2008 Jeep Liberty

Above average

Owners filed 541 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the fuel system. It has been recalled 5 times.

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When it fails
020k40k60k90k120k200k
60,000 milesMedian miles at failure

443 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 40,000–50,000 miles.

Most common 2008 Jeep Liberty problems

93 of the 541 complaints (17%) are about the fuel system.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Fuel System, Gasoline · fuel system90
001
Electrical System86
112
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system53
000
Structure › Body · body and frame41
000
Air Bags · airbags40
6011
Unknown or Other35
000
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly19
000
Visibility/Wiper · wipers18
010
Structure · body and frame14
000
Service Brakes · brakes14
010

2008 Jeep Liberty fuel system problems

17% of all complaints

93 of the 541 complaints are about the fuel system. This is what owners describe:

  • leaks oil or fluid4% · 4
  • turns on the check engine light3% · 3

Share of the 93 fuel system complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
37,000 mi
median of 79 reports
Peak year of filing
2011
50 fuel system complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
0 · 0 · 1
in these complaints
Recalls on the fuel system
None
“The last 3 times I have filled the gas tank on my vehicle, gas has overflowed onto the ground. After the 2nd time, the check engine light came on. I brought it to the dealership and was advised the code read that the filler neck was faulty and needed to be replaced.”
Owner complaint, filed Nov 25, 2011 at 33,000 miles
“While filling 2008 jeep liberty, past 6 times, the gas tends to seep out. Mileage when started ~43k miles. Even when the rubber cover over the gas nozzle fits snug with the throat of the gas inlet, gas has leaked. *tr”
Owner complaint, filed Apr 18, 2011

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2007: 2 complaints, 0 about the fuel system'072008: 8 complaints, 0 about the fuel system2009: 18 complaints, 2 about the fuel system'092010: 28 complaints, 14 about the fuel system2011: 73 complaints, 50 about the fuel system'112012: 58 complaints, 19 about the fuel system2013: 57 complaints, 3 about the fuel system'132014: 55 complaints, 3 about the fuel system2015: 58 complaints, 0 about the fuel system'152016: 36 complaints, 1 about the fuel system2017: 31 complaints, 1 about the fuel system'172018: 39 complaints, 0 about the fuel system2019: 27 complaints, 0 about the fuel system'192020: 25 complaints, 0 about the fuel system2021: 13 complaints, 0 about the fuel system'212022: 3 complaints, 0 about the fuel system2023: 1 complaints, 0 about the fuel system'232024: 2 complaints, 0 about the fuel system2025: 3 complaints, 0 about the fuel system'252026: 4 complaints, 0 about the fuel systemRecall 08V455000 (visibility)Recall 08V525000 (parking brake)Recall 09E039000 (suspension)Recall 10V550000 (visibility)Recall 13V121000 (body and frame)NHTSA investigation DP14004
All complaintsAbout the fuel systemRecall (red: the fuel system)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2008 Liberty peaked in 2011, with 73 filed that year. No recall on file covers the fuel system, the subject of 17% of the complaints. In 2026 owners filed 4 so far.

5 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Structure13V121000
Filed Apr 3, 201362,578 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC

Defect. 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.

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.

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.

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor10V550000
Filed Nov 3, 201012,027 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC

Defect. 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.

Risk. A FAILING OR INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM WILL REDUCE A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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.

Suspension09E039000
Filed Jun 19, 200944 vehiclesRock Krawler/Pure Performance Group, Inc

Defect. ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.

Parking Brake08V525000
Filed Oct 8, 20083,663 vehiclesChrysler LLC

Defect. 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.

Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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.

Visibility › Windshield08V455000
Filed Sep 9, 2008494 vehiclesChrysler LLC

Defect. 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.

Risk. IF THE GLASS SEPARATES WHILE DRIVING, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE OR INJURE A PEDESTRIAN.

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.

All 5 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. One names the 2008 Liberty.

