Jeep Liberty Structure Problems
Owners have filed 885 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Jeep Liberty across 13 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (137). The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline structure” (49% of reports).
- 885structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 27mention a crash
- 22mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $2,900typical repair cost reported by owners
- 50%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 432 of 885 complaints (49%)
- Sky slider: mentioned in 57 of 885 complaints (6%)
- Unable provide: mentioned in 50 of 885 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Jeep Liberty at $2,900, and half of them between $1,250 and $4,050.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2015), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 324 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 885 complaints, 27 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 22 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 (2)
Structure; fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
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).
Structure; air bags; power train:driveline:driveshaft
Model years: 2008
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Upon inspection, significant underbody rust
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-25 MPH, the front control arm fractured. The front wheel seized, and the vehicle drove into a driveway. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was…
snapped rear control arm. I own this vehicle in a salt state. no issues prior, it literally rusted and snapped with myself and my 5 year old in the car, causing me to lose control and almost crash.
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…
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 13V252000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Structure) and 18V278000 (Suspension) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Libertys have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 885 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Jeep Liberty?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,900 (half paid between $1,250 and $4,050), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Jeep Liberty?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline structure”, in 432 of 885 complaints, followed by “sky slider” (57).
Other Jeep Liberty problems
- Suspension problems (1,970)
- Air Bags problems (1,352)
- Visibility problems (1,038)
- Electrical System problems (888)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (862)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (858)
- Power Train problems (503)
- Steering problems (340)
See all Jeep Liberty problems.