Reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers, shown in full
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Our database holds 1,100 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Jeep Liberty. Each one is a report filed by an owner or driver and published by NHTSA without most of them being verified. A complaint is not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. Narratives are shown exactly as filed.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
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Yes I checked for recall on my 04 jeep liberty suspension and there is a recall on it I was driving my jeep and it is pulling so much that it's scary to drive but it's the only vehicle I have to get back and fourth to work so I researched it and everything it's saying on the recall is what is going on I'm afraid to get in a wreck and not only hurt my but mostly hurt anyone else in a crash where can I take it to get fixed
Rt passenger lower ball joint broke. Found out it was an older recall for this when I didn't own the jeep. Want to know if the recall could still be good
The tires began vibrating no matter what speed. The sidewall became very thin. The tire pressure monitoring sensor light keeps coming on even though the tires and TPMS sensors are brand new
Tires shake, grind and make a pulsing noise when trying to stop.
I was going around a corner when it felt like a cinder block was under it. I stopped and looked but it wouldn't go and the driver's wheel was slumped where you couldn't drive it. I called the tow truck and had it towed to get it fixed. The Lower Ball Joint and control arm had to be replaced on both sides in the front. It was going to happen on the passenger side also. If I would have been on the freeway my car would have flipped and I wouldn't have survived. The back tires had a recall on them that I had done. Also the upper Ball joints had to be replaced.
[XXX] My son’s 2004 jeep liberty with 90k miles was towed to Andy Mohr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram4505 W 96th St Indianapolis, IN 46268 by Cooks. I requested the vehicle be towed bc at approximately 530am i was driving the vehicle in the parking lot and turned right out of the parking lot in order to pull to a stop sign. Shortly after turning the wheel to the right I heard grinding that got progressively worse as I continued to coast to the stop sign. Then i heard a loud noise a and couldn’t move the vehicle. The tire fell off and I got out and fluid was leaking from vehicle. I researched recall for this vehicle and there were several regarding ball joints and knuckles rusting and breaking. I called the dealership days after it was towed and Spoke with Landon (sales) @935am he noted there was a Recall on ball joints 9/12/2006 and he said he would print the document he will review notes pass to Corey (service) and I should get a call back the following Monday. I never heard back. I called the dealership to follow up on status of recall and repairs. I never received an any confirmation that any research was done on the recall but I did approve the repairs. However I continue to find so much information on problems with this issue . I would like to be reimbursed for the repairs. The car was a gift from my son’s grandmother and was in immaculate condition despite being older vehicle she rarely drove it as the mileage reflected. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty and while DRIVING AND MAKING TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE NOISE WAS ALSO HEARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. I got woke up this morning with the alarm going off.. no one was around the Jeep.. I know this because I have security cameras.. my husband check the fuse box and inside they were water in the fuse box..which it rain last night and I don’t know how it is getting wet.. my lights are wanted to stay on. And when I turn the ignition off my Jeep off wants to continue running.. I have had it to several different mechanics and no one seems to know exactly what the problem is.. please help me fix this problem..
While driving at speed (~70 mph) on the Interstate, while on a straightaway, the vehicle began to sway as if being pushed by wind or like being passed by a semi truck. The swaying continued for 10 to 20 seconds before the rear passenger tire sidewall suffered a sudden catastrophic failure which made steering the vehicle very difficult. I had not struck any significant road debris prior to this incident or taken the vehicle off-road since purchasing the tires. The vehicle was able to stop in the breakdown lane without losing control. There were no injuries or other incidents as a result of the tire failure. The driver replaced the tire with a spare. The tire repair shop replaced the failed tire under the manufacturers warranty. Approximate miles on the failed tire - ~5000 miles Length of service - < 4 months Tire Size - P 235 / 70 R 16
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 06V288000 (Suspension), 13V252000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Structure), and 18V278000 (Suspension). The contact scheduled a recall repair appointment, and after arriving at the dealer, was informed that parts were not yet available for the recall repairs. The dealer suggested that the appointment be rescheduled. The appointment was rescheduled. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ball joints fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact stated that the dealer had the vehicle for almost a month before the contact was advised that the recall repairs could not be completed due to other vehicle failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 183,674. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V085000 (Suspension). The vehicle was taken to an undisclosed dealer, where the recall repair was completed; however, the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started shaking violently. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a parking lot where the front passenger’s side wheel detached from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was under a parts warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear windows failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.