Totally Integrated Power Module FailureDefect petition DP14004Closed
Opened Sep 25, 2014Closed Jul 24, 2015electrical system

In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 …

Technical service bulletins

49 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2008 Liberty. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

equipment 12engine 9transmission 7electrical system 6body and frame 5fuel system 3seat belts 2brakes 1
14-003-13Warranty extensionMar 5, 2013fuel system

Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X46 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may experience a fuel spit back condition during a refueling event.

14-003-13Warranty extensionMar 5, 2013fuel system

Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X46 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may experience a fuel spit back condition during a refueling event.

14-003-13Warranty extensionMar 5, 2013body and frame

Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X46 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may experience a fuel spit back condition during a refueling event.

SB-14-003-13Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2, 2013fuel system

JEEP: ON SOME JEEPS, WHEN REFUELING, THE FUEL WILL SPIT BACK DUE TO INLET HECK VALVE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING REPLACING FUEL TANK WITH NEW PART. MODELS 2008 LIBERTY, 2007-2008 NITRO. *PE

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
Version testedOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2008 Jeep Liberty 4-DR. w/SAB———★★★★★22.8%

New Car Assessment Program results for this model year. Ratings compare cars of similar size and weight only.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Electrical System
Filed Aug 19, 2026ID

Twice it’s happened my turned. I went to turn my my key to power to open the doors and the heater went off. The horn started blaring. The windshield wipers came on. They was squirting out windshield fluid and I wasn’t even in the car yet I couldn’t get it to shut off so I got under. I took a fuse out. It turned off and now my car doesn’t run. The first address is my home address at [XXX], and the second one was at the [XXX]. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Air Bags
Filed Mar 31, 2026TX

Airbag light has been coming on and stays on. When I start my vehicle the airbag in the dash on passenger side sounds like it’s trying to escape. Scary. I have a service appointment for April 2, 2026, Thursday. They can’t get me in sooner. I understand the recall doesn’t apply. I’m stating that it SHOULD! Please expand your recall to more Jeep models. I want this on record as I am deeply concerned about my safety.

Suspension
Filed Mar 5, 2026MN

Suspension rotting out for jeeps were recalled up until 2007. My 2008 jeep has the same issue with rotted suspension bars. Originally recalls were for 2005 they added up to 2007. Mine is a 2008. We need to add another year suspension bar is rusted in half. 158 thousand miles. the rest of underbody is solid. .

Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 3, 2026NH

I am having problems when I back up and turn the steering wheel it starts to make noise and it slows down line it don't want to turn. And my EPS light will not turn off no matter what I do to it. There is something seriously wrong when I'm backing up n turning the wheels if you could please help me an if it has nothing to do with the recall but I'm sure it dies let me know what it is. Thank You [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Suspension
Filed Oct 19, 2025MN

Both lower rear control arms rusted out, broke off entirely while driving. Under 100k miles. This issue was recalled on the same make and model up until 2007 but they clearly haven't fixed the issue.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 21, 2025MD

Steering wheel air bag went off on its own. Started the car and pop. Door locks won’t work on drivers door when unlocking with key fob

Air BagsCrash
Filed Jul 24, 2025AL

The contact's husband owned a 2008 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag and traction control warning lights would flash on the instrument panel. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned while crossing a puddle of water and landed in a ditch. The side curtain air bags deployed; however, the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that an abnormal odor was emitted from the vehicle. The contact sustained bruising on the left arm but did not seek medical attention. A police report was not filed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was initially towed to the contact's home and was later towed to an independent tow yard. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown.

Suspension
Filed Oct 16, 2024NY

Rear control arms rusted on both sides. One side cracked almost completely through. Mechanic confirmed close to failure which would cause loss of control of vehicle. In 2017 this model was recalled for this danger but only through model year 2007. Appears same defective part was used in this model year (2008). No warning lights of problem. Observed myself and mechanic confirmed problem.

