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Jeep Liberty repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

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Jeep Liberty body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

17000 mi Drains from moon roof plugged, allowing water to accumulate on carpet. Fixed under warranty. 
37200 mi

US $100
Drain from sun roof gets clogged and needs to be cleaned. 

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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. 
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 
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. 

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2007 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

81600 mi Water was leaking in at bottom driver's side corner above fuse box and causing shorts which activated the horn. Put gaskets on the screws that hold the OEM roof rails in place. Not sure if successful yet - need it to rain to be sure. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

24000 mi Leather seat on driver side cracked. Dealer replaced seat cover 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

21000 mi Water stains on seats that cannot be removed. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

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. 
27900 mi

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

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

140000 mi Sunroof was stuck in open position 
141000 mi

US $500
Also fixed sunroof 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

113000 mi

US $12
The driver side sun visor support clip broke. Easy one minute fix with a torx screwdriver. 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

59000 mi leather drivers seat worn out and tore. Waiting to hear from Chrysler if they will help with repair. 
60000 mi

US $250
Leather wore out on drivers seat then ripped leaving foam and netting. Leather seat should last way more than 5 years. 
83700 mi

C $3000
repaired rocker planels and holes in floor 

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

95480 mi

C $85
Replaced straps that hold the fuel tank on. One strap had rusted through and was broken, replaced both straps at the same time 
84000 mi

US $45
Had to replace the passenger signal side lens cover. 

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2003 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

183000 mi

US $7
Right front fender skirt blew off while driving on the State Hwy. Local dealer had some of the mounting pins and ordered the rest which arrived in 3 days. Repairs took about 30 minutes total. 
210000 mi

US $85
Left fender blew off just like the right. The Jeep dealer in Madisonville, Texas took 3 months and 3 trips in to the Parts Desk to get the pins needed. I took about 15 minutes to replace the fender once the pins were in hand. 

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2002 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

143000 mi

US $100
Rust perforation at the rear of the roof. Rusted metal cut out, patch panels fabricated, welded in, and painted. 
125000 mi Loads of major rust. 

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