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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%)
Chart based on 128 repairs.
2003 Jeep Liberty repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 105 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
| Jeep Liberty in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 2011US $502 | Replaced front drive shaft to fix front end knocking noise. | ||
| Jun 201154000 miUS $657 | Replaced Ignition switch, key cylinder, steering column | ||
| Jan 201250000 miUS $209 | Replace transmission pan, filter and fluid due to a leak. | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010110000 mi | headlight went out. replaced it. | ||
2003 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| Jeep Liberty in Texas, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| May 2014155700 mi | Gas tank vacuum line leaked. | ||
2003 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed manual 4WD w/low range
| Jeep Liberty in Indiana, United States Mar 2018 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018150000 miUS $85 | Replaced power steering pump Misfire, replaced #5 spark plug | ||
2003 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Jeep Liberty in Texas, United States Oct 2013 - Mar 2020 | |||
| May 2014136000 miUS $30 | Rear passenger window regulator repaired. | ||
| Nov 2014158000 miUS $50 | Drives side rear passenger window runner (electric) | ||
| Aug 2015167300 miUS $150 | O rings were worn out | ||
| Sep 2016180000 miUS $80 | Change transmission fluid and filter | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Michigan, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jul 2011188000 miUS $500 | fuel pump fuse blows with hard acceleration whether moving or standing. thought to be PCM. replaced No fix | ||
| Jeep Liberty in California, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Dec 2015108000 miUS $500 | Valve cover gaskets replaced along with two radiator hoses. | ||
| Jul 2016108000 miUS $500 | Radiator was leaking and found to be cracked. Unit was replaced. | ||
| Apr 2017110955 miUS $345 | Replace original water pump which was starting to become noisy. | ||
| Nov 2017112000 miUS $300 | Broken window regulator | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Tennessee, United States Oct 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 2016141000 miUS $500 | leaking head gaskets Blower motor failed | ||
| Feb 2017151000 miUS $230 | Replace battery, check charging system. 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. | ||
2003 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Jeep Liberty in Illinois, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201665000 miUS $650 | Ball joints left front end [upper& lower]. Right same. Decided to do both sides. | ||
| Nov 201670600 miUS $355 | Needed to replace alternator (original). New battery was also purchased. | ||
| Jul 201772000 miUS $220 | Replaced an oxygen sensor and did oil change, wiper blades and gas filter | ||
| Jun 201883000 miUS $259 | Needed new oil pan. Replaced original. | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Nebraska, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 2013116000 miUS $170 | Battery needed replaced | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018154500 miUS $350 | Radiator leaking. Replaced radiator and water pump. | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Iowa, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2023 | |||
| Apr 2014117200 mi | Replaced hood and tailgate lift supports PCV location causing condensation within oil filler tube and resulting in a frozen-shut PCV valve. Rerouted PCV system to 2007 spec. for 3.7L V6, including new oil filler tube/gasket, redesigned PCV valve, and fabricating PCV hoses. | ||
| May 2014118000 miUS $50 | Right valve cover gasket leaking onto exhaust manifold resulting in smoke and odor from engine during operation. Replaced Valve cover gaskets - both sides. | ||
| Apr 2017130400 miUS $750 | Complete rebuild/replacement of steering and front suspension, including control arms, bushings, end links, steering rack, tie rods, ball joints, hubs/bearings, lug nuts, struts, CV shafts. Also rebuilt CV joints on front 4x4 driveshaft. Also replaced CV shafts and rebuilt CV joints on front 4x4 driveshaft. Replaced left valve cover and gasket | ||
| Sep 2017133000 miUS $200 | Replaced rear shocks, springs, and jounce bumpers | ||
| Nov 2020145216 miUS $50 | Replaced leaking thermostat housing, gasket, and thermostat | ||
| Aug 2021151830 miUS $30 | Replaced broken hoses to purge solenoid | ||
| Oct 2022161437 miUS $75 | replaced LR power window motor & regulator | ||