Structure › Body
Filed May 5, 2024IN

Recently driving down the road heard a very loud noice thought i had a tire blowout. It was both Rear lower control arms broken Completely into( very rusty ).It also broke my exhaust and banged up the driveshaft. This is very expensive to repair and could have very well been Deadly. Would like for someone to contact me asap ty

Air Bags
Filed Jun 2, 2023FL

The air bag light has been turning on for no reason I don’t know what’s causing it

Electrical System
Filed Aug 28, 2022CA

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.

Tires
Filed Aug 23, 2022MA

I was driving from NY City to Boston, MA when suddenly I hear a big noise thankful to God I didn't lose control on my vehicle, I parked and notice the driver's side tire was completely deflated. I wait for several hours for help. Also one of the rear tires has big bulge on it. I check for any recalls on these tires, but there is none for this size. What can I do? The tires have only 2000-3000 miles on the car. I call Cooper customer service recalls and they were rude and did't help at all. This is a safety issue and I would like my tires to be replaced ASAP. Thank yo

Air Bags
Filed Aug 11, 2022SD

Airbag system failure due to clockspring malfunction. Identified by owner due to airbag system failuer warning light and repaired by Billion Chrysler, Jeep, Ram in Sioux Falls, SD.

Electrical System › Horn
Filed Nov 10, 2021PA

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while at a standstill, the horn and windshield wipers would activate independently. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact to call NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was unavailable. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE FAILURE FROM RECURRING.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 27, 2021CT

Airbag was replaced Sept 2019. I just had to replace coil spring again in the airbag Very costly

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm
Filed Aug 4, 202174,762 milesMI

The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while replacing the brake pads, the contact became aware that the driver’s side lower control arm and rear axle were corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V278000 (Suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 74,762.

EngineFire
Filed Jun 13, 2021NY

We had a fire in the engine compartment. Fire started at the engine manifold ! We took pictures of the damage! This could have killed my son in law ! We gifted the vehicle to him so it could be used as a station vehicle. A dangerous situation Exist ! There is no recall or acknowledgment of this problem being identified!

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jun 1, 2021AZ

Gas burps out every time you fill the tank!

Service BrakesFire
Filed Apr 12, 2021138,880 milesKY

ONCE PARKED THE HEAT SHEILD CAME UP AGAINST THE HEATER CORE AND MUST HAVE SPARKED CAUSING IT TO CATCH FIRE UNDER THE HOOD! NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED BEFORE CAUSING A POSSIBLE FATAL ISSUE

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Mar 22, 2021143,000 milesAZ

WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK TO FULL CAPACITY AND FUEL FLOW IS SHUT OFF, FUEL COMES BACK UP OUT OF FILL PORT SPILLING AT LEAST 2 CUPS OF GAS OVER FILLER AND GROUND. HAPPENS EVERY TIME TANK IS FILLED FULL. THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY ENGINE OFF WHILE AT ANY GAS STATION. IT IS AN APPARENT FAILURE ON A VALVE IN THE GAS TANK REQUIRING ENTIRE TANK TO BE REPLACED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO MANUFACTURER.

Power TrainCrash
Filed Mar 14, 2021109,000 milesCA

ON 17 FEBRUARY, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I PLACED MY CAR INTO REVERSE TO BACK INTO AN AVAILABLE PARKING SPOT AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP ON ITS OWN AND SHOT THE CAR BACKWARD AT TOP SPEED HITTING AND TOPPLING A SAN DIEGO LIGHT POST AND STOPPING WHEN IT HIT A TREE. NO ONE WAS INJURED THANK GOODNESS. I FOUND ON LINE THAT THIS HAD HAPPENED AT LEAST 31 TIMES WITH A SIMILAR JEEP LIBERTY.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 7, 2021TX

