2004 Jeep Liberty fuel system problems
187 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2004 Jeep Liberty, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 187 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 108,000 miles 45 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 10
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 45 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 108,000 miles, and 7% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 10 fires, 9 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
My beautiful 32-yr. Old daughter was killed recently when the vehicle she was driving, a 2004 jeep liberty, was rear-ended on the interstate by a ford f-150 going 60 MPH. Within seconds of the impact, her vehicle exploded and burst into flames. As a result, my daughter burned to death. Since my daughter's death, I have learned that the fuel tank and filler neck on the jeep liberty (and jeep grand cherokee) was designed and installed in a location (behind the rear bumper) that is susceptible to rupture or puncture…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact was driving approximately 2 MPH when she attempted to make a turn and suddenly a loud noise emitted from outside of the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle in order to inspect it and noticed the fuel tank detached and was on the ground. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and repaired. The technician stated both fuel tank straps were completely covered with rust. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,220.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Jeep Liberty
- Suspension 472 complaints
- Body & structure 128 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 121 complaints
- Electrical system 83 complaints
- Engine 58 complaints
- Steering 54 complaints
- Brakes 47 complaints
- Lighting 40 complaints