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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (70%)

< $100 (15%)

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Chart based on 33 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

86000 mi

US $698
power steering hose was leaking. PS pulley bearing loose. 
97000 mi Power steering pump leaking. They added more fluid with a leak stopper additive. Hopefully this will take care of it. 
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. 
99700 mi

US $425
Steering pump was leaking and making noise. Replaced unit, problem fixed. 
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 leaking power steering pump that had a cracked reservoir housing and a clamp on the power steering hose. 
106236 mi Steering pump pressure hose leaking. Replaced hose. 
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. 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

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. 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

83300 mi

US $670
High Pressure Steering Pump Hose failure 
98000 mi

US $424
replace power steering pump 
110000 mi

US $1200
Rack & Pinion steering gear unit replaced. Leaking from ends. Possibly caused/aggrevated by flat-towing behind motorhome. 
219100 mi

US $600
Replace worn out front lower control arms 
45000 mi Ball joint replacement 
86000 mi

US $400
struts and shocks replaced 
159960 mi

C $45
Rack and pinion bushings. Again! 
161860 mi

C $450
both front wheel bearings replaced. 
171120 mi

C $200
New wheel bearings 
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. 
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. 
63860 mi

C $459
Heard noise in front end on left side, replaced left front wheel bearing 
56000 mi

US $200
lower ball joints 
65000 mi

US $100
rear u joints 
203000 mi

US $150
Bad right side wheel bearing replaced at 203,000, was the original one 
209000 mi

US $200
Cheap front wheel bearing did not last so bought higher end bearings and replaced both front ones. 
214000 mi

US $250
New power steering pump installed 
128000 mi

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

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

100000 mi

US $281
Replace power steering pump. 
129000 mi

US $125
Replaced the struts 
52080 mi changed L/H upper arm--split dust cover on ball joint 
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. 
87500 mi

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

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