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2006 Jeep Liberty repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 140 repairs.
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2006 Jeep Liberty repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 125 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Jeep Liberty

Engine not specified

Jeep Liberty in Georgia, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
Nov 2015

65400 mi

US $250
Pinion seal leak 
Mar 2016

69000 mi

US $200
Check engine - Fuel system issue 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual 4WD w/low range

Jeep Liberty in Queensland, Australia
Nov 2008 - Jul 2014
Jun 2009

37200 mi
Continual CEL with P0830 code (clutch pedal switch) - switch replaced under warranty. 
Sep 2009

43400 mi
Viscous clutch on fan permanently locked on. 
Jul 2010

54860 mi

A $1500
Clutch release bearing disintegrated, damaging pressure plate release fingers. No replacement pressure plate available in Australia. Car had to be trucked 2000km from remote Queensland to Brisbane for repair. parts purchased from UK. 
Dec 2011

68200 mi

A $300
Replace blown turbo hose 
Apr 2013

79360 mi
CEL permanently on. Code check indicates fault in glowplugs. Waiting to determine glow plug voltage before purchasing replacements. 
Jan 2014

78500 mi

A $3500
replace rear uni joint and various boots Glowplug replaced 
Feb 2014

83700 mi

A $400
Broken ignition switch. 
Jul 2014

84940 mi

A $1045
Replace rear lower arm bushes and front lower arm ball joints 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Jeep Liberty in Oklahoma, United States
Jul 2010 - May 2012
Dec 2010

52000 mi

US $260
Rear Power window motor failing intermitantly... repaired under extended warranty. 
Jeep Liberty in Georgia, United States
Feb 2010 - Nov 2012
Dec 2010

27000 mi

US $100
Replaced EGR flow control valve and EGR valve. 
Jun 2011

37000 mi

US $500
replace crankshaft position sensor 
Jeep Liberty in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011

93620 mi

C $600
Motor fan & viscous clutch. 
Jeep Liberty in Nevada, United States
Nov 2008 - Aug 2010
Jan 2008

27000 mi
Turbo Seal failed, leaking oil. Turbo was replaced under warranty. Would have cost $1500+ off warranty. 
Sep 2009

50000 mi

US $150
Replaced the rear drivers side window regulator. This is the second time it failed, 1st go around was under warranty. This go around it was $140 part that was on back order for over a month. Rather annoying to have to drive around with duct tape. 
Apr 2010

61000 mi

US $950
Front Right hub bearing went bad. 1st replacement OEM part from dealer was bad out of the box. I'm annoyed that I have to purchase a $300 assembly and can't just replace the bearing. 
Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2013
Jan 2009

37000 mi

US $50
front and rear u joints 
Jeep Liberty in Texas, United States
- May 2009
May 2009

19800 mi
Warranty replacement of EGR valve and ELE valve 
Jeep Liberty in Arizona, United States
Feb 2010 - May 2013
Aug 2010

59000 mi
BOTH passenger window regulators failed within a week of each other. 
May 2011

63000 mi

US $100
Right front window regulator failed. Covered under D/M-Chrysler/Jeep 'good will' warranty to avoid recall of affected units. Both rear units were replaced last year under the same. Transmission sensors and solenoid failed. Covered by extended warranty purchased at time of initial acquisition. 
Jun 2011

63200 mi
Left rear window regulator replaced last year, failed again and was replaced under 12 mo. warranty for new parts install. Left rear regulator failed AGAIN. They replaced it last August when both rear regulators failed. This time, it was still covered under the previous repair.  
Jul 2011

64000 mi
Right rear window regulator/hardware failed again. 2nd time in 12 mos. Repaired under 12 mo. repair warranty policy. 
Jeep Liberty in Kentucky, United States
Nov 2010 - May 2012
Mar 2011

68000 mi

US $400
Right front wheel bearing failure. Noticed loud squealing and took to the shop. Repair in approx 1.5 hrs. Problem fix and working great. 
Aug 2011

79000 mi

US $80
Right Rear Brake caliper seized, destroying rotor and pads. Owner replaced caliper, rotor, and pads. Total cost about $95, took about 1 hour to remove old caliper/rotor and install new. 
Apr 2012

88000 mi

US $900
Transmission shudders and thumps, disengaging from overdrive 
May 2012

88000 mi
Transmission failure. 
Jeep Liberty in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2009

24000 mi
Power window failed and left the window in the down position. Rather drafty! Leather seat on driver side cracked. Dealer replaced seat cover 
Mar 2010

34000 mi

US $75
AC not working. Replaced low pressure switch 
Apr 2010

34300 mi

US $90
Window regulator needs to be replaced again. This is the 3rd time for this window. I've replaced infinitely more window regulators on this vehicle than all other cars I've owned combined. Jeep = Junk 
May 2010

