2004 Jeep Liberty engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 58 complaints for the 2004 Jeep Liberty, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 58 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 50 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 14
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 50 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 14 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the dashboard started making a loud, clicking noise. Several minutes later the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road just before the car became filled with smoke and caught on fire. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The contact sustained smoke inhalation however, there were no additional injuries. The vehicle was deemed as destroyed. The fire originated from under the hood.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stopped the vehicle and upon opening the hood noticed flames. The fire department reported to the scene. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle. The inspector determined there was not a manufacturing defect.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Jeep Liberty
- Suspension 472 complaints
- Fuel system 187 complaints
- Body & structure 128 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 121 complaints
- Electrical system 83 complaints
- Steering 54 complaints
- Brakes 47 complaints
- Lighting 40 complaints