general problems of the 2004 Jeep Liberty

24 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2004 Jeep Liberty. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Jeep Liberty based on all problems reported for the 2004 Liberty.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2022

My Jeep Libertys check engine light has come on I've done every thing my obd2 scanner has said is wrong but this piece of shit will not come outta limp mode so there for the rpms will not go over 2500 rpms and id like to know wtf is causing it to do that I've seen videos on youtube that says it bent valves and I need to replace with an upgraded version but I just bought this fucking thing and only have it mabe 2 months before it started doing this bullshit and just paid god damn $3,500 for this fucking god damn piece of shit some one please help before I put a rag in the gas tank and light that shit on fire im fucking sick and tired of always getting the fucking shit end of the stick when it comes to me getting vehicles.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2021

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that an abnormal noise would emit from the suspension. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and she was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2020

This car has an electrical issue that no-one can figure it out. It keeps giving us all these error codes: p0430, p2305, p2311, p2317 and p0430. We had replaced all the sparkplugs, the electric coils, battery, starter, the computer (pcm), ignition switch, the 02 sensor and still the car will not stay on and shakes while is running.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2020

About a month ago I was coming up the mountain and it was hard to stere and it made me hit a gard rail on the other side of the road and then about a week ago I was going to town and I stopped at the store to get gas and turn it off and it would not start back so I don't no what is wrong.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2020

Front suspension went out lost all control of vehicle.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2019

Jeep was shut off and in park in parking lot when flames were seen coming out from under the hood. By the time the fire dept. Arrived, the fire had started to breach the firewall in the front of the Jeep.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2017

At interstate speed the Jeep accelerates unexpectedly as if the throttle is pressed to the floor. This is the third time this has happened. Accelerates to 80 miles per hour almost instantly.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2015

The contact owned a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While driving 50 mph, smoke and sparks appeared from the engine compartment. Approximately five minutes later, the vehicle burst into flames. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and the contact was able to safely exit the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire and no medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

9 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2015

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while having maintenance performed by the dealer, the technician notified the contact that the front and rear control arms and ball joints were corroded. In addition, the contact mentioned that the power steering and gasket valve covers had to be replaced multiple times for a recurring failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.

10 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

On numerous occasions including today, my 2004 Jeep Liberty has fallen out of gear. Previously I was on the highway doing about 60 mph and the car switched from drive to neutral on its own. Today the most recent incident I was leaving wawa to get coffee and on my way to work, at the red light the car was in drive, foot on brake as one would normally do. When the light switched to green I lightly tapped the accelerator/gas pedal and the car sat there for a moment without moving again as if it was in neutral. So I pressed the gas pedal again only this time the car started to reverse, as the gear shift clearly showed that I was again in drive. This is very dangerous, thank god both times this has occurred that no other vehicle was behind me or else they may have been a fatal accident especially when I was on the highway. I have read online numerous accounts where this has happened to other Jeep owners I am very dissatisfied that it seems there was no recall with this issue as far as my research shows. I do hope that some one sincerely takes the time to look over the data and any other occurrences of this issue.

11 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2014

This vehicle is giving me a bunch of problem in the suspension, the first problem is with the front wheel ball joints which is a recall, I took it to the dealer and they said it was fixed years ago but how can it be fixed and still defective? they accept the condition and were willing to repair but only the lower ball joints but they said I have to pay for the upper ball joints which is over $1000, I did not do it and the car drives very unsafe, there is a heavy vibration in the wheel when driving over 30 miles, also the back tires got worn out every 2 months and I have to change them and they said will call me when the part from the fuel tank will be available to change it but hasn't happen yet in more than 5 months.

12 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

Car smokes and smoke comes inside the car. It is extremely noticeable when it is sitting still car filled up with smoke.

13 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/18/2014

On the 18th of January of 2014, I was driving back home on a rural road where the speed limit is 25mph and I was driving around 15 mph because the road doesn't have an adequate pavement, where there is alot of pot holes. My 2004 Jeep Liberty on a small hill, came to a sudden stop shutting all the system which turned the vehicle off. I attempted to turn the car back on, by turning the switch and it wouldn't turn on. I waited approximately 3 minutes when I saw a thick black smoke coming from the hood. I attempted to react quickly and saw that the doors were closed shut. I forced the door to open and ran quickly to the front of the vehicle. I lifted the hood and it was steaming hot that it burned my fingers, I then opened the hood and witnessed that the vehicle's motor was completely in smoke. I began to car 911 and stepped aside when flames started to come out from the motor. In less than 8 minutes the car was completely in fire. Both police and fire department assisted me during this tragic event. I have both reports to evidence the events that had occurred. I have attempted various times to contact Chrysler within my local area and have not received any return call from them, while they have indicated that they will send a inspector to verify the vehicle, I left all of my personal details and am still waiting for their visit. I have been waiting and I have continued to cal them in effort to have an inspector to verify my loss knowing that the car is still within the vehicle guaranteed, still I have not received any response after a two months of the incident. Here, I have not only suffered from material loss but also Chrysler in my area does not demonstrate corporate responsibility nor customer satisfaction or concern for their state of being.

