Jeep Liberty Reliability - how does it compare?

[mkaresh]

We have updated results for the Liberty (on our redesigned site) to include owner experiences through September 30, 2011.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2007: 104, worse than average

2006: 177, worse than average; common failures of window regulators for the 2006s and 2007s, but not earlier; also a couple reports of serpentine belt idler pulleys seizing

2005: 88, about average

2004: 84, about average

2003: 116, worse than average

2002: 79, about average

Decent sample sizes only for the 2005, so this is the most precise result.

Thank you, once again, to this forum and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in February and May. With more participants we could provide more precise results and cover all model years.

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[mkaresh]

We have updated our reliability stats for the Liberty to include owner experiences through December 31, 2011.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2007: 120, worse than average

2006: 184, worse than average; common failures of window regulators for the 2006s and 2007s, but not earlier; also a couple reports of serpentine belt idler pulleys seizing

2005: 79, about average

2004: 87, about average

2003: 64, better than average

2002: 70, better than average

Decent sample sizes only for the 2004 and 2005, so these are the most precise results.

Thank you, once again, to this forum and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in May and August. With more participants we could provide more precise results and cover all model years.

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[eyehatetofu]

I have never noticed this thread before. It got me thinking about all the shit that has broke / needed to be replaced. 2 window regulators, 2 driver's side CV's, 1 passenger CV, Intermediate shaft, I go through driver's side front axle seals fairly quickly, front driveshaft (boot is gone), lower ball joints, steering rack, need to replace both hubs, had 2 o2 sensors crap out, 1 abs sensor, TPMS has been acting funny since I have bought it, the PCV valve breaks everytime I change it, and I'm sure I am forgetting something else. This is on an '06 with currently 66,000 miles on the clock. I have never had a more troublesome vehicle. But, then again, I have never had any other vehicle balancing on 2 wheels at a 45 degree angle giving it a good dose of skinny pedal to get through some nasty rock v notch. Also why I haven't seriously wheeled in about 1 1/2 years. Still fixing and replacing stuff.

I wouldn't buy another one, and if I were to do it all over again, I wouldn't buy a DD and wheel it.

Edit: And before anyone says anything, I have been damn good with maintenance. Which ain't cheap either. :badger_1:

 

[mkaresh]

Window regulators fail often on the 2006s and 2007s, but not the earlier years.

 

[seabass1858]

Never had a problem in my 02 ether with anything really high concern besides sagging stock suspension which was 18in all around fender to fender (

 

[mkaresh]

We have updated our reliability stats for the Liberty to include owner experiences through June 30, 2012.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2007: 71, about average

2006: 104, worse than average; common failures of window regulators for the 2006s and 2007s, but not earlier; also a couple reports of serpentine belt idler pulleys seizing

2005: 78, about average

2004: 65, about average

2003: 82, better than average

2002: 106, worse than average

Decent sample sizes for the 2004 and 2005, so these are the most precise results.

We'll have further updates in November and February. With more owners involved we could provide more precise results and cover all model years.

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[martin_metal_88]

Even if 2006 seems to be the worst year for thatmini monster, I still love my KJ and I am 100% ready to live with the trouble as long as he can wait til may

Nice comparative tools you have here. Keep the good work and keep us up to date!

 

[mkaresh]

As noted in the post, even the 2006 stat is worse because of one common failure, the window regulators. Not an expensive repair, especially if you DIY. Have you had to replace any?

 

[martin_metal_88]

Na, replaced the ball joint ( was replaced in 2006 by original owner ) but she was used and needed to be replaced. But the window regulator still work flawlessly on mine

It's nice to see that you are present to comment about the stat. I seriously think this is a very nice touch to your stat

 

[Rennagade]

Only major Issue I had was the Transmission blew less than 1,000 over my warranty. Other than that my flipper glass actuator doesn't work on the rear door and the PLASTIC, YES PLASTIC, AC condensor cracked and I replaced it with steel one.

