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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%)

Chart based on 216 repairs.
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2004 Jeep Liberty repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (53%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 184 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

Jeep Liberty in New York, United States
Feb 2011 - Nov 2011
Mar 2011

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. 
May 2011

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

Jeep Liberty in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2004 - Jun 2015
Jun 2004

3288 mi
Car bucking while driving. TSB for reflash of system. 
Jul 2004

3293 mi
Car died while driving. Found problem. 2 powertrain modules replaced. Starter relay replaced. Codes cleared. 
Mar 2006

17676 mi
Driver side wiper stopped working. Front wiper motor replaced. 
Nov 2006

23957 mi
Check engine light on. 2/2 sensor found defective and replaced. Codes cleared Check engine light on again. TSB for flash. 
Dec 2006

24523 mi
PCM failed again. Ordered part and replaced. 
Jan 2007

24687 mi
Check engine light on. Replaced PCM and program check engine light. b1 sensor replaced. 
Mar 2007

25767 mi

US $110
reverse lights failed. Replaced switch on transmission. 
Apr 2009

40207 mi

US $408
Waterpump failed. Leaking coolant. replaced waterpump. 
May 2010

49986 mi

US $63
reverse lights fail. Replaced switch. 
Oct 2010

51159 mi

US $819
replaced water pump, radiator, oxygen sensor and thermostat. 
Dec 2011

60555 mi

US $230
reverse lights shorted out including turn signals. Rear drive train pinion seal leak. oil leak rear drive train pinon reverse lights, and turn signals shorted out.  
Mar 2012

64000 mi

US $635
Check engine light on. Oxygen Sensor needed to be replaced.  Also changed oil and repaired E-brake and replaced rear brakes and rotors. 
Apr 2012

65000 mi

US $448
Muffler and pipe removed due to rust holes. This is first time I ever replaced muffler due to rust on a car. This jeep has severe rust issues all over the car. 
Jun 2012

67000 mi

US $230
right rear caliber locked onto the rotor causing it to destroy the brake pad. caliber and brake pad replaced. 
Jul 2012

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. 
May 2013

78000 mi
check engine light came on. faulty valve in engine. replaced part No new problems Right rear brake locked up. Had to replace caliper and brake pads. Brake continued to lock up. Replaced brake line. 
Jul 2013

82000 mi

US $120
turn signals fuse kept blowing. bad relay. relay replaced. 
Dec 2013

86000 mi

US $698
Water pump internal seal had failed, and the power steering house was leaking. Replaced water pump, power steering high pressure house, and pulley. power steering hose was leaking. PS pulley bearing loose. Transmission making whining/grinding noise. Mechanic thinks it is worn internal bearing/s. He said it was not worth fixing at this time since it is not serious and it would cost money. Probably would need new transmission. Water pump internal seal had failed, and the power steering house was leaking. Replaced water pump, power steering high pressure house, and pulley. 
Apr 2014

92000 mi

US $640
Replaced rear rotors, RR caliber and rear brake pads Parking brake would not engage. Parking brake mechanism completely rusted out. Need to replace entire unit. 
Aug 2014

97000 mi
Power steering pump leaking. They added more fluid with a leak stopper additive. Hopefully this will take care of it. 
Sep 2014

99000 mi

US $369
Loud speaking sound and howling coming from wheels. They determined the brake rotors were glazed. They also notice that the rear control arm bushings are rotted. They also checked the power steering pump which was leaking but now isn't. Noise coming from rear wheels. They found that the exhaust heat shield was loose. They fixed it with a zip tie. The sound still exist so the repair was not successful. It is most likely worn rear suspension bushings. Not critical. 
Oct 2014

99700 mi

US $425
Steering pump was leaking and making noise. Replaced unit, problem fixed. 
Dec 2014

103000 mi

US $750
Oxygen sensor failed causing engine to go into limp mode. The part was replaced but it took them almost a day to fix it.  They also fixed an exhaust leak and then some other minor maintenance. 
Apr 2015

106236 mi

US $412
The replacement power steering pump was leaking after a month and had to be replaced. They also replaced a worn clamp on the power steering line and they drive belt. Replaced O ring for crank shaft sensor that was leaking fluid. replaced leaking power steering pump that had a cracked reservoir housing and a clamp on the power steering hose. 
Jun 2015

