 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

117200 mi Replaced hood and tailgate lift supports 
100000 mi

US $448
During a oil change I noticed the radiator was leaking from the plastic attached right side of the radiator as you face the front of the SUV. The radiator has a center aluminum core with plastic sides that attach to the frame of the SUV. 
116800 mi

US $70
Right side passenger window did not close. 
81500 mi Right rear power window failed in the down position. Had the mechanic remove the electric motor and related wiring---jam the lifting mechanism with the glass in the up position. 

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2003 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

110000 mi

US $30
Rear windows will not move. Motors run. 

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2002 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

135160 mi

C $150
back window did not go up, mechanic was able to fix without replacing part. 

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2002 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

103000 mi

US $25
Support lift on tailgate window rusted/ broke off. 

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2002 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

76880 mi

C $321
Hood would not open, repair shop faults from August 1, 2017? 
101000 mi Windscreen washer not working 

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