Model year record

2004 Jeep Liberty

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,445 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V278000

Suspension: rear

Component: Suspension: rear
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 239,904
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-05-01
Owners notified: 2018-06-26

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.

Safety risk

A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V252000

Structure

Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected: 1,560,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2013-06-19
Owners notified: 2014-08-01

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V085000

Suspension: rear

Component: Suspension: rear
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected: 346,900
Reported to NHTSA: 2012-03-05
Owners notified: 2012-03-26

Defect description

IN JUNE 2012, CHRYSLER EXPANDED THIS RECALL TO INCLUDE MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES, REPRESENTING AN ADDITIONAL 137,176 VEHICLES. THIS RECALL NOW CONCERNS CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE TOTAL NUMBER VEHICLES BEING RECALLED IS NOW 346,900. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 29, 2007. THE RECALL ADDRESSES THOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS THAT CAN EXPERIENCE A REAR SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO APPLICATION OF ROAD SALTS DURING WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V288000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component: Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 826,687
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-08-03
Owners notified: 2006-09-11

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CONSTANT TENSION FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE CONTAMINATION. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH THIS CONDITION, THE BALL JOINT MAY EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCE WEAR AND LOOSENESS.

Safety risk

WHEN THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION, THE CONTAMINATION CAN LEAD TO CORROSION, ACCELERATED WEAR AND POSSIBLY SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V337000

Engine and engine cooling

Component: Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 1,600
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-07-08
Owners notified: 2004-07-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7L ENGINES ONLY, TWO VALVE COVER STUDS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE FUEL INJECTOR AND ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESSES.

Safety risk

DAMAGE TO THE ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD PROTECTIVE CAPS TO THE VALVE COVER STUDS AND RE-ROUTE THE AFFECTED WIRING HARNESS TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 19, 2004. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V111000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 2,875
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-03-04
Owners notified: 2004-05-10

Defect description

ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, CERTAIN REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) INPUT MAY CAUSE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SOFTWARE TO ACTUATE THE DOOR LOCK MOTORS CONTINUOUSLY.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE THE LOCK MOTOR BEARINGS TO OVERHEAT AND SEIZE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE DOOR LOCK SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, AS NECESSARY, THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES AND THE BCM SOFTWARE WILL BE UPDATED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V048000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 96
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-02-03
Owners notified: 2004-03-01

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A RECENT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ERROR, THE TIRE, WHEEL, AND INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL.

Safety risk

THE VEHICLE OWNER WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE TIRE, WHEEL, AND INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION FOR THEIR VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECTED TIRE CERTIFICATION LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	260	39,000 mi
Suspension	158	120,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	93	116,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	89	107,801 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	78	63,000 mi
Structure	75	94,000 mi
Electrical system	71	94,000 mi
Structure: body	51	131,000 mi
Steering	48	108,000 mi
Unknown or other	35	100,032 mi
Exterior lighting	33	85,000 mi
Engine	32	130,000 mi
Air bags	30	90,000 mi
Power train	23	95,000 mi
Service brakes	20	105,000 mi
Visibility	18	60,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	17	60,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	17	34,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	16	19,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	16	34,360 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	15	60,000 mi
Suspension: front	15	35,000 mi
Tires	15	42,000 mi
Wheels	14	106,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	13	75,000 mi
Suspension: rear	11	62,000 mi
Seat belts	10	75,737 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	8	40,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	7	56,000 mi
Trailer hitches	7	85,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	7	42,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	6	154,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	6	56,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	6	3,740 mi
Air bags: frontal	5	9,700 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	5	25,086 mi
Seats	5	96,300 mi
Suspension: front: control arm	5	31,146 mi
Electrical system: ignition	4	43,000 mi
Parking brake	4	16,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	4	37,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	4	4,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	4	35,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	4	35,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	3	50,146 mi
Equipment	3	43,231 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	3	30,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	3	20,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	3	4,500 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	3	56,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	2	50,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	2	48,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	2	50,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	2	42,150 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	2	79,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	2	46,700 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	2	10 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	2	42,150 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	2	35,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	2	—
Tires: sidewall	2	250 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	2	4 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	200,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	103,800 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	1	2,900 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)	1	4,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	52,917 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	150,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	1	4,700 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	50,146 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting	1	98,220 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	1	9,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch	1	8,000 mi
Power train: driveline	1	42,150 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	1	37,626 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	15 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	34,360 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	1	34,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	36,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	81,519 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	1	2,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	84,990 mi
Structure: body: tailgate	1	106,972 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	129,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm	1	91,618 mi
Suspension: front: hub	1	159,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	—
Suspension: multiple axle	1	30,000 mi
Tires: bead	1	—
Traction control system	1	100,908 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	65,288 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	1	70,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	1	103,330 mi
Visibility: windshield	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	56,576 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	1	—
Wheels: rim	1	5,200 mi

The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.