THE VEHICLE STARTS GOOD NO PROBLEMS DURING THE FIST START OF THE ENGINE ON THE DAY, MY WORK IS A FOLLOWS I MAKE SEVERAL STOPS DURING THE DAY WITH AN APPROXIMATED 30 MIN IN BETWEEN, LATER DURING THE DAY VEHICLE STALLS, SEVERAL LIGHTS ON DASH BOARD FLUSH AND MOVE, I HAVE TO MAKE SERVAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE ENGINE VEHICLE CONTINUE TO STALLS, AT THIS PINTS THE VEHICLE HAS STAID SEVERAL OCCASIONS AT THE DEALER AND DIFFERENT MECHANIC PER THE DEALER THEY DINT NOW WHY THE VEHICLE IS DOING THIS , PER MECHANIC STARTER, AND ALTERNATOR GOOD. SO FAR I HAD REPLACE THE BATTERY, COMPUTER AND PAY FOR MULTIPLE INSPECTIONS, THIS IS FRUSTRATING, I ALSO NOTICED ONLINE RE SEARCH MULTIPLE JEEP OWNERS HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT, ANY ASSISTANCE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU .

Structure › Body
Filed Feb 24, 202170,000 milesAZ

THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION GOING ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE SKY SLIDER ROOF ALMOST CAME OFF. IT STARTED FLAPPING VERY BAD. I HAD IT FIXED AND IT IS BROKEN AGAIN.

Service Brakes
Filed Jan 24, 2021116,100 milesCA

I'M SPEEDING UP AS I'M PASSING A TRUCK ON 395, SIGNALING WITH LEFT BLINKER. START SPEED AS BEGINNING TO PASS IS APPROX. 55 MPH. I SIGNAL RIGHT AS I PULL BACK IN THE SOUTH BOUND LANE, TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AS I NOTICE I'M DRIVING 80 MPH. THE GAS PEDAL IS STUCK AND THE CAR IS GOING 80 MPH ON ITS OWN. I STEP ON THE BRAKE CAREFULLY BUT ITS ROCK HARD AND DOESN'T MOVE AT ALL. AT THIS POINT THE CAR IS STUCK AT 80 MPH. I TRY TO BRAKE AGAIN BUT THE SAME - BRAKE PEDAL IS STUCK, DOESN'T MOVE AT ALL AND IS ROCK HARD. ROAD CONDITIONS ARE GOOD SO I'M IN A "CONTROLLED PANIC", AND TRY THE BRAKE ONE MORE TIME. THIS TIME THE BRAKES ENGAGE AND I GET THE CAR DOWN TO 65 MPH. I DON'T WANT TO BURN THE BRAKES SO I RELEASE THE BRAKE AND IMMEDIATELY THE CAR SPEEDS UP ON ITS OWN TO 80 MPH. I REPEAT. SLOW TO 65 MPH, STEP OFF THE BRAKE AND AGAIN THE CAR IMMEDIATELY SPEEDS UP TO 80 MPH. AT THIS POINT MY THOUGHTS GO TO CRUISE CONTROL (WHICH I HAD NOT ACTIVATED OR USED ON THIS TRIP). I PULL THE "CANCEL" ON THE CRUISE CONTROL, NOTHING. I TRY AGAIN AND LOOK AT THE DASHBOARD WHERE THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT IS "OFF", INDICATING CRUISE CONTROL IS NOT ON. I TURN THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND PULL THE "CANCEL" AGAIN AND BRAKE. THIS TIME THE CAR COMES OUT OF IT, AND I TURN THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF AGAIN. SINCE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT EVEN ON TO BEGIN WITH, I DON'T KNOW IF THAT'S WHAT ACTUALLY MADE THE CAR 'UNFREEZE'. I WAS LUCKY I WAS ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF ROAD WITH NO TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME. SINCE I WAS PA

Service Brakes
Filed Jan 18, 2021PA

THERE IS A GRINDING NOICE COMING FROM EITHER THE TRANSFER CASE OR THE DOVE SHAFT, EITHER WAS IT IS LOUD AND CAUSES LIGHTS ON THE DASH TO COME ON AND STAY ILLUMINATED THE LIGHTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, ESP BAS, AND SERVICE 4WD.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 17, 202199,750 milesFL

