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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
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 9 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

What owners say

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Brakes · 179,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed May 28, 2013 · Engine · 126,000 miles · DE

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.

Filed Jul 11, 2011 · Engine · 51,000 miles · CT

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.

Filed Jan 20, 2009 · Engine · 68,000 miles · VI

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.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Locks · 4,695 miles · NY

Door lock motor bearing seized. As a result, all the doors became inoperable.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Engine and engine coolingReported July 8, 2004 · 1,600 vehicles affected
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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