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2004 Jeep Liberty Service and Repair Manual

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TERRY MUICH

The download I received was a complete waste of my money. Was not even close to what it was represented as. I thought I was getting a proper service repair manual. What I got was a collection of service bulletins. I sent an email to your company right after I looked through it requesting my money back. Have yet to hear a response. Terry Muich

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Not a hard copy manual and the file is to big too load on my computer.

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I'm trying to download the manual to my laptop. Can't get a table of contents on my phone. Might have a better review the

After directions from from factory manuals,
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Richard Musser

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Donald Folmar

More detailed than I thought, still trying to navigate through it, not what I thought it would be, thought it would be more like the Haynes manual.

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David Bacon

It was much larger than i expected. 5 documents at 12k pages each. Its not something ill actually be able read but its easy enough to find what you need..
The Ford F250 manual is much easier to navigate at just over 8000 pages.
If i spend the money for Adobe Acrobat Professional ill be able to break it down into manageable bits.
Both manuals area great value for the money.

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Susanne Dubois

Manual ok. Very hard to find info pertaining to my vehicle

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I need a printed 2015 Ford Taurus 3.5 engine repair manual either Chilton or Haynes

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James Foley

Excellent. Now I can actually start working on my cars again with confidence. YouTube videos really are inadequate.

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Mark Schultz

Schematics were not high resolution making the markings and names difficult to read when zoomed in. Improvement is needed. Otherwise it is a good document.

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Werner A Wozniak

Very satisfied with my purchase. Has all clear details and fixes like the oem factory manual have. Thanks and God bless you.

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Our original order was supposed to be for our 2014 Subaru Outback, yet the manual came up as Forester. We did have to purchase a new manual in order for them to send us the correct manual. We hope it will help us repair our Subaru.

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Matched to the exact 2004 model year, this 2004 Jeep Liberty service and repair information is keyed to your specific engine and trim, so the specifications and sequences are correct for your vehicle.

Engines

  • 2.4L I4 — 148 cu in, DOHC
  • 3.7L V6 — 226 cu in, SOHC

Trims

  • Limited
  • Renegade
  • Sport

Known issues on the 2004 Liberty. Seven recalls are on federal record for this model year: a fuel tank leak that can reach an ignition source and cause a fire, alternator wiring harness damage that can start an under-hood fire, decreased exterior lighting visibility that raises crash risk, a fracture of the rear lower control arm that can cause a loss of vehicle control, a suspension fault that can cause a loss of effective lift and lowering of the vehicle, door lock motor bearings that can overheat and seize, and a labeling fault that leaves the owner without the correct tire, wheel, and inflation pressure information. Owners have filed 1,440 complaints and Jeep has issued 47 technical service bulletins for the year.

From a routine service interval to a hard-to-trace wiring fault, it keeps you on the correct OEM procedure and specification for your specific 2004 Liberty.

NHTSA #18V27800001/05/2018Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.

Consequence

A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.

NHTSA #12V08500005/03/2012Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

IN JUNE 2012, CHRYSLER EXPANDED THIS RECALL TO INCLUDE MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES, REPRESENTING AN ADDITIONAL 137,176 VEHICLES. THIS RECALL NOW CONCERNS CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE TOTAL NUMBER VEHICLES BEING RECALLED IS NOW 346,900. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 29, 2007. THE RECALL ADDRESSES THOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SOME VEHICLES MAY B

Consequence

A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-

NHTSA #12E04700022/10/2012Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

Timken is recalling certain non-formed, front wheel hubs, part number HA599467, which were sold to retail and automotive distributors in the automobile aftermarket as front wheel hub replacements designed only for use on certain 2002 through 2005, 4X4, non-ABS, Jeep Liberty vehicles. These front wheel hub units can be mistakenly sold to owners and installed on 4X2 versions of the Jeep vehicles.

Consequence

If the non-formed hub unit is installed on a Jeep Liberty 4x2 model (which does not use an axle nut for hub retention), the vehicle wheel will not be secure and a front wheel separation may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Timken has notified retail stores that have received the subject parts. The front wheel hubs will be replaced free of charge. Owners who may have purchased the affected units should contact Timken at 1-330-471-3693 for more information. This recall is being conducted by Timken, not Chrysler/Jeep.

NHTSA #13V25200019/06/2013Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture

NHTSA #09E01200007/04/2009Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

NHTSA #06V28800003/08/2006Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CONSTANT TENSION FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE CONTAMINATION. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH THIS CONDITION, THE BALL JOINT MAY EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCE WEAR AND LOOSENESS.

Consequence

WHEN THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION, THE CONTAMINATION CAN LEAD TO CORROSION, ACCELERATED WEAR AND POSSIBLY SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

NHTSA #06E06500017/07/2006Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

NHTSA #06E04900024/05/2006Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

NHTSA #09E03900019/06/2009Component: SUSPENSION

ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.

NHTSA #06E02600023/03/2006Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

NHTSA #04V11100004/03/2004Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, CERTAIN REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) INPUT MAY CAUSE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SOFTWARE TO ACTUATE THE DOOR LOCK MOTORS CONTINUOUSLY.

Consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE THE LOCK MOTOR BEARINGS TO OVERHEAT AND SEIZE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE DOOR LOCK SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, AS NECESSARY, THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLIES AND THE BCM SOFTWARE WILL BE UPDATED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

NHTSA #04V33700008/07/2004Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

Consequence

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.

