Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search for commonly occurring problems for a particular vehicle. In some cases we also give possible manufacturer-suggested solutions. In many instances these trouble spots are Technical Service Bulletins posted by the manufacturer, however, we have our own expert looking at additional vehicle problems.

Air conditioner: Water leaks onto the passenger side floor requiring a new A/C evaporator drain hose. (2002)

Brakes: Rear brakes moan on light application requiring anti-rattle strips. (2003-06)

Electrical problem: Instrument panel lights flicker requiring replacement of the body control module. (2006-07)

Engine noise: Snapping noise from 2.4L engine in the 600-1400 rpm range caused by camshaft bearing caps and is corrected by chamfering the caps. (2002-04)

Exhaust system: After a short trip (about three minutes) to the gas station, the tank may be difficult to refuel because the emission system is pressurizing the system and installing a flow management valve fixes the problem. (2002)

Exhaust system: Squeaks that seem to come from the front are often from the parking brake cables in the rear rubbing on their guides while a rattle from the front is probably coming from the exhaust crossover union on which the springs should be eliminated. (2002)

Fuel pump: The engine my crank several seconds before starting due to loss of fuel pressure caused by a bad check valve in the fuel pump assembly. (2002)

Gauges: Temperature gauge reads higher than normal on vehicles equipped with 2.8L turbo diesel engine when under load requiring reprogramming instrument cluster. (2005)

None: The carpet in the cargo area wears out prematurely requiring replacement. (2002)

None: Chirping noise under hood caused by serpentine drive belt secondary idle pulley which should be removed and a shorter belt installed. (2003-05)

Transmission problems: Transmission may suffer delayed engagement after sitting overnight due to split in the filter in fluid cooler return line. (2005-06)

Transmission problems: Transmission may suffer delayed engagement after sitting overnight due to split in the filter in fluid cooler return line. (2005-06)

This table lists costs of likely repairs for comparison with other vehicles. The dollar amount includes the cost of the part(s) and labor (based on $50 per hour) for the typical repair without extras or add-ons. Like the pricing information, replacement costs can vary widely depending on region. Expect charges at a new-car dealership to be slightly higher.

2002 Liberty: In the event of a crash, sharp edges on the power steering pressure hose bracket could cut the wiring and cause a short. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

2002 Liberty: The knee blocker trim panel on the driver's side may disengage and startle the driver. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

2002-03 Liberty: A loss of lubrication in the lower control arm ball joints could lead to corrosion, resulting in steering control loss. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

2004 Liberty: On 3.7-liter engines, the valve covers may interfere with the fuel injector and alternator wiring, resulting in possible fire. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

2004 Liberty: On vehicles with remote keyless entry, the software may malfunction and cause the door to continuously lock and unlock. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

2004 Liberty w/3.7-liter engine: Two valve cover studs may interfere with fuel injector and alternator wiring harnesses; damage could possibly result in underhood fire.

2005-06 Liberty w/42RLE automatic transmission: Cup plug that retains park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed; if it changes position, vehicle may not be able to achieve "Park" position.

2006 Liberty: An incorrect right front door latch reinforcement plate may have been installed, which may cause the secondary door latch to become inoperative, increasing the possibility of passengers being thrown from the car in a crash. Dealers will inspect the latch assembly and replace the right front door latch reinforcement plate free of charge.

2006-07 Liberty w/Valeo HVAC: The blower motor may overheat. This could cause an interior fire. Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor free of charge.

2007 Liberty w/automatic: The powertrain control software can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive. If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur. Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge.

2007: The antilock brake system control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning. Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit.