Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the brake pedal seized without warning while driving at any speed. The contact stated that the brake pedal would stick when depressed and would not move. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
2004 Jeep Liberty: engine failure
6 of the 1,101 complaints about the 2004 Jeep Liberty describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 1
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. While driving at 55 MPH, the brakes seized without warning. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician inspected the vehicle, but was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 179,000.
In 2012 my jeep started bucking and jerking,idle surging, stalling and had. Hesitation while trying to accelerate, it also had sudden surges in car's speed while driving on the highway, the engine light was always on and at times it felt like the back wheels would spin before the car got traction. I was told I needed a new engine, a new engine was put in in feb 2012 and my car has never run right since. I am now on my second new motor and still am having serious issues with the car. Everytime one thing is fixed another thing goes wrong and it is a never ending cycle. I would never buy another jeep product again. This is only a part of all the problems I have experienced with my 2004 jeep liberty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty limited. The contact stated the number five valve in the engine failed and misfired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the coil wires, spark plugs, fuel injector, an ejection pulse test and the head gasket. The vehicle was repaired and it was still shaking and failed to accelerate beyond a 10 mile radius. The manufacturer stated there were no recalls or warranties and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 51,000.
Chrysler denied 70,000 mile powertrain warranty. Engine seized, and failed to function. Dealership diagnosed as sludge. Regular maintenance was done and regular oil changes were made. As many receipts and dates provided as possible. Chrysler denied warranty, will not put in writing, and will not cover vehicle.
Door lock motor bearing seized. As a result, all the doors became inoperable.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both...
- Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures -- involves...
- Cylinder head bolt re-torque procedure
- New water pump for 3.7L engine - no longer common with 4.7L
- Driveability and OBD II monitor improvements
- Idle fluctuation and or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination diagnostic trouble codes P0300,...
- Irregular engine snapping sound
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7l engines only, two valve cover studs may interfere with the fuel injector and alternator wiring harnesses.
- Risk
- Damage to the alternator wiring harness could result in an under hood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add protective caps to the valve cover studs and re-route the affected wiring harness to provide clearance. Owner notification began on july 19, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V337000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Jeep Liberty engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 2004 Jeep Liberty?
6 of 1,101 owner complaints about the 2004 Jeep Liberty (1%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Jeep Liberty?
There is 1 recall and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Jeep Liberty
Ball joint 371Power windows 98Grinding brakes 38Fire or smoke 37Headlights 33No deployment 25Check engine light 23Power steering loss 23Door locks 20Stalling 17Pulling 16Jerking 11Seat belt 11Tire blowout 10Won't start 10Fuel leak 8Harsh shifting 8Sudden acceleration 8Overheating 7Steering noise 6Hesitation 5Loss of power 5
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