2008 Jeep Liberty Jeep Liberty 2008

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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%)

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2008 Jeep Liberty transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 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 4WD, part-time w/low range

66000 mi

US $100
issues with hard shifts and studdering starts. Reflashed the transmission, checked internals, couldn't diagnose... got rid of the vehicle... 
10000 mi Transmission sometimes not shifting into 4th and slam shifting other times. Asked the dealership to investigate the TSBs re: transmission.  
130000 mi

US $2750
Transmission replaced. Starter also replaced (old starter was still functional but couldn't be remounted due to damage on mounting hardware) 
57000 mi Replaced entire rear axle 
78000 mi

US $2600
Torque Converter cracked, causing a leak from transmission front seal. Damage in transmission resulted in a full transmission rebuild and torque converter replacement. 
55680 mi Front axle seals leaking 
63240 mi

C $312
Front axle seals 
64480 mi

C $275
Transmission oil pan need replacing as it leaked due to corrosion. 
68400 mi

C $600
Transfer case leaked. Replaced seals (3) 
17000 mi Transfer case - loud banging when 4L engaged. Shift forks & actuators replaced. 
27000 mi 4wd module replaced on second trip. 

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2008 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

122140 mi

C $1700
Transfer case stuck in low range. Shifted between locked clutch low range and unlocked high range, but no shift out of low gear ratio. 
137600 mi

US $2000
Transmission, and transmission cpu 

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2008 Jeep Liberty Transmission Problems

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