2004 Jeep Liberty power train problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Jeep Liberty — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that after making a left turn, the front driver-side wheel detached and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower ball joints, the upper control arms, and…”
filed Oct 12, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-50 mph, the vehicle failed to shift into gears correctly. The contact stated that the rpm surged while driving 40-50 mph. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked during the failure with the check…”
filed Nov 24, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
9001784 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2021
Power Train problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 34 | 9% |
| 2011 Liberty | 10 | 6% |
| 2010 Liberty | 12 | 6% |
| 2009 Liberty | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Liberty | 30 | 6% |
| 2007 Liberty | 40 | 6% |
| 2006 Liberty | 76 | 6% |
| 2005 Liberty | 97 | 9% |
| 2003 Liberty | 64 | 5% |
| 2002 Liberty | 84 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Jeep Liberty
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.