Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Safety risk
If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORS THAT CONTAIN EXCESS ADHESIVE THAT MAY ALLOW FOR WATER INTRUSION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT AND EVENTUALLY INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION.
Safety risk
A FAILING OR INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM WILL REDUCE A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 3,663 MY 2007-2008 DODGE NITRO AND MY 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARK BRAKE LEVER CLUTCH DRUM MAY DISTORT AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM.
Safety risk
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 494 MY 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR FIXED REAR QUARTER GLASS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED USING INCORRECT URETHANE ADHESIVE. THIS COULD AFFECT GLASS RETENTION.
Safety risk
IF THE GLASS SEPARATES WHILE DRIVING, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE OR INJURE A PEDESTRIAN.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR FIXED REAR QUARTER GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER 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
Electrical system
122
90,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
93
37,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
61
62,000 mi
Unknown or other
56
100,000 mi
Structure: body
48
60,000 mi
Air bags
46
100,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
41
86,100 mi
Engine
31
100,000 mi
Power train
26
80,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
26
56,748 mi
Exterior lighting
22
89,151 mi
Structure
22
37,649 mi
Suspension
19
114,660 mi
Service brakes
18
79,000 mi
Visibility
15
47,920 mi
Vehicle speed control
14
50,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars
13
67,800 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
12
100,000 mi
Steering
12
86,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling
7
35,260 mi
Seats
6
56,748 mi
Wheels
6
46,780 mi
Electrical system: horn
4
98,000 mi
Seat belts
4
99,000 mi
Tires
4
8,450 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls
4
32,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
3
40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
3
6,500 mi
Tires: valve
3
26,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
2
44,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
2
88,000 mi
Parking brake
2
27,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
2
37,429 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
2
56,275 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
2
3,200 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
2
10,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings
1
109,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
10 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
1
1,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
1
188,112 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
1
80,000 mi
Structure: body: door
1
8,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
1
40,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
1
76,200 mi
Suspension: front
1
37,429 mi
Suspension: multiple axle
1
70,100 mi
The 2007 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2009 model has 5 times as many 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.