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 [XXX] will not come outta limp mode so there for the rpms will not go over 2500 rpms and id like to know [XXX] 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 [XXX] thing and only have it maybe 2 months before it started doing this [XXX] and just paid God [XXX] $3,500 for this [XXX] God [XXX] piece of [XXX]some one please help before I put a rag in the gas tank and light that [XXX] on fire I'm [XXX] sick and tired of always getting the [XXX] 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).
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that after making a left turn, the front driver-side wheel detached and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower ball joints, the upper control arms, and the axle had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 85,439.
Was turning into a parking spot at a convenient store and my driver front lower ball joint snapped at the base it is a clean break you can hold part in back to gather without gaps. Only if I could glue it back together it would look unbroken. Just joking but yeah at least I wasn’t driving down the road
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.
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH going through the green traffic light her vehicle had been hit by another vehicle in the intersection passing a red light. The contact stated that her vehicle was crashed head-on, however, the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that a police report was filed, and the vehicle was towed. The contact stated that the ambulance was dispatched to the scene to evaluate her, and had determined that she was okay at the time and did not have to go to the hospital. The contact stated that she only suffered from a few bruises. The manufacturer nor the dealer were notified of the failure. The mileage failure was 200,000.
The driver side seatbelt will not stay buckled has a hard time to buckle if it does and then comes unbuckled again driving down the road. There has been numerous complaints I see already for this what do I need to fix it
I made an appointment at my local Jeep Deslership to have the recall hitch installed. Upon arrival, the service representative told me he needed to hook up a device to read my Jeeps computer codes. I declined that service because I only wanted the recall processed. He then informed me that a hitch couldn't be installed by 5pm "when they closed". After a 30 minute wait, the service representative told me that the bolts in the grame were "to rusted" to be removed to install the hitch. I would like to know if I can file for financial reimbursement when I pay for another business to install the hitch since I've given Jeep the opportunity to fix the recall and they've refused.
Control arm just instantly broke while I was driving down the highway. I didn't know about the recall till I seen it on web site so no authorities were contacted.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PLACING FUEL INTO THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL SPEWED OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PLACE FUEL INTO THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE MINOR REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER BUT WAS UNABLE TO SPEAK WITH A REPRESENTATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT 3 MPH, WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE BALL JOINT FRACTURED. THE RIM AND THE FRAME LOWERED AND THE WHEEL DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED HE SAW ONLINE THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V278000 (SUSPENSION) AND INFORMED BECK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (256 US-17, PALATKA, FL 32177) OF THE FAILURE AND RECALL HOWEVER, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ALREADY REPAIRED UNDER RECALL SEVERAL YEARS AGO. A VIN SEARCH WAS PERFORMED AND THE RESULT SHOWED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 204,038.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO GEARS CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPM SURGED WHILE DRIVING 40-50 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED DURING THE FAILURE WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OCCASIONALLY THE TRANSMISSION CEASED IN FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY HER SON WHO RETRIEVED DTC CODES: P0700 (TCM) AND P0734 (INCORRECT GEAR RATIO). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
NOT SURE WHEN LOCKS STOPPED ONLY DRIVERS DOOR LOCKS WITH FOB. MAIN PROBLEM DRIVERS REAR BLINKER-STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING REPLACED BULBS AND NOTHING. WHOLE UNIT DOESN'T WORK.
THIS CAR HAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT NO-ONE CAN FIGURE IT OUT. IT KEEPS GIVING US ALL THESE ERROR CODES: P0430, P2305, P2311, P2317 AND P0430. WE HAD REPLACED ALL THE SPARKPLUGS, THE ELECTRIC COILS, BATTERY, STARTER, THE COMPUTER (PCM), IGNITION SWITCH, THE 02 SENSOR AND STILL THE CAR WILL NOT STAY ON AND SHAKES WHILE IS RUNNING.
ABOUT A MONTH AGO I WAS COMING UP THE MOUNTAIN AND IT WAS HARD TO STERE AND IT MADE ME HIT A GARD RAIL ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN ABOUT A WEEK AGO I WAS GOING TO TOWN AND I STOPPED AT THE STORE TO GET GAS AND TURN IT OFF AND IT WOULD NOT START BACK SO I DON'T NO WHAT IS WRONG
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