2008 Jeep Liberty Jeep Liberty 2008

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2008 Jeep Liberty repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (4%)

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2008 Jeep Liberty body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Jeep Liberty

Engine not specified

35000 mi

US $250
Headliner began to fall off the skyroof opening. 

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2008 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

97800 mi

US $270
Clogged drains for the sun roof. Needed to have them cleaned out. 

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2008 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

92000 mi

US $275
Front right skyslider cable broke. 
27500 mi door seal on drivers door simply fell off vehicle when door opened. parts on order.  switches that control the windows came loose from vehicle at drivers door, both rear doors. Dealer says this will be our cost and that we must have pried them off. Ridiculous. suspect bad design. no kids in family to do this.  

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2008 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

30000 mi

US $265
Severe wind noise from front of sunroof. 
13000 mi Water leak down inside of back window. Initially dealer could not duplicate problem.  Took it back again with water stains down inside of back window. Dealer finally found service bulletin (TSB) regarding this problem and replaced seal around window. 
17000 mi Sky Slider wind noise - TSB partly preformed 
25200 mi Sky Slider Wind noise - 4th visit to correct - finally taken care of - I think. 
13000 mi Sky slider sunroof had a leak that made the car very noisy at highway speed, especially on windy days. 
41000 mi

US $500
"Skyslider" roof would not close properly & leaked severely. 
25000 mi Rear window seal leaked 

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2008 Jeep Liberty Body Problems

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