Jeep Liberty Engine Problems
Owners have filed 331 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Jeep Liberty across 11 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (74).
- 331engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $6,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 40%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 repair on the Jeep Liberty at $6,600, and half of them between $4,350 and $8,050.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2023), 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 problems happen?
Based on 281 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 331 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 35 a fire, 11 an injury.
Jeep Liberty engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 44 | 11% | 65,700 |
| 2011 Liberty | 22 | 12% | 60,000 |
| 2010 Liberty | 20 | 10% | 72,673 |
| 2009 Liberty | 7 | 6% | 113,076 |
| 2008 Liberty | 31 | 6% | 100,000 |
| 2007 Liberty | 16 | 2% | 80,129 |
| 2006 Liberty | 30 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2005 Liberty | 30 | 3% | 129,763 |
| 2004 Liberty | 32 | 3% | 132,500 |
| 2003 Liberty | 25 | 2% | 150,000 |
| 2002 Liberty | 74 | 4% | 130,000 |
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.
i HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2011 AND BEGAN HAVING ISSUES WITH PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY OR SOMETIMES STAYING ON DURING TRIP WHETHER A PASSENGER WAS IN THE SEAT OR NOT. HAD TO INSTALL A NEW MOTOR IN 2025 DUE TO ANTIFREEZE OVERFLOWING INTO ENGINE COMPONENTS APPARENTLY AFTER…
2017 their was a recall on the 2010 jeep liberty oil pump and we were not notify at all, [XXX] the engine seized and the oil light came on and then the engine just stopped, It was full of oil and the oil was very clean, the mechanic look at it and said that the oil pump went out I am [XXX] the jeep…
My jeep has been back to dealer for over 23 services from recalls, defective parts, altered parts, engine, transmission, rear end, braking and many more issues to include sharp items pushes thru seats harming people
Engine blew, engine not properly working
Misfirers replaced engine one year later same problem misfires took to mechanic replaced spark plugs and coils . Drove 30 mile. S check engine light flashing, pulled over turned engine off.check engine light went solid for another 10 miles check engine light started flashing again. I had to pull…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Libertys have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 331 owner complaints about engine 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?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the Jeep Liberty?
Owners report a typical cost of $6,600 (half paid between $4,350 and $8,050), from 15 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.