Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Jeep Liberty
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Jeep Liberty has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,101 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V278000 Rear Lower Control Arm Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V252000 Post-Collision Fire after Rear Impact NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12E047000 Replacement Front Wheel Hubs NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V085000 REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E039000 AFTERMARKET PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V288000 FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E065000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V337000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/VALVE COVER STUDS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V111000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V048000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CERTIFICATION LABEL MISSING INFO NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 456 complaints
- Structure 128 complaints
- Visibility 108 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 93 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 93 complaints
- Electrical System 80 complaints
Of the 1,101 complaints on file, 86 report a crash and 39 a fire; across all 1,101 complaints, owners report 72 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Jeep Liberty has a below-average rating due to a high number of complaints (1,101) and recalls (13). The most significant issues involve suspension components, which have the highest complaint count and multiple recall campaigns, suggesting frequent failures and potential safety risks.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| fuel system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pads replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plugs replacement
- Engine coolant flush
- Air filter change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Clunking noises from suspension
- Fuel smell near rear of vehicle
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Difficult door locks operation
- Sudden loss of steering control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Jeep Liberty at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.