36000 mi

US $90
yet another window regulator replaced. Unbelievable! Now using aftermarket parts. 
Jeep Liberty in Washington, United States
Dec 2006 - Jun 2012
Aug 2006

1080 mi
Cruise control still shuts off... cooling fans run until battery drains! 
Sep 2006

1200 mi
Electrical issue traced to bad ground... only took three tries! 
Jun 2011

146000 mi

US $700
Initial symptom: throttle control sensor light flashing, then car died and would not start. Car towed to dealer, they said it was a bad battery and replaced. Next day car had same symptoms, then died again. Towed again - replaced alternator 
Sep 2011

157000 mi

US $300
car would shut off randomly. OBD-II pointed to crank & cam sensors. Replaced sensors and car runs fine now. 
May 2012

168000 mi

US $350
I replaced the oil pan, as I had stripped the drain bolt, and cracked the pan in my attempt to fix it. This was an entirely self-inflicted wound. 
Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
Jan 2009 - Apr 2014
Aug 2009

12000 mi

US $800
Clean MAF sensor and replace oil damaged CAC (Charge Air Cool) hoses. Installed GDE brand ECU. 
Mar 2011

14000 mi

US $75
Ignition lock would not release key. Lubricated a sticking part ... works fine. 
Apr 2011

15000 mi

US $548
The shift interlock cable needed adjustment. Labor was $105. The window motor/regulator failed in one of the rear door windows. The part was $ 233.33 and labor was $210.00. 
Oct 2011

16000 mi

US $50
Glove box door fell off 
Mar 2013

21000 mi

US $200
Battery needed replacement. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

155000 mi

US $164
Replace of fuel pump 
Jeep Liberty in California, United States
May 2010 - Dec 2014
Jul 2010

23200 mi
While driving heard a thump in rear of car, looked back and noticed rear passenger side window was half down. Pressed button to get it up but it would not move although I heard motor turning as I was pressing button. 
Oct 2010

24000 mi
Left side rear door window regulater now has also failed. (third one to date) and like the right side one that is also currently broken, have opted to tape closed, till a reliable permanent fix to this problem is found 
Sep 2011

30000 mi

US $150
Right side rear widow also collapsed (same as Left side rear- which was still not when right side also failed)Third time this has happened and from exp.repairing the first failure with an OEM junk part knew that I needed aftermarket parts 
Sep 2014

52000 mi
the shocks that lift the glass tailgate both failed so I replaced them with new ones 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Liberty in Wisconsin, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
Jul 2011

84000 mi

US $90
Left rear window fell down (widespread problem with Libertys)Dismissed by dealer who referred me to Jeep customer service who instructed me to go back to dealer to have it assessed and decide if Jeep's responsibility. Ridiculous $90 inspection charge. 
Aug 2011

84300 mi

US $75
Jeep denies this is a common problem, said I wasn't a steady customer of the dealer, denied me assistance. Fixed myself with $75 aftermarket part. 
Jeep Liberty in Utah, United States
May 2016 - Jul 2018
Jul 2016

124200 mi

US $150
Replaced both u joints on rear drive shaft Radiator, upper and lower hoses, thermostat, coolant. Front differential pinion seal. 
Sep 2017

145000 mi

US $200
Front wheels [bearings] 
Jun 2018

154000 mi

US $120
Water pump gasket leak 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Jeep Liberty in Tennessee, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014

69000 mi

US $10
Electrical fault to driver side rear brake light. Required new electrical connector. 
Mar 2015

71000 mi

US $200
Traction control sensor failed. Advanced code reader required to diagnose and repair. 
Sep 2015

77000 mi

US $130
Window regulator broke 
Jun 2016

85000 mi

US $200
Front brake on passenger side was dragging. Replaced both front brake calipers. 
Oct 2016

89300 mi

US $450
Upper and lower ball joints on both sides were bad. All parts were replace and car was taken in for an alignment. 
Jan 2017

91800 mi

US $200
Water pump was leaking along with the coolant resevoir. Both items were replaced along with the thermostat 
Apr 2017

94030 mi

US $250
Radiator was cracked and leaking coolant. Radiator was replaced, along with upper and lower radiator hoses. 
May 2017

96000 mi

US $100
Rear tail light, brake light, etc. circuit was open across several contacts in the brake light assemblies. Bulb sockets were replaced. Tail light assemblies were repaired, but will ultimately need to be replaced as driver side tail light is still open. All other lights now work. 
Apr 2018

101000 mi

US $5
Driver seat belt failed. 
May 2018

102 mi

US $100
Driver window regulator failed. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Liberty in Indiana, United States
Mar 2014 - Dec 2016
Feb 2015