| Jan 2023162160 miUS $120 | replaced front driveshaft | ||
| Aug 2023164778 miUS $200 | replaced alternator | ||
| Nov 2023167600 miUS $150 | replaced leaking radiator | ||
| Dec 2023169150 miUS $150 | replaced rear lower control arms and shocks due to failed control arm bushings | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Minnesota, United States Dec 2017 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018162000 mi | Radiator cracked, leaking coolant, which had to be topped up regularly. New radiator installed. Not sure if was CV or differential joint, but was basically same problem as CV joint. Significant noise, axle would eventually break if not repaired. Required full removal and replacement of front axle (apparently can’t do just one side). Differential leak in front and rear. Front more severe, needed replacement (perhaps of just casing?)—could be done more easily with axle replacement also needed in repair. If not handled, could risk destroying differential. Related to radiator issue—leak in hose from radiator meant air in heating system, so no heat in car (weather outside was below zero at this time). Required new hoses. Front brake pads worn down much more than thought, almost to metal on metal. needed new pads and rotor replacement. | ||
| Jeep Liberty in South Dakota, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201580000 miUS $281 | New battery---alternator---fan belt The repairman discovered a leak in the radiator. The top and bottom of the radiator are plastic. Have not yet decided what to do about the leak: repair, replace, or do nothing. We also know that the catalytic converter is about gone, causing exhaust back pressure which cuts mileage and makes the engine run hot---which increases the radiator pressure--which may have caused the radiator to start leaking. | ||
| Mar 201682000 mi | New radiator---new water pump---replace fluids---flush engine---new oil and filter--- new alternator--- clean injectors--- repair temp.gauge---remove chrome bull nose and running boards---remove class 3 trailer hitch complete Head gaskets blown. Mechanic added three tubes of sealer to the coolant. | ||
| Jan 2017 | 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. | ||
| Jeep Liberty in California, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201398000 miUS $4 | Could not shift into 4 wheel drive. Dealer wanted $1300 to repair to replace shift unit. took it home and found a part was broken replaced it my self for 4.00 dollars from parts purchased at Lowes hardware department. | ||
| Jan 2014100000 miUS $448 | The side of the radiator are made of plastic material and they had a crack in the material. So I had the radiator replaced. 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. | ||
| May 2014114700 miUS $271 | Right side of engine valve cover gasket was leaking engine oil and oil was falling on the exhaust pipe. Causing leaks on driveway and also an odor while driving and parking it in the garage for the evening. | ||
| Aug 2014117000 mi | Right side passenger window did not close. 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. | ||
| Oct 2014118500 mi | I kept hearing a strange noise over speed bumps, like something rubbing. So I ordered Monroe complete replace springs and shocks preassembled for the front suspension. Update: ended up being stabilizer bar bushings. Lubed them. | ||
| Feb 2015121000 miUS $198 | Valve cover gasket leaking from its lower portion and dripping on the engine exhaust pipe. Slightly indented there, probably a mfg flaw. This creates a smell when the car is parked in the garage area. Oil dripped onto the driveway when parked. | ||
| Jan 2016122000 mi | Still being worked on. The Jeep will not shift easily in and out of all wheel drive. I will probably have to get a rebuilt transfer case and have it installed. | ||
| Feb 2016127000 miUS $1700 | Had to replace the transfer case with another rebuilt unit. It now shifts properly into 4 wheel drive either for full time or part time as was done by the manual shift handle. Original unit would not shift at all. | ||
| Dec 2016136000 mi | When I was making a slow left turn the right front suspension upper control arm ball joint broke and the front wheel and steering fell apart. There was an old recall for the part, but I never received a notice. Paid for by the recall. | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Nevada, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 2012120000 miUS $600 | a/c noisey bad bearing | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Connecticut, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 201380000 miUS $662 | Switch for fan for heating and AC not working | ||
