2004 Jeep Liberty vs 2006 Jeep Liberty
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Jeep Liberty | 2006 Jeep Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,100 | 1,371 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 70 | 62 |
| Investigations | 5 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 86 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 39 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,200 mi | 57,628 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Liberty | Jeep Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 455 | 195 |
| Visibility | 108 | 394 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 93 | 183 |
| Structure | 128 | 131 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 93 | 164 |
| Electrical System | 80 | 147 |
| Power Train | 52 | 76 |
| Steering | 54 | 51 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 63 | 38 |
| Stalling | 51 | 63 |
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 19 |
| Steering problems | 18 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 24 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
2004 Jeep Liberty
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.