133700 mi

US $330
Three lights ABS,BAS,ESP, came on. Can't find the problem. They rebuilt the harness by the differential, they aligned it, they replaced the LR speed sensor. They repaired a wire going to the speed sensor. 
Dec 2016

180000 mi

US $300
They couldn't find the problem so they reset it and sent me down the road. I spent over A thousand dollars at a private shop before the dealer. I'm so pissed off I want to scream 
Jeep Liberty in Georgia, United States
Mar 2014 - Apr 2016
May 2015

108000 mi

US $339
Small leak in radiator. Replaced radiator, 3 clamps, 3 clips, and replaced coolant. 
Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2008 - Apr 2015
Dec 2008

21000 mi
Window regulator failed. Water stains on seats that cannot be removed. 
Jun 2011

44000 mi
All four electric window mechanisms replaced after drivers side rear door window failed for second time in a a year. Rapair was initiated and paid for by factory.  
Jul 2012

52200 mi

US $431
Clockspring in steering column failed 
Sep 2012

53000 mi
Clockspring in steering col failed for a second time. Dealer replaced spring with an updated part 
Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2018

115000 mi

US $1200
Transfer case was leaking gear oil 
Jeep Liberty in Maine, United States
- Jul 2009
Mar 2009

35000 mi
Right rear power window failure. Under warranty. 
Jul 2009

36500 mi

US $2500
Full transmission rebuild 
Jeep Liberty in Washington, United States
Jul 2009 - Sep 2010
Aug 2009

57000 mi

US $178
The radiator failed at the bottom.  
Jeep Liberty in Indiana, United States
Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
Feb 2009

29000 mi
Vehicle makes a "thud" every time a bump is encountered, particularly when cold. Dealer says it's normal, but vehicle didn't make the noise during the first 18 months of ownership and also admits it would be an expensive fix, albeit covered by warranty. 
Mar 2009

29000 mi
Replaced rear axle to eliminate "thud." 
Apr 2009

29000 mi
Needed new rear strut when sold. 
Jeep Liberty in Ohio, United States
Nov 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012

US $200
The rear window actuators both failed within a month of each other. I replaced them both with aftermarket steel actuators. 
Jeep Liberty in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2012 - Dec 2014
May 2014

91500 mi

C $150
broken door check strap 
Jeep Liberty in New York, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2011
Jul 2010

30000 mi
Rear Diff needed to be totally rebuilt. Would have been $900 without the extended warranty, which brought my cost down to $0 
Jeep Liberty in Virginia, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2013

72000 mi

US $12
Replaced sway bar bushing. 
Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Dec 2010
Sep 2009

40920 mi
Driving along the highway all the lights dimmed then went off the car then had no power and we coasted off to the side of the road. One of the pulleys seized that is spring loaded. So the belt wouldnt stay on because of no tension. Brakes have been squealing while driving without touching the brakes. Dealer can't find the problem. Car has been in the dealer 3 times and even though they hear the squealing they cant find the issue. Think its a caliper sticking. hasnt been fixed. 
Dec 2009

45260 mi
Heater fan was making noise, turns out leaves were caught in the fan. Leaves were removed at dealer .. no cost. 
Apr 2010

50840 mi
The ESP-BAS, Traction control and ABS lights all came on. Turns out there is a bad sensor that was replaced under extended warranty. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Liberty in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

25000 mi

US $190
misfiring - dealer reloaded computer software, did not solve problem replaced right bank oxygen sensor. 
Jeep Liberty in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2015 - Mar 2021
Nov 2017

105000 mi

US $1000
rear brakes radiator replacement 
May 2020

123000 mi

US $650
replace rear brake pads, o2 sensor, oil and filter change 
Aug 2020

124000 mi

US $400
replaced both front wheel bearing assemblies, brake pads and rotors 
Jeep Liberty in California, United States
Mar 2009 - Aug 2011
Jan 2009

77250 mi

US $171
Serpentine belt came off. Idler pully froze on the shaft and serpentine belt shredded. Damaged the power steering pump hose. 
Jan 2010

79000 mi

US $198
The idler that keeps tension on the serpentine belt froze up and caused the belt to jump off. Car towed to nearest dealer and parts replace. 
Apr 2010

81300 mi

US $100
The left rear window fell into the door and the right rear window stopped working. Common problem we are told. New window mechanisms replaced. 
Jun 2010

83000 mi

US $100
On board Bluetooth system would not pair with cell Phone (first time this happend) system would self shut down. Replaced Bluetooth system and rear view mirror that houses the system. Air Conditioner stopped putting out cold air. Dealer replaced pump under warranty and we paid $100 deductible. 
Nov 2010

