2003 Jeep Liberty Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2003 Jeep Liberty, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 98,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline structure” (56% of reports).
- 89fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 98,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gasoline structure: mentioned in 50 of 89 complaints (56%)
- Consumer writes regards: mentioned in 8 of 89 complaints (9%)
- Trailer hitch: mentioned in 6 of 89 complaints (7%)
- N46 13V: mentioned in 5 of 89 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 17 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 89 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Liberty fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 2 | 1% | 115 |
| 2011 Liberty | 5 | 3% | 72,630 |
| 2010 Liberty | 9 | 5% | 41,500 |
| 2009 Liberty | 6 | 6% | 48,900 |
| 2008 Liberty | 95 | 18% | 38,500 |
| 2007 Liberty | 110 | 16% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Liberty | 183 | 13% | 49,859 |
| 2005 Liberty | 184 | 16% | 66,105 |
| 2004 Liberty | 93 | 8% | 104,000 |
| 2003 Liberty | 89 | 7% | 98,000 |
| 2002 Liberty | 82 | 5% | 95,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure; fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: 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).
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2003 jeep liberty. Consumer writes in regards to airbag system occupant restraint control, fuel tank, front suspension upper control arm ball joints and lower ball joints safety recall. *ld the consumer was unaware of all the recalls before being sold the vehicle. The dealer would not assist with…
2003 jeep liberty. Consumer writes in regards to broken fuel straps. *ld *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 5 mph, the driver's side air bag deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The contact also mentioned that the windshield…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Jeep Libertys have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2003 Jeep Liberty (7% of the 1,352 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Jeep Liberty fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 98,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2003 Jeep Liberty?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline structure”, in 50 of 89 complaints, followed by “consumer writes regards” (8).
Other 2003 Jeep Liberty problems
- Suspension problems (437)
- Air Bags problems (392)
- Structure problems (111)
- Visibility problems (92)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (83)
- Electrical System problems (72)
- Power Train problems (64)
- Steering problems (52)
See all 2003 Jeep Liberty problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Liberty years.