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2003 Jeep Liberty engine problems

67 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 68,000. 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints
67
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
68,000
crashes
6
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine
    12
  • Exhaust system
    2
  • Engine: gasoline
    2
  • Cooling system
    2
  • Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
    1
  • Exhaust system: emission control
    1
  • Cooling system: radiator assembly
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Jeep Liberty engine problems in other years

20022003200420052006200720082009201020112012

Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Jeep Liberty engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 40Check engine light 27Engine failure 19Loss of power 9Won't start 9Knocking 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Jeep Liberty owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 25, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · CA

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 over 30 times to make it home. Took back to mechanic replaced fuel pump. Still misfire. There is a serious problem with jeeps . Please recall .I have paided so much money in repairs. Still not fixed.

Filed May 29, 2019 · Engine, Suspension · 178,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the driver's side lower ball joint detached from the vehicle. The tie rod fractured and the vehicle dropped to the ground. In addition, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was towed to chrysler dodge walton beach (541 mary esther cut off nw, fort walton beach, fl 32548, (850) 244-7611), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Dec 19, 2016 · Engine · 200,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the motor failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Feb 18, 2016 · Engine · 175,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the engine stalled numerous times without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure code with the oxygen sensor. The oxygen sensor was replaced several times however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to stall without warning and the engine warning light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 220,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. While the vehicle was in park, the air bag deployed without warning on the front passenger side. The air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated. The dealer stated that because the light had approximately 1,000 hours on the air bag warning light, no repair was able to be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 103,000 miles · FL

Engine failure..engine will not run.an electrical overload causes main fuses to blow.the jeep has been with a jeep dealer for thirty days..with no solution in sight.

Filed Aug 18, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. While in park, the air bag and engine warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v046000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. ...updated 09/28/15

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Engine · 211,050 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not able to restart and smoke started emitting profusely. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 211,050. Updated 09/21/15

Filed Apr 14, 2015 · Engine · 126,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving 25 MPH, the engine failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 150,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle suddenly stalled and crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt had not restrained the contact. As a result, the contact sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Questions about the 2003 Jeep Liberty engine

Does the 2003 Jeep Liberty have engine problems?

Owners have filed 67 complaints about the engine of the 2003 Jeep Liberty, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Jeep Liberty engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 68,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Jeep Liberty engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Liberty have bad engine?

The Jeep Liberty model years with the most engine complaints are 2002 (159 complaints), 2005 (73 complaints) and 2006 (72 complaints).

Other 2003 Jeep Liberty problems

Suspension 437Airbags 393Fuel system 172Body 111Visibility 97Electrical 72Transmission 64Steering 52Brakes 49Seat belts 36Lights 32Acceleration 26Wheels 16Tires 13Seats 9Locks 5Driver assistance 3

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