 

[mkaresh]

We have updated our reliability stats for the Liberty to include owner experiences through September 30, 2012.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006: 64, about average, small sample size

2005: 81, about average

2004: 81, about average

2003: 93, worse than average, small sample size

2002: 123, worse than average, small sample size

We'll have further updates in February and May. We'd love to provide more precise stats and cover more model years--just a matter of getting more owners involved!

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[mkaresh]

We've updated our reliability stats for the Liberty to include owner experiences through March 31, 2013.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006 Liberty: 51, moderate, small sample size
2005 Liberty: 28, low
2004 Liberty: 79, moderate, small sample size
2003 Liberty: 69, low, very small sample size
2002 Liberty: 197, high, very small sample size

We'll have further updates in August and in November. The more owners participate, the more comprehensive and precise these will be.

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[mkaresh]

We've updated our reliability stats for the Liberty to include owner experiences through June 30, 2013. (Another source is about 14 months behind.)

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006 Liberty: 41, low, very small sample size
2005 Liberty: 42, low
2004 Liberty: 78, moderate
2003 Liberty: 47, low, very small sample size
2002 Liberty: 167, high, very small sample size

We'll have further updates in November and February.

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[wildbill4809]

I have a 2007 Libby with 3.7 v6, the other day I went to start it and something popped and then heard what sounds like the push rod hitting the valve cover and the engine has a miss in it. The Libby has 99,995 miles. It on the left side facing front of veh. I have never had anything like this happen before but believe the rocker are broke which caused the push rod to start hitting valve cover. Has anyone else heard of something like this happening to their Jeep Liberty?

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

The rocker may have fallen off or the #2 valve seat took a dump on ya. That cylinder is a source of real issues with this engine. You're gonna want to take it to a shop to have it looked at.

Bob

 

[krissypoo29]

The rocker may have fallen off or the #2 valve seat took a dump on ya. That cylinder is a source of real issues with this engine. You're gonna want to take it to a shop to have it looked at.

Bob

So it doesn't matter if its the 2006 model, its all 3.7 engines? Any way to prevent it?

 

[mkaresh]

We've updated our reliability stats for the Liberty to include owner experiences through September 30, 2013.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006 Liberty: 35, low, very small sample size
2005 Liberty: 69, moderate
2004 Liberty: 84, moderate, small sample size
2003 Liberty: 49, low, very small sample size
2002 Liberty: 217, high, very small sample size

We'll have further updates in February and in May. The more owners participate, the more comprehensive and precise these will be.

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[mkaresh]

We've updated our reliability stats for the Liberty to include owner experiences through December 31, 2013.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006 Liberty: 43, low, very small sample size
2005 Liberty: 84, moderate
2004 Liberty: 115, high, small sample size
2003 Liberty: 53, low, very small sample size
2002 Liberty: 133, high, very small sample size

We'll have further updates in May and in August. The more owners participate, the more comprehensive and precise these will be.

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[mkaresh]

Our reliability stats for the Liberty now include owner experiences through March 31, 2014, making them nearly a year ahead of other sources.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006 Liberty: 44, low, very small sample size
2005 Liberty: 87, moderate, small sample size
2004 Liberty: 96, moderate
2003 Liberty: 100, moderate, very small sample size
2002 Liberty: 113, moderate, very small sample size

Thank you, once again, everyone who has been helping. Next update in August.

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[mkaresh]

We've updated our reliability stats for the Liberty to include owner experiences through June 30, 2014 (making them about 14 months ahead of some others).

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2006 Liberty: 73, moderate, very small sample size
2005 Liberty: 80, moderate, small sample size
2004 Liberty: 100, moderate, small sample size
2003 Liberty: 141, high, very small sample size
2002 Liberty: 150, high, very small sample size

Next updates in November and in February. The more owners participate, the more comprehensive and precise these will be. (I'd love to drove those sample size disclaimers.)

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