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.
Covers2004 Jeep Liberty
Engine & cooling
Jeep Liberty Engine problems by year
598 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Jeep Liberty's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
Latest Liberty engine complaints
I have owned this vehicle since 2011 and began having issues with passenger airbag light coming on intermittently or sometimes staying on during trip whether a passenger was in the seat or not. Had to install a new motor in 2025 due to antifreeze overflowing into engine components apparently after overheating even though gauge on dash never indicated issue. Squeeking sound when putting vehicle into reverse, cert mechanic installed front pads and rotors and rear brake pads and left rear brake caliper for a total...
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cost of $620. Traveled to kc (appx 100 miles) one day later and vehicle began losing acceleration, stuttered and seeemed to surge intermitently then rear brake began locking up and smoking excessively before illuminating a check engine light. Draggin/locking rear brake broke loose on drive back home but still had check engine light. Took back to mechanic who diagnosed rapid misfire on cylinder no. 1 But was not able to trace cause. Recommended taking to dealership for diagnostic at a cost of $150 per hour. All 3 issues I am reporting are apparently pervasive with this vehicle as I have read numerous documented complaints from customers having the same or similar issues. However, nhtsa website indicates that there are no recalls associated with my vehicle. This is unacceptable!!
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while making a right turn on a main road at 25 MPH, the front lower control arms snapped. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately pulled over onto the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
2017 their was a recall on the 2010 jeep liberty oil pump and we were not notify at all, [[redacted]] the engine seized and the oil light came on and then the engine just stopped, It was full of oil and the oil was very clean, the mechanic look at it and said that the oil pump went out I am [[redacted]] the jeep stop in the middle of the road me my husband could have got kill cars almost hit us we have witnesses that can testify to this, we never receive a letter from your company at all about the recall. Thank you. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My jeep has been back to dealer for over 23 services from recalls, defective parts, altered parts, engine, transmission, rear end, braking and many more issues to include sharp items pushes thru seats harming people
Engine blew, engine not properly working
Misfirers replaced engine one year later same problem misfires took to mechanic replaced spark plugs and coils . Drove 30 mile. S check engine light flashing, pulled over turned engine off.Check engine light went solid for another 10 miles check engine light started flashing again. I had to pull over 30 times to make it home. Took back to mechanic replaced fuel pump. Still misfire. There is a serious problem with jeeps . Please recall .I have paided so much money in repairs. Still not fixed.
My jeep liberty's check engine light has come on I've done every thing my obd2 scanner has said is wrong but this piece of [[redacted]] will not come outta limp mode so there for the rpms will not go over 2500 rpms and id like to know [[redacted]] is causing it to do that I've seen videos on YouTube that says it Bent valves and I need to replace with an upgraded version but I just bought this [[redacted]] thing and only have it maybe 2 months before it started doing this [[redacted]] and just paid God [[redacted]]...
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$3,500 for this [[redacted]] God [[redacted]] piece of [[redacted]]some one please help before I put a rag in the gas tank and light that [[redacted]] on fire I'm [[redacted]] sick and tired of always getting the [[redacted]] end of the stick when it comes to me getting vehicles. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
My windows will not roll up and down. If I roll them down they will not come back up. My air conditioning went out and I had to drive , 45 minutes, home in 105 degree heat with no recourse . I could have passed out! There was a recall on the windows parts but I bought my jeep used and the recall ended before I purchased it. If chrysler diamler knows that there is an issue there should be no end date to the recall. Every vehicle should be repaired. What if I had a baby or child with me?
While driving the vehicle the car started having various electrical problems. The wipers kept going on and off and all instrument lights kept going on and off.
Transmission failure due to not being replaced when scheduled for maintenance
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and merging onto the interstate, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The RPM revved up but the vehicle did not respond. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the passenger's side front tire was wobbling. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that three tires needed to be replaced due to tread belt damage...
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and that the heater core and transmission were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased to be repaired. The thermostat was replaced, the brake lines were bled however, the tires were not replaced. The contact stated that she was not provided a copy of the repair order. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle manufacturer was notified of the failure. The tire manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that an abnormal noise would emit from the suspension. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and she was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
My heater takes 45-60 mins to heat up my car, and it doesn't blow full force when it's on the highest setting. On cold days I literally have to start my car up 45 before I need to leave just to have a slight warmth inside. Once I'm moving, it barely blows any heat through the vents. The highest setting feels like it's on the lowest setting.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 192,000.
Manufacturing defect on EVAP canister, the nipple for the EVAP hose is too large for hose diameter, 3/8" hose cracks after a couple years when the rubber is not new, causing emissions test failure. Hose replaced several times.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data