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2003 Jeep Liberty fuel system problems

172 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 127,700. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
172
of this car's complaints
13%
typical mileage
127,700
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Fuel injection system: injectors
    2
  • Storage: tank assembly: mounting
    1
  • Fuel injection system: fuel rail
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Liberty fuel system problems in other years

200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012

Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Jeep Liberty fuel system

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

Fuel leak 8Fuel pump 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresOpened June 12, 2012, closed November 14, 2014

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium SUVs) built during the same time period.In the RRL, ODI described how the location of the aft-mounted fuel tank made the SVs vulnerable to rear impact crash fuel tank failures.During the analysis, besides the high speed/high severity crashes present in both the SV and peer vehicles, ODI observed a significant number of low and moderate speed rear impact crash related fires and leaks, particularly in the Liberty.The data also demonstrated that SVs originally equipped with towing hitch receivers (trailer hitches) appeared to be under-represented in rear-impact related fuel tank failures.In the RRL, ODI requested that Chrysler provide its response by June 18, 2013, otherwise the federal safety agency might proceed to an Initial Decision that the SVs contain a safety-related defect.Chrysler responded to the RRL on June 4, 2013 and vigorously disputed the tentative findings of the RRL.Among other things, Chrysler argued that the SVs had an overall safety record superior to their peers, met or exceeded all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) and only experienced fires in severe high energy rear impacts.Nonetheless, while continuing to maintain that the SVs did not contain a safety-related defect, Chrysler proposed a recall (13V‑252) of approximately 2.5M (1.6M currently registered) model year (MY) 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and MY 2002-2007 Liberty (KJ) vehicles on June 18, 2013.The recall remedy submitted by Chrysler would employ a hitch receiver assembly consisting of a steel cross-member behind the fuel tank with forward-projecting arms bolted to the frame rails on either side of the fuel tank.For the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee, Chrysler indicated it would conduct a customer satisfaction campaign and inspect vehicles equipped with aftermarket tow hitch receivers, and if necessary, replace any such hitch receivers whose conditionmay increase the risk of fuel system failure in rear crashes.Examination of the available data established that the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee did not pose the same magnitude of safety risk as the MY 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee and MY 2002-2007 Liberty, particularly in low and moderate speed rear impacts.Because the agency has concluded that the vehicles do not present an unreasonable risk to safety, ODI is closing its investigation of the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee.Although it was not within the scope of the Petition initiating this investigation or the Preliminary Evaluation preceding this EA, ODI also examined the performance of the MY 1993 - 2001 Cherokee as part of this investigation.the federal safety agency's assessment of the available data for the Cherokee did not establish an unreasonable risk in comparison to peer vehicles.ODI does not approve proposed defect remedies.While offering to install hitch receiver assemblies on the MY 1993-1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Liberty, Chrysler did not, in ODI's view, provide enough evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed remedy in rear impacts.The Complete Summary for this Closing Resume (EA12-005) can be seen by

EA12005

What 2003 Jeep Liberty owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 27, 2023 · Fuel system · AZ

Fuel pump seems to be leaking. But I’m insure

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 Apr 24, 2019 · Airbags, Fuel system · ID

2003 jeep liberty. Consumer writes in regards to airbag system occupant restraint control, fuel tank, front suspension upper control arm ball joints and lower ball joints safety recall. *ld the consumer was unaware of all the recalls before being sold the vehicle. The dealer would not assist with the repairs.

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Fuel system · MI

2003 jeep liberty. Consumer writes in regards to broken fuel straps. *ld

Filed Apr 17, 2018 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 160,000 miles · TX · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the driver's side air bag deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The contact also mentioned that the windshield wipers failed to operate when activated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to respond right away, but later sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to notify her of when the vehicle would be inspected. Three weeks later, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v046000 (air bags) and 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The contact called the manufacturer again and was informed that the recall repairs would be free of charge. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (clear lake chrysler jeep dodge (15711 gulf fwy, webster, tx 77598, 281‑481‑1000) for the recall repairs per the manufacturer's recommendation. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2017 · Body, Fuel system · 141,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that the rear frame was severely corroded. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). Grava chrysler dodge jeep ram in medford, massachusetts could not repair the recall due to significant corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided the contact with case number: 32850667. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.

Filed May 10, 2017 · Fuel system · 101,313 miles · MA

While driving to a doctors appointment on a city street, the straps that hold the fuel tank on failed due to corrosion and the fuel tank fell to the ground, dragging for a short distance before the tank failed, spilling about 18 gallons of gasoline onto the roadway.

Filed Apr 8, 2017 · Airbags, Fuel system · 137,000 miles · AR · crash · 3 injuries

Hello, our jeep often or always had the airbag light warning on the dashboard. This was a concern of ours, and we had heard awhile back that there was a recall on jeep libertys airbag. When attempting to take it in for the recall fix, the company wanted an amount of money that we couldn't afford. Recently my mom was in a car wreck, destroying the vehicles entire front and making it unusable. She told me she only received burns and that she probably wouldv'e been ok if the damaged airbags were fixed. She mentioned to me she received burns on her arms that were the fault of the bad airbags that werent any good. She would be willing to explain this better than I can since I only know that much. Her hand this morning is now swollen from the injury. The vehicle was in a head on car collision with another person set to enter the freeway on a city street

Filed Feb 21, 2017 · Fuel system · IA

My 2003 jeep liberty was recalled in 2015 because of an exploding gas tank problem. I took it to a dealership but they refused to fix the problem, saying that rust on the threads of the frame mounting holes prevented them from mounting a hitch to fix the problem. I asked them if they could thread a bigger hole, use a bolt and nut,or just weld the needed repair part on - they refused. I just this day took my jeep to a different dealership to have a different recall repaired so I asked them to check chrysler - jeep records on my jeep and they have it listed as satisfied for the exploding problem. This is not true, they refused to fix it even after several e-mails to them. Now I see that there are still problems with the jeeps exploding even after repairs have been made. How do I go about making this company do a proper repair on my jeep?

Filed Jan 17, 2017 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 169,071 miles · LA

After safety recall n46 &r06 jeep didn't inspect the tank and there's gas leak, as it on the video https://youtu.be/u-67o4tnsjw . When they give me back my vehicle I had a lot of electrical issues like windows doesn't work and vehicle stopped on the road. This is very dangerous and they don't care. Vehicle is stationery because I'm afraid to fire like more than 50 people in my jeep liberty

Questions about the 2003 Jeep Liberty fuel system

Does the 2003 Jeep Liberty have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 172 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Jeep Liberty, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Jeep Liberty fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 127,700 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Jeep Liberty fuel system?

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

What year does the Jeep Liberty have the most fuel system problems?

The Jeep Liberty model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2005 (409 complaints), 2006 (365 complaints) and 2007 (211 complaints).

Other 2003 Jeep Liberty problems

Suspension 437Airbags 393Body 111Visibility 97Electrical 72Engine 67Transmission 64Steering 52Brakes 49Seat belts 36Lights 32Acceleration 26Wheels 16Tires 13Seats 9Locks 5Driver assistance 3

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