The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 06V288000 (Suspension), 13V252000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Structure), and 18V278000 (Suspension). The contact scheduled a recall repair appointment, and after arriving at the dealer, was informed that parts were not yet available for the recall repairs. The dealer suggested that the appointment be rescheduled. The appointment was rescheduled. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ball joints fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact stated that the dealer had the vehicle for almost a month before the contact was advised that the recall repairs could not be completed due to other vehicle failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 183,674. Parts distribution disconnect.
2004 Jeep Liberty body problems
128 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 107,000. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 128
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 107,000
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Body51
- Frame and members: underbody shields1
- Body: tailgate1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Jeep Liberty body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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).
Recall number 13V252000 · Recall details
What 2004 Jeep Liberty owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
About a month ago I was coming up the mountain and it was hard to stere and it made me hit a gard rail on the other side of the road and then about a week ago I was going to town and I stopped at the store to get gas and turn it off and it would not start back so I don't no what is wrong
I had just gotten off the highway and took the wrong turn so in the middle of the street I tried to whip a uturn and when I turned my wheel to the left I heard a loud crack and my vehicle was unlevel so I asked my passenger to see if we had blown a tire and he said it looked fine but I got out and looked and saw that the whole entire wheel assembly fell off. I had brake fluid draining in the street and there was the piece (control arm) that was snapped in half leaving my car stuck and broken .
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer (orlando dodge located at 4101 w colonial dr, orlando, fl 32808) regarding the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (structure). The contact was informed that the remedy to install a trail hitch to rear of the vehicle could not be completed due to rusting of the sub frame. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,000.
Takata recall lower control arm broke ball joint. Enhanced corrosion, 150k miles car was in reverse at a gas station and the car shifted downwards no warning.
I drove for about an hour on a steep mountain road. Sometimes using the overdrive to go up steep grades. The cruise control would not work. I made it to town and was on the main road stopped in traffic. Suddenly, the rpms raced and the jeep accelerated on its own. I had my foot on the brake, but had to put it in park to stop it, but not before it hit then truck in front of me. I was shaken up and checked the floor mat to make sure it was not touching the gas pedal. It was not.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and 18v278000 (suspension). The contact called south pointe chrysler jeep dodge ram at 918‑584‑1481 (located at 9240 s memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74133) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect for both recalls. *tt consumer stated the safety recall on the rear lower control arms could be defective due to excessive corrosion eventually resulting in cracking.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact took the vehicle to chapman dodge chrysler jeep ram (3800 n 89th st, scottsdale, az 85251, (480) 424-3559) to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and 18v278000 (suspension). After the vehicle was inspected by the dealer, the contact was promised a call back. The contact stated that his calls had not been returned in over three weeks. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
"takata recall" pulls hard to right and left steering is loose hard to keep on road bad ball joints and steering rack all having to do with steering.
Was going down a hill. Didn't notice a stop sign. Tried to stop but couldn't in time. Took the corner and hit a tree with my passenger front corner and the jeep flipped on its side. Smashed my face on the steering wheel shattering my jaw due to airbags not going off and seatbelts not locking. Needed immediate surgery. They had to smash the front window to get me out of the vehicle.
Questions about the 2004 Jeep Liberty body
Does the 2004 Jeep Liberty have body problems?
Owners have filed 128 complaints about the body of the 2004 Jeep Liberty, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Jeep Liberty body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 107,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Jeep Liberty body?
Yes, 1 recall: 13V252000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Jeep Liberty have the most body problems?
The Jeep Liberty model years with the most body complaints are 2005 (137 complaints), 2006 (131 complaints) and 2004 (128 complaints).
Other 2004 Jeep Liberty problems
Suspension 456Fuel system 186Visibility 121Electrical 80Engine 59Steering 54Transmission 52Brakes 40Lights 40Airbags 39Locks 25Acceleration 20Tires 18Wheels 16Seat belts 14Driver assistance 8Seats 5
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