NHTSA #04V04800003/02/2004Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A RECENT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ERROR, THE TIRE, WHEEL, AND INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL.

Consequence

THE VEHICLE OWNER WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE TIRE, WHEEL, AND INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION FOR THEIR VEHICLE.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECTED TIRE CERTIFICATION LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

TSB #10230298

Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)

TSB #10229256

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicl

TSB #10223762

Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)

TSB #10221686

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicl

TSB #10220471

Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.

TSB #10191442

Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.

TSB #10191460

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

TSB #10175735

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are neces

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10/05/2005Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECrash reportedFire reported3 injured

MY WIFE WAS IN A MVA WITH OUR 2004 JEEP LIBERTY WITH 30,000 MILES ON IT, SHE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A PLYMOUTH NEON AT ABOUT 30 MILES PER HOUR UPON IMPACT THE JEEP WHICH I THOUGHT WAS ONE OF THE SAFEST VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY BURST INTO FLAMES THANK GOD MY WIFE ACTED FAST AND GOT HERSELF AND HER NIECE AND NEPHEW OUT WITH ONLY MINOR INJURIES IF SOMETHING HAD JAMMED OR NOT WORKED RIGHT AFTER THE IMPACT THEY WOULD BE DEAD, WITH IN MINUTES OF THEM GETTING OUT OF THE JEEP IT BLEW INTO A GIANT INFERNO

06/06/2013Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGSCrash reportedFire reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED DUE TO A TRAFFIC BACK-UP ON THE RAMP AT THE I-271/I-480 INTERCHANGE, THE VEHICLE WAS CRASHED INTO THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE (GMC SUV) DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 48 MPH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE INSTANTLY BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT'S MOUTH STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL AND HIS UPPER FACE WAS THROWN INTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE, LOSS OF HI

01/13/2014Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCrash reportedFire reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER BACK, NECK, LEFT ARM, AND LEFT LEG. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.

01/10/2007Component: STEERINGCrash reportedFire reported1 injured

TL* - ON 01/07/04 WHILE DRIVING ON A WET ROAD AT A SPEED OF 25 MPH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. DURING ANOTHER INCIDENT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN. ONCE THE VEHICLE TURNED, CONTACT ACCELERATED AND SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE DID A 360 SPIN, ENDING IN A SNOW BANK. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE WET. IN LATE FEBRUARY 2004 THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A

01/07/2014Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCrash reportedFire reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2004 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MERGED OFF OF THE ROAD AND NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM WAS NOTIFIED. THE FIRE CHIEF STATED AND REPORTED THAT THE FIRE MORE THAN LIKELY BEGAN IN THE REAR. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BURNS TO HIS LOWER LEG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED BUT

02/01/2007Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECrash reportedFire reported1 fatalities

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 T

05/19/2014Component: SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)Crash reportedFire reported

ALMOST IN FIRE AND SHAKE ALL THE CAR BUT IM FINE . *JS

01/06/2016Component: SUSPENSION,AIR BAGSCrash reported6 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE AXLE FRACTURED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE RETAINING WALL. THE VEHICLE SPUN COUNTER CLOCKWISE AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STOPPED SPINNING AND FACED ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE MOVED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED HEAD INJURIES AND THE CONTACT'S CHI

12/28/2006Component: SUSPENSIONCrash reported3 injured

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000 MILES. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE WET. THE CONTACT WAS TURNING RIGHT ON A SHARP CURVE, AND HE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES BEFORE HITTING A CONCRETE BARRIER. THE LEFT BACK BUMPER CAME LOOSE. THE FRONT BLINKERS CAME OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW CRACKED. THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED.

05/26/2007Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported3 injured

I HAD A VERY SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENT WHERE THE 2004 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES AFTER SWERVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 68 MPH. THE FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF IN THIS KIND OF CRASH. THERE WAS NO FRONT IMPACT. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS WHICH DID NOT GO OFF. I WAS VERY SURPRISED THAT THEY DID NOT GO OFF IN THIS KIND OF IMPACT WHEN THERE WAS CLEAR IMPACT ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS , BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSANGER SIDE DOOR WINDOWS

10/23/2006Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported2 injured1 fatalities

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE DRIVER WALKED 15 FEET AWAY, AND THEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD DOWN A HILL INTO A POND. THE VEHICLE GAINED SPEED WHILE ROLLING DOWN THE HILL AND THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED. THE CONTACT'S INFANT WAS STILL INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN IT ROLLED INTO THE WATER. BOTH THE CONTACT AND THE FATHER-IN-LAW SWAM 40 FEET FROM SHORE TO THE VEHICLE AND RETRIEVED THE BABY. ONCE THE CHILD WAS OUT OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONT

12/02/2005Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

IN ONE CAR ROLL OVER ACCIDENT, SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, EVEN WHEN VEHICLE SLAMMED ON THE GROUND WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO HAVE THE 2004 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED TO POP BACK UP ON IT'S TIRES.*JB

10/21/2013Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO AVOID STRIKING A BEAR, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED LACERATIONS TO THE HEAD, WHICH REQUIRED THREE STAPLES. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND BACK INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000. THE VIN WA

08/15/2018Component: STEERING,SUSPENSIONCrash reported2 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V278000 (SUSPENSION). WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES; HOWEVER, MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (AUTONATION

08/10/2006Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITH AN 18-WHEELER. NEITHER ONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUFFERED BRUISING AND BACK INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. UPDATED 09/15/06. *JB

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