Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Jeep Liberty
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Jeep Liberty has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 541 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V121000 Drive Shaft Failure may cause Airbag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V550000 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E039000 AFTERMARKET PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V525000 PARK BRAKE LEVER CLUTH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V455000 WINDSHIELD/REAR QUARTER GLASS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 124 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 95 complaints
- Structure 85 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 61 complaints
- Unknown or Other 54 complaints
- Visibility 47 complaints
Of the 541 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 541 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Jeep Liberty has a below-average reliability, with 541 complaints and 5 recalls. Electrical and fuel system issues are the most common. Some complaints involve windshield wiper failures and driveline problems. Limited data on specific failure patterns is available.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 60,000-100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| fuel system | 70,000-110,000 miles | $150–$600 | common |
| visibility system | 50,000-90,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Intermittent wiper function
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Electrical shorts or failures
- Difficulty starting engine
- Weak or fading brake performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Jeep Liberty at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.