86000 mi

US $261
engine began surging and stalling. Dealer said that an air conditioning controller previously installed to correct a problem was bad and had to be replaced. 
Jan 2011

80800 mi

US $100
Heater would not work, but heat would eventually filter into cabin. This time dealer replaced radiator fluid overflow tank that had a small pin hole in it and would not operate properly. 
Mar 2011

90000 mi

US $100
Loud noise came from front of engine, but before vehicle could get to dealer, the water pump came apart and emptied radiator fluid on the ground and vehicle could not be run. 
Jul 2011

94000 mi

US $190
left rear window fell half way down and electric motor would not close window. Motor and lift assembly replaced 
Jeep Liberty in Illinois, United States
Sep 2008 - Oct 2012
Nov 2008

2500 mi
skeem module locked up 
Jeep Liberty in New Jersey, United States
- Feb 2010
Mar 2009

50000 mi

US $300
right rear window fell in door ,arm broke during rain storm...told common problem 
Feb 2010

53000 mi

US $150
engine light on for coe "misfiring" replace 02 sendors and reinstalled software...still not corrected 
Jeep Liberty in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2010 - Mar 2014
Apr 2011

111800 mi
Water leaking into interior following heavy rainstorm. The sunroof was assumed to be the problem, even though the gasket was serviceable. Turned out that the drain hoses for the sunroof assy. were clogged with pollen, etc. 
Nov 2011

129300 mi

US $125
Taillight out right rear three times. Found bulb holder melted, replaced assy ($125). Bulb out again. Found short in wiring for brake light. Spliced into harness prior to short (never found exact place it shorted) and ran new wire to multi-connector. 
Apr 2012

137000 mi

US $300
Split in the side tank of the radiator required replacement and cooling system flush/refill. Replaced thermostat and gasket as preventive measure 
Dec 2013

160000 mi

US $200
Replaced fuel pump module 
Mar 2014

170000 mi

US $150
Smelled coolant leak for 2 weeks and found leaking water pump. Found bad belt tensioner while replacing pump. Cost is for parts only since I did the work myself. 
Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2011 - Jun 2015
Mar 2012

73780 mi

C $155
Drivers side rear oxygen sensor. Error code P0138 
Jun 2013

92380 mi

C $141
Front brakes & front bearings & hubs. Rear brakes serviced & cleaned. 
Aug 2013

94860 mi

C $400
Bearings & Hubs. 
Oct 2013

96600 mi
Intermittent rubbing noise from front passenger side wheel. Removed caliper, bottom caliper slide pin seized - removed it, cleaned and greased, replaced and tested - everything OK. 
Apr 2015

117180 mi

C $450
Replaced front wheel bearings & hubs. 
Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2013 - Jan 2022
Dec 2013

101000 mi

US $750
Failed front drive axle 
Jeep Liberty in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
Feb 2015

47500 mi

US $900
transmission cooling lines leaking right front axle seal leaking belt and tensioner replacement. 
Jeep Liberty in Nevada, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2017
Jul 2015

90500 mi

US $500
replaced ac compressor 
Mar 2016

112000 mi
replaced front ball joints, added a heavy duty trailer hitch, re programed traction control, and changed control arm. These were all factory recalls.  The passenger side window just suddenly dropped and had to be fixed as well. 
Feb 2017

130000 mi

US $200
one of the front brakes was put on backward when I had them replaced by a shop, so it wore out and took the rotor and calliper with it. I was able to fix it myself for way less money. 
Jeep Liberty in Ohio, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2015
Jul 2010

72000 mi

US $327
Replaced u-joint on rear drive shaft. 
Dec 2010

76000 mi

US $325
Had a u-joint replaced on the rear driveshaft. 
May 2011

83000 mi

US $60
Driver side rear brake caliper failed (seized). Had to replace the caliper. 
Dec 2012

103000 mi
Had a worn wheel bearing assembly, right front. Also had recall to have rear suspension bars replaced. 
Sep 2013

115000 mi

US $288
Leaking water pump gasket, replaced pump and drive belt. 
Jeep Liberty in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2009

27900 mi

C $250
A number of things needed checking, including recalcitrant transmission, door seal. 
Sep 2009

31620 mi

C $250
Interior ventilation fan only worked on setting "4" (high), none of the others. Dealer seemed familiar with problem and replaced fan. Emergency brake was erratic (alternately tight -- 2 clicks -- or loose -- click, click, click, click, click). Dealer charged 1 hour labor to "adjust". To me it seems same, but... 
Mar 2010

37820 mi

C $560
Ongoing high-pitched squealing from brakes. Dealer could not diagnose during three previous trips. Finally took one a mechanic (not svc advisor) on road test when squealing was taking place. Resolved by disassembling then reassembling the calipers. 

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