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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (77%)

< $100 (15%)

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Chart based on 13 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 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

76000 mi

US $900
Seized brake caliper. Had to replace both rear calipers, pads, rotors, and lines. 

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2008 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

119000 mi

US $280
Oil change, tire rotation, and replace rear brakes. 

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2008 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

26200 mi

US $220
LR caliper sticking, replaced. Also replaced F&R pads, changed fluid. 
31000 mi

US $120
Front driver side caliper intermittent sticking. Replaced caliper, front pads, bled system. 
38000 mi

US $140
Caliper seized, rotor scored. Replaced caliper, both rear rotors, brake pads. 
40300 mi A faulty swith in the brake system cause the ABS to shut down. Replaced switch under extended warranty. 

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2008 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

58000 mi

US $150
Replaced front brake pads and rotors 
70580 mi

US $200
R&R rear pads and rotors 
70000 mi

US $300
Stuck and dragging front brake calipers 
34000 mi bad caliper 
88200 mi

US $147
Left front brake caliper stuck on brake rotor. 
97000 mi

US $460
Rear pads and rotors replaced. 
93000 mi

C $300
Failure of right front brake caliper. Replaced under warranty, but I had to pay for pads left and right. 

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2008 Jeep Liberty Brake Problems

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