| Jan 201784000 miUS $600 | replaced alternator | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada Sep 2005 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200584940 mi | I bought this SUV, in 2005, Shortly after purchasing it we noticed a noise on cold startup which turned out to be a power steering pump, issue covered by dealer, replaced starter, radio speakers, waterpump and PS pump, all on their dime. | ||
| Jan 2010136400 miC $985 | Front Axle shaft replacement, goes from the transfer case to the front differential, for the 4wd. These AREN'T readily available from Chrysler with a minimum 8 week backlog, usually last only 100 000km. Bought 1 custom fabricated for $150 less than Cryslr | ||
| Feb 2010144800 miC $984 | The driveshaft (CV type) between the transfer case and the front differential wore out. This usually happens at 100000 km, Chrysler couldn't supply the part, had to go to aftermarket custom made part, which ended up being cheaper and heavier duty. | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200978740 miC $1600 | Had to swap out motor. Solenoid pack for the transmission | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Alberta, Canada Nov 2008 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Oct 201380600 miC $577 | Replace cracked radiator and flush system, new coolant. Suspect radiator had been damaged in accident and not found at the time as it was such a slow leak. Just enough to drop pressure and affect heater. | ||
| Jul 2021113460 miC $400 | Stranded on road trip when water pump went out. Long 120 km tow home because of weekend and nobody in rural area could repair on weekend. Had to take a equally long cab ride as Covid rules prevented AMA drivers from letting anyone ride in their truck. Replaced water pump, belt and battery at home. Not unexpected item to go out at that mileage. | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Delaware, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 201080000 miUS $80 | Fan for air conditioner and heat not working propertly. Friend fixed for $80. | ||
| Dec 201093000 miUS $800 | The Jeep would not go into 4 wheel drive without a grinding noise. Can ran fine otherwise. The 4WD mechanism did not work. | ||
| Jul 2012109000 miUS $600 | Air conditioning problem. | ||
| Oct 2012113000 miUS $2300 | The torque converter on the Jeep had to be repaired and the transmission rebuilt. | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Oregon, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jan 2010US $200 | Ignition switch replacement. | ||
| Sep 201080000 miUS $1000 | Air conditioner compresser replacement, including replacing fan belt that broke from frozen compressor. | ||
| Jul 201186000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Illinois, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Sep 201085000 miUS $100 | Replaced drivers front window motor | ||
| Dec 201085000 miUS $300 | Rear axle shaft leaking. Seal on both sides of rear axle replaced | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Puerto Rico Feb 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 201169000 mi | Lower ball joint replaced - recall. Had nearly split apart. | ||
| Nov 201176200 miUS $100 | check engine p1371 and p455 Back window - right side - power window - failed to operate - glass was down. | ||
| Jan 201388000 miUS $210 | changed the front struts/coil springs | ||
| Oct 201490000 miUS $1 | Replaced back suspension springs. Also replaced bumper stop. Engine Problem code P0422, P0455. Replaced litle connection in the Evaporative canister , that was leaking. | ||
| Dec 201598000 miUS $200 | Replaced starter | ||
| Feb 201699100 miUS $200 | Broke belt tensioner | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Ohio, United States Jul 2003 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 20033000 mi | leak from the pinion gear on rear differential and transfer case. | ||
| May 200859000 miUS $10 | evap systems leak. replaced fuel vapor hose to charcol canister. | ||
| Oct 2010106500 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 2010108000 miUS $350 | as car was being driven, RPMs jumped and engine stalled. shop concluded faulty Idle air control valve first time. same problem a week later and was the crank position sensor. my guess is wrong part replaced the first time. | ||
| Dec 2010109000 miUS $30 | stalling problem persisted. now cam sensor replaced along with some vacuum hoses. problem has not reoccurred since. (knocks on wood) | ||
| Jun 2011115000 miUS $400 | bearing inside the AC compressor went. compressor and dryer were both replaced along with all the o-rings as a preventative measure. | ||