CAR AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCKS MANY TIMES PER DAY. NO ONE AROUND, NO KEYS NEAR BY. CAR WAS KEY LOCKED AND THIS UNLOCKING STILL CONTINUES. CAR IS STATIONARY PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL DAYS. I REPORTED ONLY THE BEGINNING DATE

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Dec 8, 2020150,000 milesMI

BLEND DOOR FOR DEFROSTER JAMMED AT VENTS FOR A/C. ACTUATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. DOOR TO BLEND IS JAMMED DUE TO GLUE AND FOAM. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT JEEP IS AWARE OF. WINDOWS SUDDENLY FOG UP AND NO WAY TO CLEAR AS THE BLEND DOOR IS JAMMED. THE REPAIR IS ESTIMATED AT $500. THIS SHOULD NOT BE BORN ON THE BACKS OF THE CONSUMER AS THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT JEEP FAILED TO FIX PROPERLY THROUGH THE HISTORY OF THE JEEP LIBERTY..

Air BagsCrash4 injured
Filed Nov 11, 2020200,105 milesOH

THIS CARS TIPM SYSTEM IS EXTREMELY FAULTY I'VE HAD IT FIXED 3 ALREADY AND IT STILL ACTS AS OF IT IS POSSESSED. THIS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY WHERE THE CAR STARTED GOING OFF BY IT'S SELF STALLED AND COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I ALMOST DIED. THERE HAS BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VEHICLES TIPM SYSTEM BUT JEEP REFUSES TO RECALL THEM. ALSO THE AIRBAGS DO NOT DEPLOY. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE

Air Bags
Filed Oct 27, 2020MI

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SZOTT M-59 CHRYSLER JEEP (6700 HIGHLAND RD, WHITE LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIP, MI 48383) FOR ROUTINE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE. UPON RETURN OF THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE SAME DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT, OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Suspension
Filed Oct 1, 2020285,000 milesSC

I HAD A REAR DIFFERENTIAL KIT PUT IN MY CAR BACK IN MARCH 2016 AND LOW AND BEHOLD THE SAME ISSUE IS GOING ON NOW. I ALSO HAD THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUBS REPLACE AND STILL THE WHINING NOSE.

Seat Belts
Filed Sep 20, 2020141,300 milesFL

THE PASSENGER BACK SEAT SEATBELT THREAD CAME APART WHILE MY SON WAS WEARING IT DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ROAD WHEN A CAR PULLS OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND HAD TO DO A QUICK STOP LUCKY I WAS NOT IN A ACCIDENT.*DT*JB*DT*DT*JB*DT*DT*DT*DT*DT*JB CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR ONLY 2 YEARS.*JB VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT SEATBELT REPLACEMENT WASN'T THERE.*JB THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE OLD PARTS WERE EITHER DISPOSED OF BY THE DEALER OR POSSIBLY LOST. *TR

Unknown or Other
Filed Sep 6, 2020150,000 milesAZ

I HAVE A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY WITH A SKYSLIDER THAT RECENTLY BROKE. NO ONE CAN REPAIR OR FIND PARTS TO REPAIR THIS. AT HIGH SPEEDS THE TOP CAN LIFT OFF OF THE VEHICLE AND FLAP IN THE WIND. IT LEAKS WATER BECAUSE IT NO LONGER SEALS. IT POSES A DANGER TO MYSELF AND OTHERS WHEN IT CATCHES WIND BECOMES LOOSE AND LIFTS OFF OF THE JEEP. ITS A DISTRACTIONS BECAUSE IT DOESNT WORK CORRECTLY AND PERIOD FLAPPINGS CAUSE ME TO LOOK AWAY FROM THE ROAD. I AM CURRENTLY USE USING PIECES OF METAL TO JUST KEEP IN CLOSED. THE ONLINE COMMUNITY IS ASKING FOR A RECALL AND THINKS THIS POSES A DANGER TO OTHER DRIVERS.

