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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%)

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2004 Jeep Liberty transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (54%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

60555 mi

US $230
Rear drive train pinion seal leak. oil leak rear drive train pinon 
86000 mi

US $698
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. 
106236 mi

US $412
Replaced O ring for crank shaft sensor that was leaking fluid. 
106236 mi Clutch wore out and syncros are beyond repair. Needs new transmission or complete rebuild 
125000 mi

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

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

113460 mi

$450
lost power, needed a transmission overhaul 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

153300 mi

US $126
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. 
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. 
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. 
151900 mi

C $3000
Reverse gear stopped working. Transmission rebuilt with new internals. 
159220 mi

C $200
Replaced poor quality Cardone CV Axle with better quality unit. 
167400 mi

C $310
rear diff pinion seal replaced 
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. 
220000 mi

US $265
Vehicle shaking between 45 & 55. Found worn out front & rear U joints. 
135000 mi

US $255
Rear Diff. was Leaking fluid. Cover gasket was replaced. Rear U joints were replaced as they were going bad. 
95700 mi

US $300
Rear boot of front driveshaft torn. Replaced driveshaft unit. 
115000 mi

US $212
Leaking pinion seal in front differential. Seal was replaced. 
58900 mi

C $940
Had to replace front drive shaft 
193300 mi

US $55
left side CV replaced , 194,000 miles with 174,000 of those lifted 4 inches 
129500 mi

US $200
Rear transaxle seal. 
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. 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

80000 mi U-joint and drive shaft - replaced. 
63000 mi

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. 
49600 mi leaking oil seal front diff 
135400 mi

US $95
U-Joints were bad. Replaced. 
90300 mi Car "in between" 2WD & 4WD operation. 

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2004 Jeep Liberty Transmission Problems

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