2003 Jeep Liberty Structure Problems
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2003 Jeep Liberty, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 105,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline structure” (62% of reports).
- 111structure complaints
- 105,500median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gasoline structure: mentioned in 69 of 111 complaints (62%)
- Provide expected: mentioned in 7 of 111 complaints (6%)
- Specific become: mentioned in 6 of 111 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 30 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 111 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Jeep Liberty structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 24 | 6% | 40,000 |
| 2011 Liberty | 17 | 9% | 55,000 |
| 2010 Liberty | 16 | 8% | 78,500 |
| 2009 Liberty | 20 | 19% | 82,500 |
| 2008 Liberty | 85 | 16% | 59,000 |
| 2007 Liberty | 106 | 15% | 80,000 |
| 2006 Liberty | 131 | 10% | 76,096 |
| 2005 Liberty | 137 | 12% | 84,251 |
| 2004 Liberty | 128 | 12% | 106,986 |
| 2003 Liberty | 111 | 8% | 105,500 |
| 2002 Liberty | 108 | 6% | 91,500 |
| 2001 Liberty | 1 | 10% | 53,000 |
| 2000 Liberty | 1 | 17% | 69,000 |
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.
On 7/10 I'm driving down the road towards the freeway. I hear a very loud pop that startles me. I pull over & discover lower ball joint has separated causing the lower control arm to slip out of socket into the wheel & than separate from wheel. I mean its still attached to the vehicle but vehicle…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAR-MART OF CAPE GIRARDEAU (1455 N KINGSHIGHWAY, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701, [redacted]) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
While driving on a freeway at 65 mph the unopened sunroof blew off the vehicle. Weather conditions normal. The vehicle had no body damage
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Jeep Libertys have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 111 owner complaints about structure for the 2003 Jeep Liberty (8% 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 105,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2003 Jeep Liberty?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline structure”, in 69 of 111 complaints, followed by “provide expected” (7).
Other 2003 Jeep Liberty problems
See all 2003 Jeep Liberty problems or structure problems across all Liberty years.