Structure › Body
Filed Aug 29, 2020102,875 milesMA

ALL THESE COMPLAINTS ON THE SKY SLIDER ANY CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS OR CHRYSLER ISSUING COMPENSATION? OR BUY BACKS?

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Aug 6, 202045,000 milesMI

WINDSHEILD WIPER MOTOR/WASHER MOTOR DOESN'T WORK. THERE WAS A RECALL. BUT MY JEEP LIBERTY VIN NUMBER WASN'T INCLUDED. IT HASN'T WORKED FOR A LONG TIME. I THOUGHT IT WAS A LEAK IN THE HOSE. IT'S THE MOTOR, SO I WAS TOLD.

Air Bags
Filed Aug 5, 2020CA

LIGTH ON THE DASH INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON WHILE CAR IS ON MONTN., SHOWING A PERSON FIGURE AN SIR PICTURE!!

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Aug 3, 2020118,000 milesMO

OUR 2008 JEEP LIBERTY WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE HORN BEGAN HONKING ON IT'S OWN, THE VEHICLE STARTED, THE ALTERNATOR MADE THE BELT BURN, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. ALL OF THIS WAS HAPPENING WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WAS LOCKED. WHEN WE TRIED TO PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP MAKING THE NOISES OR SHUT OFF.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 11, 202098,500 milesTX

THE AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING IS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, IT HAS TO WHERE ALL THE LIGHTS COME ON THE DASH BOARD AND THE PART IS ONLY FACTORY MADE AT AN OUTRAGEOUS PRICE.

Electrical System
Filed Jul 4, 2020120,000 milesPA

THE TIPM FAILED, CAUSING ALL TYPES OF SERIOUS PROBLEMS WHICH YOU ARE ALREADY AWARE OF.

Structure › Body
Filed Jun 12, 2020130,000 milesCO

SKY SLIDER IS BROKE AND NOBODY HAS THE PARTS TO FIX IT. IT LEAKS WATER AND DOESN'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY SO THE NOISE IS AWFUL. ONLY FIX IT TO SCREW IT SHUT OR REPLACE WITH HARD ROOF. WE NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS ASAP. *TR

Unknown or Other
Filed Jun 11, 2020150,000 milesCA

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY, MY VINYL SKY SLIDER ROOF FLEW OFF THE TRACKS AND BROKE THE PLASTIC PIECES THAT HOLD THE ROOF ON. THE ROOF IS UN REPAIRABLE DUE TO PARTS BEING DISCONTINUED. *TR

Service Brakes
Filed May 6, 2020115,000 milesGA

WHEN I AM DRIVING MY JEEP THE PARKING BREAK WILL RANDOMLY COME ON WHEN I AM DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OR STREET. THE HEAT SHAFT UNDER MY JEEP COMPLETELY FELL OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING 30 MILES PER HOUR ON A CITY STREET. THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS, LOCKS AND AUTO START FREQUENTLY GLITCH OUT WHERE THEY JUST DO NOT WORK AT ALL. THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKS ONLY ABOUT HALF OF THE TIME AND WILL NOT TURN ON AT ALL THE OTHER HALF OF THE TIME. *TR

Unknown or Other
Filed May 3, 2020178,176 milesMN

THE SKY SLIDER DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY WHICH IS CAUSING WATER DAMAGE AIR LEAKS THRU THE WHOLE THING AND I LIVE IN COLD MN SO THE WINTER ITS FREEZING ALSO WORRIED CUZ IT SOUNDS LIKE ITS GOING TO BLOW OFF WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 20 MILE A HOUR

Electrical System
Filed Mar 1, 2020146,000 milesMN

TIPM FAILURE IN TRANSIT. JEEP STALLED ON ROADWAY. ALL DASH LIGHTS LIT, AND "NO BUS" ON THE ODOMETER. NEAR COLLISIONS BUT LUCKY THEY MANAGED TO STOP. 2008 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED. IS NOT OPEN FOR A RECALL ON THE TIPM REPLACEMENT THOUGH ALL OTHER YEARS WITH SAME MODULE ARE. '07 09' AND LATER. NOT SAFE. AND POTENTIALLY DEADLY.