106236 mi
Clutch wore out and syncros are beyond repair. Needs new transmission or complete rebuild Steering pump pressure hose leaking. Replaced hose. Engine main seal leaking. No fix without engine rebuild. 
Jeep Liberty in Virginia, United States
Feb 2009 - Apr 2012
Mar 2009

108000 mi

US $465
New lower ball joints installed. Lower front ball joints replaced. First repair that has needed to be performed other than routine maintenance and tires. Even the routine service is fairly limited on this vehicle. 
Jan 2010

125000 mi

US $375
The clutch master/slave cylinder needed to be replaced. Clutch master/slave cylinder needed to be repaired. 
Apr 2012

163000 mi

US $400
Bearings in the AC compressor failed -- new compressor installed. 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Jeep Liberty in Baja California, Mexico
Jan 2012 - Apr 2014
Feb 2012

97640 mi

$500
cooling system. Radiator, auxiliary fan and pulley 
Apr 2014

113460 mi

$450
lost power, needed a transmission overhaul one of the caps was leaking 
Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
Nov 2008 - Jan 2017
May 2009

73000 mi

US $270
The power window motor for the left rear window needed to be replaced. 
Jun 2010

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. 
Nov 2010

96000 mi

US $140
The belt tensioner was making a loud noise when the a/c was turned on. Replacement of the part effectively fixed the problem. 
Jun 2014

170000 mi

US $65
Radiator replaced due to leak. 
Oct 2016

185300 mi

US $440
Valve sleeve failed in cylinder number 2. Required new head. 
Jan 2017

187000 mi

US $50
Oil pan gasket was leaking. 
Jeep Liberty in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012

107000 mi
Battery died under warranty. 
Dec 2012

111000 mi

US $100
Water pump went out had to replace it. 
Jul 2013

117700 mi

US $55
Spark plug went bad and found a busted emissions hose coming off air filter 
Dec 2013

122000 mi

US $1100
Antifreeze leaking into Cylinder 6, head gasket had to be replaced 
Jan 2018

145000 mi

US $135
Dead battery 
Jeep Liberty in North Carolina, United States
- Jul 2009
Apr 2009

US $1189
had to replace both cams and rocker arm sets due to 1 rocker coming out from under cam. 
Jul 2009

82000 mi
back in shop for 2 blown head gaskets due to over heating which the car has never done. go figure! 
Jeep Liberty in Idaho, United States
Dec 2014 - Oct 2016
Jul 2015

95000 mi

US $150
Broken crankcase breather hose 
Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
Sep 2007 - Jan 2014
Jun 2013

99000 mi

US $300
Rear Shocks and Front Struts were original equipment from Chrysler. After almost 100000 miles of use they were more than ready to be replaced. 
Jeep Liberty in Rhode Island, United States
Sep 2007 - Apr 2011
Jan 2007

64500 mi

US $50
rear window defroster cable; re-adhere to hatch glass 
Apr 2011

165000 mi

US $225
Crack developed in plastic side of radiator. Replaced radiator and hoses, though hoses appeared fine. 
Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
Dec 2007 - Feb 2011
May 2009

107000 mi
After standard throttle body service, car began idling high. Was sticking. Adjusted at no charge. Engine idling high again. Throttle body intake needed replacing. Once corrected,no more problem. 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. 
Nov 2009

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. 
Jan 2010

140500 mi
Loud thump thump noise as I coasted or tried to stop on the rear driver's wheel. Stated 3 lugs were loose. Had taken car in for Nitrogen fill earlier which caused the issue. 
Feb 2010

122000 mi

US $437
Engine gaskets needed replacing. 
Mar 2010

126000 mi

US $165
Dealer stated new valve needed. Third party shop tested and found no issues. Shop recharged, tested, and all is ok. 
Feb 2011

143000 mi

US $2500
Not all of the cylinders were firing. Estimates were too much. Not worth repairing. Otherwise, vehicle ran perfectly. 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2007 - Aug 2010
Dec 2008

