Jeep Liberty Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 268 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Jeep Liberty across 10 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (85).
- 268engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,900typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Jeep Liberty at $2,900, and half of them between $1,700 and $5,700.
Based on 18 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 215 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 268 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 16 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Liberty engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 7 | 2% | 8,725 |
| 2010 Liberty | 5 | 3% | 5,023 |
| 2009 Liberty | 2 | 2% | 16,172 |
| 2008 Liberty | 10 | 2% | 36,630 |
| 2007 Liberty | 5 | 1% | 15,500 |
| 2006 Liberty | 42 | 3% | 20,000 |
| 2005 Liberty | 43 | 4% | 19,282 |
| 2004 Liberty | 27 | 2% | 55,500 |
| 2003 Liberty | 42 | 3% | 44,625 |
| 2002 Liberty | 85 | 5% | 84,231 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
Model years: 2004
Problem: 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.
Risk: Damage to the alternator wiring harness could result in an under hood fire.
Fix: Dealers will add protective caps to the valve cover studs and re-route the affected wiring harness to provide clearance. Owner notification began on july 19, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While driving 15 mph, a loud scraping noise was detected from the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear heat shield fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. While driving unknown speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated and there was an abnormal sound emerging from the vehicle. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed that the heat shield became detached and was on the drivetrain. The…
Heater would not send heat to floor setting. Told by dealer that heater melted parts of housing-distribution to the point that it would not work anymore. Also said i had to replace heater core since they were known to go bad also. The dealer, szott m59 chrysler jeep, said they were having to…
My name is [xxx] email [xxx] driver license [xxx] vin# [xxx] ph# [xxx] the (heater core replaces 10/27/15). Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Libertys have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 268 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Jeep Liberty. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Liberty engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Jeep Liberty?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,900 (half paid between $1,700 and $5,700), from 18 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
Other Jeep Liberty problems
- Suspension problems (1,970)
- Air Bags problems (1,352)
- Visibility problems (1,038)
- Electrical System problems (888)
- Structure problems (885)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (862)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (858)
- Power Train problems (503)
See all Jeep Liberty problems.