Structure › Body
Filed Feb 8, 2020UT

IT WOULDN'T LET ME CLICK ON MULTIPLE OTHER OPTIONS LIKE THE WINDSHIELD. SNOW BLOWS THROUGH THE FRONT VENT SOMETIMES AS I'M DRIVING IF I HAVE IT ON REGULAR HEAT OR DEFROST. THE BREAKS HAVE ALWAYS SQUEAKED SINCE I GOT THE VEHICLE IN 2018. I HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE SEATBELT TO GET IT TO LOCK IN PLACE. THE WHEEL SOMETIMES TURNS ON ITS OWN RANDOMLY TO THE LEFT AND THE SUSPENSION IS REALLY OFF AND BOUNCY.

Service Brakes
Filed Feb 8, 2020UT

THE SEATBELTS HAVE A TRICK I HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE DRIVERS SEATBELT TO GET IT TO CLICK. THE BREAKS HAVE ALWAYS SQUEAKED AND NOT STOPPED CORRECTLY THE SUSPENSION FEELS OFF. THE WHEEL TURNS TO THE LEFT. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE AIRBAGS BECAUSE I HAVE YET TO GET INTO A WRECK. THE WHEEL TURNED TO THE LEFT STARING UP MY CAR AFTER GETTING GAS CAUSING ME TO SMASH IN MY PASSENGER DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. PROBLEMS UPON PROBLEMS SINCE I GOT THE VEHICLE FROM FOUR SEASONS AUTO IN ST.GEORGE UTAH. BUSY NOW HAS DAMAGE THE ENGINE GETS HOT AND SMELLY. SNOW WILL LITERALLY BLOW THROUGH MY DEFROST VENTS AND HIT ME IN THE FACE WITH MISTS OF SNOW.

Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 7, 2020150,000 milesSC

THE SKY SLIDER IS KNOWN TO LEAK, STOP WORKING, AND IS KNOWN TO DETACH FROM VEHICLES WHILE TRAVELING. CURRENTLY WITH MINE IT HAS STOPPED WORKING, IT LEAKS BAD, AND THE PARTS THAT KEEP IT SECURED HAVE BROKEN OFF CAUSING WIND TO RUSH INSIDE FROM BOTH SIDES IN THE FRONT.

Structure › Body
Filed Jan 17, 202095,000 milesSC

MY ROOF SKY SLIDER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRACK THAT IT CONNECTS TO AND WILL NOT STAY ON THE ROOF WITHOUT MANUAL INTERVENTION. I CURRENTLY HAVE THE ROOF TAPED DOWN SO IT DOES NOT FLY OFF WHILE DRIVING. WITH THE SLIDER BEING DISCONNECTED, IT HAS CAUSED MANY LEAKS TO ALLOW WATER INTO THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, DAMAGING THE ROOF, FLOORBOARDS, AND HAS GOTTEN INTO SOME OF THE ELECTRICAL AREAS SUCH AS OVERHEAD LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT DASH. INITIAL DISCONNECT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AND SKYSLIDER WAS CLOSED. IT STARTED TO OPEN UP IN THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER FROM WIND PRESSURE AND WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTON TO OPEN IT. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE PINS THAT KEEP THE SLIDER IN PLACE DISCONNECTED AND WILL NOT CONNECT BACK TOGETHER. CURRENTLY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, REAR DRIVER SIDE, AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE ALL HAVE DISCONNECTED PINS AND THE SLIDER WILL NOT STAY ON THE ROOF WITHOUT INTERVENTION. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE. THIS IS VERY MUCH A SAFETY ISSUE AS IF I WERE TO REMOVE THE TAPE HOLDING THE ROOF DOWN, IT WOULD FLY OFF WHILE DRIVING, PUTTING MYSELF AND OTHERS IN DANGER. MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION (AND POOR MANUFACTURING IN MY OPINION) IS THE MAIN PROBLEM THAT HAS CAUSED THIS ISSUE. I HAD USED THE SLIDER LESS THAN 10 TIMES BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. I CONTACTED INSURANCE TO OPEN A CLAIM AND THEY SAID IT WOULD FALL UNDER MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION AND THAT WAS NOT COVERED IN MY COVERAGE.

