2008 Jeep Liberty Service and Repair Manual

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2008 Jeep Liberty service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • Limited Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Sky Slider Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
  • North Edition Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.7L 226Cu. In. V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2008 Jeep Liberty Recalls & Complaints

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 INSTE

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY C

Remedy

ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2

NHTSA #08V45500009/09/2008Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 494 MY 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR FIXED REAR QUARTER GLASS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED USING INCORRECT URETHANE ADHESIVE. THIS COULD AFFECT GLASS RETENTION.

Consequence

IF THE GLASS SEPARATES WHILE DRIVING, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE OR INJURE A PEDESTRIAN.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR FIXED REAR QUARTER GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGA

NHTSA #08V52500008/10/2008Component: PARKING BRAKE

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 3,663 MY 2007-2008 DODGE NITRO AND MY 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARK BRAKE LEVER CLUTCH DRUM MAY DISTORT AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF

Consequence

THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27,

NHTSA #10V55000003/11/2010Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORS THAT CONTAIN EXCESS ADHESIVE THAT MAY ALLOW FOR WATER INTRUSION, WHICH COUL

Consequence

A FAILING OR INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM WILL REDUCE A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESUL

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBE

NHTSA #13V12100003/04/2013Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured Feb

Consequence

If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force tha

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield,

TSB #11023612

SWITCH - CLUTCH STARTER INTERLOCK & MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - CLUTCH

TSB #10248509

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing t

TSB #10244348

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing t

TSB #10221831

(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns

TSB #10221097

Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage

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.

Showing the 8 most recent of 49 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20201111Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported4 injured

THIS CARS TIPM SYSTEM IS EXTREMELY FAULTY I'VE HAD IT FIXED 3 ALREADY AND IT STILL ACTS AS OF IT IS POSSESSED. THIS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY WHERE THE CAR STARTED GOING OFF BY IT'S SELF STALLED AND COU

20201111Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reported4 injured

THIS CARS TIPM SYSTEM IS EXTREMELY FAULTY I'VE HAD IT FIXED 3 ALREADY AND IT STILL ACTS AS OF IT IS POSSESSED. THIS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY WHERE THE CAR STARTED GOING OFF BY IT'S SELF STALLED AND COU

20180212Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

I LOST CONTROL OF THE JEEP YESTERDAY HIT TWO TREES HEAD ON THE CURTAIN AIRBAGS ABOVE THE WINDOWS ALL THE WAY DOWN THE SIDES DEPLOYED BUT THE MAIN STEERING AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE PASSENGER S

20180112Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reported1 injured

I WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN HIGHWAY AND ALL LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH. ALL NEEDLES STARTED TO JUMP AROUND AND THEN EVERYTHING WENT BLACK AND CAR DIED INCLUDING NO FLASHERS. BATTERY WAS REPLACED A MONTH BEFO

20141026Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

PRIOR TO ACCIDENT, THE SKY SLIDER LEAKED WATER INTO THE ELECTRICAL ROOF LIGHT COMPACTS DROPPING DOWN INTO GEAR SHIFT. ALSO LEAKED INTO TRUNK AND BACK SEAT OF JEEP FROM CEILING. EVEN AFTER REPAIRED BY

Showing the 5 most serious of 764 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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