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2004 Jeep LibertyProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,441 owners and 13 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
1,441
Crashes
119
Fires
50
Recalls
13
TSBs
70
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,441 complaints, 119 crashes, 50 fires, and 13 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

windows fail

116 complaints • Severity 8.1/10

$X,XXX
2

window dropped into the door

25 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX
3

brakes lock up

10 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
4

check engine light on

6 complaints • Severity 6.3/10

$X,XXX
5

engine failure

4 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball JointHIGH

260 owners reported suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint issues — failures commonly reported around 73K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

151
0–30K
252
30–60K
167
60–90K
155
90–120K
121
120–150K
121
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (252 reports) • Median: 73K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint (260 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint260 (18%)
Fuel System182 (13%)
Suspension157 (11%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls78 (5%)
Structure75 (5%)
Electrical71 (5%)
Structure:body51 (4%)
Engine49 (3%)

2004 Jeep Liberty: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint Issues

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2004 Jeep Liberty, with 260 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 73,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 73K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Jeep Liberty, with 182 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2004 Jeep Liberty, with 157 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls Issues

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2004 Jeep Liberty, with 78 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:power window devices and controls-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
02
1
03
43
04
41
05
175
06
157
07
35
08
37
09
66
10
61
11
93
12
83
13
289
14
124
15
54
16
35
17
43
18
44
19
30
20
5
21
6
22
7
23
5
24
5
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Jeep Liberty. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (13 recalls)

04V048000Mar 2004

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.

04V111000May 2004

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.

04V337000Jul 2004

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.

06E026000Apr 2006

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.

06E049000Jul 2006

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.

+ 8 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (5)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA06008ClosedOpened May 2006 · closed Aug 2006

FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SEPARATION

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

EA11013ClosedOpened Sep 2011 · closed Mar 2012

Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

SUSPENSION

EA12005ClosedOpened Jun 2012 · closed Nov 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

PE06004ClosedOpened Jan 2006 · closed May 2006

FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SEPARATION

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

PE11013ClosedOpened Apr 2011 · closed Sep 2011

Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

SUSPENSION:REAR

The worst model year for the Jeep Liberty is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is windows / windshield.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,441 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 13 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2004 Jeep Liberty: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Jeep Liberty?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Jeep Liberty is related to the suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, with 260 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Jeep Liberty reliable?
The 2004 Jeep Liberty has 1,441 complaints, 119 crash reports, and 50 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Jeep Liberty problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Jeep Liberty have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Jeep Liberty has 13 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jeep Liberty problems start?
Based on 967 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 73,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2004 Jeep Liberty data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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