84000 mi

US $45
Had to replace the passenger signal side lens cover. 
Jan 2009

86000 mi

US $195
Replaced my front passenger doot speaker. 
Feb 2010

104000 mi

US $2100
Check engine light came on. Took to dealer. Dealer said it was a transmission failure. They estimated $3,100 to repair. I took it to another local transmission repair shop. They completed the work in one week for $2,100. No issues since. 
Apr 2010

108000 mi

US $150
Check engine light came on. Took to dealer. Told one of the four O2 sensors needed to be replaced. Dealer suggested replacing all four sensors, but I opted to replace on the failed one. No issues since. 
Aug 2010

113000 mi

US $7500
Check engine light came on. Drove to dealer. The service tech saw metal fragments mixed in with the oil. I was told engine could not be repaired. Total cost to replace - &7,500. I opted not to replace. Sold it "as is" for a loss. 
Jeep Liberty in California, United States
Jul 2011 - Mar 2014
Sep 2011

88500 mi

US $30
CEL was on, giving P0116, Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor bad, replaced it and CEL hasn't been on since. CEL was on, giving P0116, Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor bad, replaced it and CEL hasn't been on since  
Jun 2012

95000 mi

US $273
Looked under the Jeep to find the pinion seal on the rear differential leaking. Took it in for repairs and the shop discovered the front pinion seal leaking as well. Both replaced. 
Aug 2012

96000 mi

US $50
Had check engine light on, code P0116 ECT performance. Mechanic found that the problem was reported on a TSB from Chrysler and the fix was to re-flash the computer which can only be done at a dealership. 
Jun 2013

103000 mi

US $483
Kept hearing a whine at low rpms, replaced belt tensioner thinking it was the problem, it wasn't, but needed replacing anyways. Took it in and it ended up being the water pump starting go out, so had it replaced. 
Jul 2013

103500 mi

US $176
Driving to Colorado from California and the radiator cap randomly popped off when going through the mountains in Colorado. Temp gauge was normal and the Jeep never overheated. Had the radiator cap replaced and a coolant flush done. 
Sep 2013

106000 mi

US $50
Driving from Sacramento to L.A. and noticed a weird vibrating/grinding noise at low speeds. Took it to a mechanic, said it could be the front diff but wasn't sure. Did some research and replaced the rear CV joint on the front drive shaft. Driving from Sacramento to L.A. and noticed a weird vibrating/grinding noise at low speeds. Took it to a mechanic, said it could be the front diff but wasn't sure. Did some research and replaced the rear CV joint on the front drive shaft. 
Jeep Liberty in Michigan, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2009

84000 mi

US $5000
On a trip back from Florida and still 700 miles from home, a valve keeper broke, releasing the valve. The valve was then sucked into the piston chamber, crushing it and punching a 2" hole in the piston. Cost $1900 to tow to MI and $3100 for an engine. 
Apr 2009

87000 mi
Engine light came on (not flashing). Faulty coil pack. Dealer replaced at no charge. Using one off from my old engine. 
Sep 2009

93000 mi
Engine shuttered again on acceleration then the engine light came on (flashing, not a good sign. I stopped the car immediately and turned it off. I started it back up, engine light did not come back on. Managed to make it home with no problems. 
Jeep Liberty in Washington, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2013
Dec 2011

110000 mi

US $1200
Rack & Pinion steering gear unit replaced. Leaking from ends. Possibly caused/aggrevated by flat-towing behind motorhome. 
Jeep Liberty in Georgia, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
May 2013

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. 
Jeep Liberty in Texas, United States
Jun 2015 - Oct 2021
Aug 2015

154900 mi

US $90
2 separate window regulator failures 
Apr 2016

164700 mi

US $370
Radiator was cracked and needed replacement 
Jun 2018

219100 mi

US $600
Replace worn out front lower control arms 
Jul 2018

220000 mi

US $265
Vehicle shaking between 45 & 55. Found worn out front & rear U joints. 
Mar 2019

232000 mi

US $60
tensioner pulley failed and broke serpentine belt 
May 2019

235000 mi

US $200
when serpentine belt broke, the AC return line was damaged and had to be replaced. 
Aug 2021

252000 mi

US $400
Valve cover gasket replaced, mass airflow sensor replaced 
Jeep Liberty in Massachusetts, United States
May 2013 - Jan 2014
Jun 2013