Air Bags
Filed Jan 14, 202091,000 milesAZ

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH,TOOK TO LARRY MILLER AVONDALE TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED AS TO WHAT IS CAUSE,WAS TOLD DRIVERS AIRBAG NEEDS REPLACED,HAVE CALLED AND TRIED TO SUBMIT A CLAIM WITH CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE 800-992-1997. I HAVE A REFERENCE #,WAS TOLD I'D HAVE TO PAY $1300. OUT OF POCKET CAUSE THERES NOT A RECALL PENDING ON MY VEHICLE..BUT IT'S AN AIRBAG ISSUE..HAD TO WAIT 2 WEEKS TO GET INTO DEALERSHIP WITH A APPOINTMENT..

Engine
Filed Jan 8, 2020100,000 milesPA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE FROM A PARKED POSITION, THE VEHICLE CALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THEN ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUSE PANEL WAS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION NUMBER: 10136536 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jan 5, 2020125,000 milesCA

2008 JEEP LIBERTY....THE SUNROOF SLIDER HAS ALMOST FLOWN OFF WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH TWICE ON CITY STREETS, IT RIPPED OFF MY STEREO ANTENNA AND LUCKILY IT DIDNT FLY OFF ...I'VE READ ABOUT OTHER 2008 JEEP LIBERTY OWNERS HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. CHRYSLER IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT!!!! I GUESS IT'S SAFE TO ASSUME THAT WHEN THE SUNROOF DOES FLY OFF, KILLS SOMEBODY OR MAYBE SEVERAL PEOPLE, MAYBE, CHRYSLER WILL DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. WHAT'S THIS WORLD COMING TOO?

Complaints 1-50 of 541, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2002
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20123852140Above average
2011181320Routine
2010197240Routine
2009108120Routine
2008 — this page541540Above average
20077037120Above average
20061,37210191Fatalities reported
20051,1188275Fatalities reported
20041,10113392Fatalities reported
20031,35213113Fatalities reported
20021,80814214Fatalities reported
200110001Fatalities reported
20006000Routine

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2008 Jeep Liberty: questions buyers ask

Is the 2008 Jeep Liberty a good car?

It is not among the Liberty years to avoid. Owners filed 541 complaints, against about 703 for a typical Liberty year. The most common complaint is about the fuel system (17%).

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Jeep Liberty?

The fuel system: 93 of the 541 complaints (17%) are about it. Owners most often say it leaks oil or fluid (4%) and turns on the check engine light (3%). The typical report comes at 37,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Liberty have?

5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Apr 3, 2013. The largest, 13V121000, covered 62,578 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2008 Jeep Liberty problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 60,000 miles. For the fuel system the midpoint is 37,000 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2008 Jeep Liberty?

Yes, once. DP14004 ("Totally Integrated Power Module Failure") was opened Sep 25, 2014 and closed Jul 24, 2015.

Are there service bulletins for the 2008 Jeep Liberty?

The manufacturer filed 49 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the engine (9), the transmission (7) and the electrical system (6). They include a warranty extension, 14-003-13, filed Mar 5, 2013. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Apr 3, 2013. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.