2002-2007 Jeep Liberty: Recall History

Updated: 11/23/08

2002 Jeep Liberty
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2002-2007 Jeep Liberty 

  • Price Range:  $4,400 - $14,100
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.

NHTSA Recall History

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.
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