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. 
Oct 2013

112000 mi

US $2500
Have replaced everything in the system. Some faulty new items twice. 
Jan 2014

112000 mi
Missing or inoperative tire pressure sensor. 
Jeep Liberty in Nebraska, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2018
Oct 2013

94300 mi

US $100
Muffler was rusted out 
May 2014

101000 mi

US $170
The Throttle position sensor was bad and replaced. 
Nov 2014

107400 mi

US $475
The radiator had a leak at the bottom seam and was replaced. 
Feb 2016

120000 mi

US $160
The rear brake were worn out and replaced along with disks and one caliper. The hood support rods and rear window glass sapports were week and replaced. The hood no longer stayed open. 
Apr 2017

126000 mi

US $322
New pads and rotors A bad oil pressure sensor 
Aug 2017

6 mi

US $110
replace muffler & tailpipe. 
Nov 2017

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. 
Sep 2018

135000 mi

US $255
Rear Diff. was Leaking fluid. Cover gasket was replaced. Rear U joints were replaced as they were going bad. 
Jeep Liberty in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2011 - Jun 2015
Mar 2011

62620 mi
replace broken supply line window washer pump 
Aug 2011

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 
Nov 2011

71280 mi

C $400
Check engine light relating to vacuum sensor fuel system - will repair in spring with next service; update: never fixed, light went out on its own. 
May 2012

75600 mi
Vacuum sensor. 
Jan 2013

82460 mi

C $75
Leak at pressure sensor front passenger tire 
Feb 2013

82960 mi

C $80
Tire pressure sensor fail 
Jun 2015

104160 mi
Tire sensors weren't able to be fixed, even though it was replaced. 
Jeep Liberty in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2013 - Mar 2014
Jan 2013

88000 mi

US $6
Replaced ballast resistor for HVAC fan. ONLY repair, ever for this vehicle! $6.40. 
Nov 2013

83300 mi

US $670
High Pressure Steering Pump Hose failure 
Jeep Liberty in South Dakota, United States
Apr 2016 - Apr 2018
Mar 2017

98000 mi

US $424
replace power steering pump 
Jeep Liberty in Maryland, United States
Aug 2009 - Aug 2015
Dec 2009

67000 mi

US $300
Faulty sensor in 4wd system. Caused "part-time" indicator light to be on, despite car being in 2wd. 
Jul 2012

95700 mi

US $300
Wheel speed sensor was broken. Dealer replaced sensor. Rear boot of front driveshaft torn. Replaced driveshaft unit. 
Dec 2013

115000 mi

US $212
Leaking pinion seal in front differential. Seal was replaced. 
Jan 2014

94800 mi

US $38
Water pump was leaking, replaced whole unit, though it was only the gasket that was broken. valve cover gasket on passenger side was leaking. Replaced gaskets on both passenger and driver's sides 
Dec 2014

130000 mi

US $150
Stripped lug stud replaced 
May 2015

133900 mi

US $220
Driver's side rear window regulator broke. Replaced part, fixed problem. 
Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2008 - Jun 2018
May 2008

34445 mi

C $387
Replace water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt and new engine coolant. 
Jul 2008

35351 mi

C $23
Replace heater fan resistor, cost for part only, installed the part myself 
Jul 2010

51340 mi

C $162
check engine light came on, would go off then come on again. Shop replaced oxygen sensor after checking fault codes in computer. Prolem was corrected. 
Jun 2011

58900 mi

C $88
Had to replace front drive shaft Engine light went on, mechanic said there were numerous fault codes. Reset engine light to see if problem returns. 
Sep 2011

60760 mi

C $120
Engine check light came on, car ran rough, felt like it was going to stall out. Shop did a scan and replaced a faulty ignition coil. 
Jan 2012

63860 mi

C $459
Heard noise in front end on left side, replaced left front wheel bearing 
Aug 2013

78120 mi

C $362
Engine hesitated and was sluggish while driving, check engine light was flashing. Shop found codes but couldn't duplicate the problem, which hasn't returned. 
Aug 2014

85640 mi

C $323
Replaced front rotors and brake pads, freed up a sticking caliper 
Jun 2015

89280 mi

C $304
Power window regulator needed replacement 
Jan 2016

83220 mi

C $421
Replaced water pump, idler pulley, drive belt and engine coolant. Drive belt was changed at the same time as it was original 
Aug 2016

95480 mi

C $85
Replaced straps that hold the fuel tank on. One strap had rusted through and was broken, replaced both straps at the same time 
Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
May 2008 - Aug 2010
Aug 2008

43000 mi
Transmission sometimes downshift into 1st with a jarring thunk as though rear-ended. Dealer said it is a "quirk" of the Liberty and "normal." Now it occasionally starts with same. Dealer said "normal," AAMCO said a defect in design, nothing to fix. 
Jeep Liberty in Oregon, United States
May 2007 - Aug 2010
Mar 2007

45000 mi
Ball joint replacement 
Feb 2010

86000 mi

US $400
struts and shocks replaced 
Jeep Liberty in Michigan, United States
Sep 2007 - Feb 2009
Jan 2009

US $200
Engine ran rough for a minute or two. Check engine light came on. Took into shop. Replaced crankshaft sensor and cleared fault codes. 
Jeep Liberty in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2008 - Jan 2015
Jun 2010

128340 mi

C $600
A/C condensor replaced 
Sep 2011

147560 mi

C $200
Leaking rad. 
Feb 2012

151900 mi

C $3000
Reverse gear stopped working. Transmission rebuilt with new internals. 
Aug 2012

159220 mi

C $200
Replaced poor quality Cardone CV Axle with better quality unit. 
Sep 2012

159960 mi

C $45
Rack and pinion bushings. Again! 
Oct 2012

167400 mi

C $310
both front wheel bearings replaced. rear diff pinion seal replaced 
Jan 2013

171120 mi

C $200
New wheel bearings 
Feb 2013

171420 mi

C $750
Had to replace both front wheel bearings again and also had to replace the after market Moog upper ball joints again. Needed to replace both power steering hoses again after 6 months. 
May 2013

172360 mi

C $200
replaced tie rod ends  as well as sway bar end links. replace high pressure power steering hose again. this time used OEM part. aftermarket parts don't last. 
Jeep Liberty in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2012
Dec 2011

99000 mi

US $213
Replaced battery 
Jeep Liberty in Ohio, United States
Jul 2006 - Dec 2017
Jan 2006

56000 mi

US $200
lower ball joints 
Aug 2007

65000 mi

US $100
rear u joints 
Dec 2012

179000 mi

US $99
Replaced radiator 
Oct 2013

193300 mi

US $55
left side CV replaced , 194,000 miles with 174,000 of those lifted 4 inches 
Jun 2014

203000 mi

US $150
Bad right side wheel bearing replaced at 203,000, was the original one 
Oct 2014

209000 mi

US $200
Cheap front wheel bearing did not last so bought higher end bearings and replaced both front ones. 
Mar 2015

214000 mi

US $250
New power steering pump installed 
Jeep Liberty in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

128000 mi

US $407
Replaced the rear lateral "V" stabilizer. 
Jan 2017

129500 mi

US $200
Rear transaxle seal. 
Nov 2017

217000 mi

US $700
New valve cover gaskets (leaking). Replaced weeping water pump. 
Jun 2021

222000 mi

US $220
Muffler 
Jun 2022

225000 mi

US $140
AC recharge. 
Jeep Liberty in Michigan, United States
Jul 2010 - Aug 2012
Aug 2010

130000 mi
Engine light on. Rough at idle or very slow speeds, but smooths out to unnoticable at highway speeds. 
Oct 2010

132000 mi

US $1830
Rough idling: Burnt #1 valve/replaced, New valve guides and head cleaned/reconditioned while in shop. Valve guides had become sloppy allowing valve to leak causing burning and loosing compression. Now the engine runs like a new engine. 
May 2012

153300 mi

US $126
Water pump began to leak in area of shaft & bearing; so, had the pump replaced before it went out completely stranding us with our RV Trailer out on the expressway. Saw coolant on the pavement under the vehicle after parking the RV camper. After returning home from camping trip discovered oil leaking from around front differential. The gasket had gotten a leak that only leaked with the oil hot. 
Jeep Liberty in Ohio, United States
Nov 2009 - Jul 2013
Jun 2010