| Dec 2011123000 mi | Emissions eval leak. Some leaks repaired but apparently there were more. | ||
| Feb 2012125000 mi | Replaced all vacuum lines and new gas cap installed. No more evaporative leaks. | ||
2003 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Jeep Liberty in West Virginia, United States May 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| May 2012112700 miUS $100 | Radiator has a crack in lower drivers side. | ||
| Sep 2012116000 miUS $80 | Transmission was not shifting correctly...changed filter and fluid...working fine now | ||
| Nov 2012117500 miUS $75 | Engine cooling fan went bad | ||
| May 2013121000 miUS $15 | Spark Plugs needed replaced...Had a lot of misses...engine check light with codes 300, 301, 306 which is multiple misfires, misfire cyl. one, misfire cyl 6. Pllugs seem to have fixed the problem..not sure may have been original plugs | ||
| Feb 2014125000 miUS $180 | The engine starting making a knocking noise. The rocker arm had came loose. There was no warning light or codes shown. | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Washington, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 200982000 mi | Vehicle makes a rattling sound when shifting into gear when it is cold. After acceleration, sound stops. After car is warmed up, sound usually stops. | ||
| Oct 200984000 miUS $480 | S-belt tensioner pulley replaced | ||
| Apr 201091000 miUS $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. | ||
| May 2012114700 miUS $400 | Check Engine Light - Cam position sensor | ||
| Jun 2012116000 miUS $1000 | Check Engine light - needed catalytic converter | ||
| Jul 2014134300 miUS $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. | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Minnesota, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Aug 2009113000 miUS $300 | oxygen sensor replacement | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Jalisco, Mexico Nov 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jun 201399820 mi$250 | Cil. 4 rocker arm failed. Code P0304 (Misfire detected in #4 cylinder. Transmission bolts loosen, a "clank" noise detected in the lower part of the Trans. | ||
| Feb 2014102800 mi$300 | CV joints normal wear, both (front and rear) replaced for new ones with lub ports. Passenger side cathalyst began to fail. MIL light on. | ||
| Dec 2016111600 mi$100 | Another O2 sensor exchange... Third time in two years! | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Oregon, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201381000 miUS $5 | Engine light on. Diy scan: Code PO455/Evap Emission system leak. 1 small vac hose was cracked underhood. Hose less than 2 inches long. Problem solved. Also performed full service plugs included. Craftsman OBD scan tool a great investment | ||
| Apr 201585000 miUS $600 | Installed KYB Gas adjust shocks/struts. Also F/R springs replaced with OME brand. Wheel alignment included in price. Ride and handling restored to better than new. 2inch increase in ride height. Money well spent. | ||
| Sep 201689000 miUS $35 | Pass. side Valve cover leaking oil.Oem gasket was rock-hard. Replaced both sides.Limited clearance made simple repair difficult. Also Found and replaced split vac-line. Hopeful this will elim. code PO442 from returning every 3-4wks. | ||
| Aug 202190000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jeep Liberty in Texas, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Dec 2013110000 miUS $30 | Rear windows will not move. Motors run. | ||
| Sep 2014183000 miUS $7 | Right front fender skirt blew off while driving on the State Hwy. Local dealer had some of the mounting pins and ordered the rest which arrived in 3 days. Repairs took about 30 minutes total. | ||
| Apr 2015210000 miUS $85 | Left fender blew off just like the right. The Jeep dealer in Madisonville, Texas took 3 months and 3 trips in to the Parts Desk to get the pins needed. I took about 15 minutes to replace the fender once the pins were in hand. | ||
| May 2015211400 miUS $285 | Left CV Joint failed. Loud grinding noise. Found boot split. Online parts were incorrect so had local shop repair. | ||
| Oct 2016222000 miUS $197 | The car experienced a severe vibration after rotating the tires. Discount Tire said that one wheel was bent and did NOT rotate the left tires. The Repair Shop said that the only thing that they could suggest was to replace the Rear shocks. | ||
2003 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada Aug 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Dec 2013106020 miC $100 | ignition wiring | ||
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