14 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2013

I had been having this problem around three weeks ago, at hot weather I turn the a\c on, and after 10 minutes the engine starts reheating, I already take it to the Chrysler Jeep dealer, and they told me that they dont know what happens that everything is ok, my husband even scan the car and he got the po480, and they said that no everything is ok, I told them the situation that im worry about the reheating cause three days ago I has at the i95 at 65 mph, and it stars reheating very fast, I just pull over the car , but it can start a fire under the hood or something I saw a lot of smoke, I told them, and they said that they couldnt find anything that everything is ok. So if Jeep itself cant not find the problem , who can. . . . . ? they said . . . . We dont know!!!!! this is a very weird situation , that the Jeep itself can not find a problem in a car that they make.

15 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2013

We were at a berry farm picking raspberries, we looked up and saw our vehicle rolling towards us. The tranmission must of popped out gear(park) the car continued gaining speed down the hill as it slammed into a tree.

16 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2013

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that a white cloudy smoke emitted from the front of the vehicle and into the inner compartment. The contact noticed sparks and pulled over to the side of the road as a fire erupted under the hood. The fire department was able to extinguish the flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The VIN was not available. The contact was later notified of NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) years after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

17 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at 25mph, she observed the check engine warning indicator was illuminated intermently. The problem occurred numerous of times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic diagnosed the failure of gas cap. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Lb.

18 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2012

Was driving on the highway in the fast lane going about 70 mph and we lose all control of the vehicle had to swerve all the way across the highway to get on the shoulder! its a miracle we didn't wreck! vehicle wouldn't start had no idea what happened, checked the oil and was full just got it changed 3 weeks prior at the dealership. Towed it to a shop and they said the engine was done! had a warranty for 6 months and 2 weeks after this expired is when this occurred! have complained everywhere I can and I get told this has never been heard of well all you have to do is google this engine and the complaints are endless! I am so unbelievably disappointed and no one is owning up to this problem! I am done with Jeep and Chrysler and I'll make sure everyone I ever know is too!.

19 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2012

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 10 mph, the driver of the vehicle noticed smoke from under the hood. After stopping the vehicle the contact noticed flames coming from under the engine. The fire department was called and a report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

20 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty 4x4. The contact stated that when filling the tank, the engine caught fire. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer that informed the contact that the protective caps to the valve started the fire. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

21 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2009

My 2004 Jeep Liberty with 46,253 miles has blown a head gasket for no reason. The auto shop stated that the Jeep Liberty are all blowing head gaskets for no reason. I found out about it when I got an oil change and they told me I have anti freeze in my oil. I said what does that mean and they told me that I have a blown head gasket and that is how anti freeze is getting into the oil. The auto shop that fixed it charged me $1,395. 34 to fix it and they told me that Jeep Liberty's have been blowing head gaskets. He already fixed a lot of Jeep Liberty's head gaskets. I asked him what would of happened if I didn't get an oil change and kept driving with the anti freeze in the oil. He told me that I would have blown the engine. He also stated that Jeep is looking into the problem and for me to keep the receipt in case they do have a recall on there head gaskets. I would like to file a complaint about Jeep Liberty's head gasket problems.

22 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2009

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a no-start condition. Upon further inspection she saw white smoke under the hood and the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and concluded that it was caused by the fuel injector. The insurance company towed the vehicle. She was in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 66,000.

23 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2007

1. Vehicle would start, the next day I would try to start it and it wouldn't start. 2. Had vehicle towed to dealership and was told vehicle has loss of steering control 3. Nothing was done to correct problem because of warranty but there was a recall for the same problem on the exact vehicle back in Aug of 2005 for the same problem that the Jeep Liberty is having right now, there was over 800,000 recalls for this type of vehicle.

24 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2004

Vehicle hesitates during nornal operation.



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