70000 mi

US $135
Alternator went bad. Replaced. 
Jul 2010

71300 mi
Detected small leak in condenser. Attempting to repair, but will replace if repair unsuccessful. 
Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
Aug 2010 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

91000 mi
Stalling out after first starting vehicle and driving a few blocks. Also idling/running rough/sluggish. Spark plugs replaced and complete tune-up, flush of fuel lines. Wouldn't start. Tow truck driver couldn't start it either. Towed to repair place, started but still sluggish. All tests normal. Went to dealer, flashed computer for updates. Didn't work, traded it. 
Jeep Liberty in Utah, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2015
Jun 2011

111000 mi
Brakes were locking up without being applied. Vehicle was undrivable. Rotors and pads got damaged from excessive heat and needed replacement. Cause of problem was bad or dirty brake fluid that the system had to be flushed out. 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States
- Dec 2006
Dec 2006

22000 mi
Brake problem 
Jeep Liberty in Texas, United States
Dec 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

158000 mi

US $100
after multiple recharges, ran dye through system, found the AC Condensor had failed at the right seam. 
Jeep Liberty in South Dakota, United States
Dec 2015 - Sep 2017
Jul 2017

100000 mi

US $281
Replace power steering pump. 
Jeep Liberty in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2007 - Jun 2008
Sep 2007

26660 mi
Flash program to improve transmission shifting. 
Jeep Liberty in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2008 - Dec 2009
Dec 2009

94000 mi
CEL on when sold. I believe it was for the leak detection pump. 
Jeep Liberty in California, United States
Jun 2011 - Dec 2014
Jun 2014

129000 mi

US $125
Replaced the struts 
Jeep Liberty in New York, United States
Feb 2010 - Jan 2013
Mar 2010

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.) The muffler needed to be replaced. 
Jul 2010

80000 mi
Wires to starter were loose. U-joint and drive shaft - replaced. 
Mar 2012

132000 mi
I was in the process of having the parts related to the sway bar replaced and was doing it in affordable degrees. Then there was a recall on the sway bar itself, that was covered. I paid the other repairs. 
Jan 2013

US $350
I had the drive shaft replaced because it was grinding and klunking when I tried to use the 4WD. It sounded like a jackhammer. 
Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
Jul 2015

87500 mi

US $420
Replaced lower ball joints, which were separating. 
Nov 2015

90300 mi
Car "in between" 2WD & 4WD operation. 
Mar 2016

91000 mi

US $400
Cracked water pump housing. New housing, pump, and thermostat installed. 
Jeep Liberty in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
Nov 2013

135400 mi

US $95
U-Joints were bad. Replaced. 
Jan 2014

135700 mi

US $127
Drivers window lift motor inop. Replaced. 
Jeep Liberty in Virginia, United States
Aug 2014 - Aug 2017
Mar 2015

98000 mi

US $378
Radiator body ruptured, required new radiator installation. No readily apparent cause, no other repairs necessary. Radiator failed at the end destination of a 1700-mile round trip. 
Feb 2017

117000 mi

US $250
Bad belt and tensioner 
Jeep Liberty in South Australia, Australia
Dec 2009 - Mar 2012
Aug 2010

49600 mi
leaking oil seal front diff 
Mar 2011

50840 mi

A $200
Replaced tired struts on hood and tail gate glass 
Mar 2012

52080 mi
changed L/H upper arm--split dust cover on ball joint 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Jeep Liberty in Louisiana, United States
Apr 2011 - Apr 2015
May 2011

159000 mi

US $269
Check eng light on, oil burn smell, recall lower ball bearing. Supposed to have replaced bearings(recall). Also replaced throttle position sensor ($269). Suggested that replace throttle ($600). Check engine light back on and car now shimmers when driving. 
Sep 2011

166000 mi

US $250
I had the throttle position sensor replaced because the ck eng. light was on. Dealer wanted $600 to replace throttle, could not afford, light came back on. 
Feb 2013

192900 mi

US $500
Replaced radiator, radiator cap 
Feb 2014

204000 mi

US $210
Alternator malfunctioned 
Apr 2015

230000 mi

US $200
Oil disappearing from engine with no visible leak. Have to add oil once every 2 weeks. Also had power steering fluid leak. 

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