2008 Jeep Liberty
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 541
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2008
Opened by NHTSA
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 541 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 1,808 |
| 2003 | 1,351 |
| 2004 | 1,101 |
| 2005 | 1,118 |
| 2006 | 1,372 |
| 2007 | 703 |
| 2008 | 541 |
| 2009 | 108 |
| 2010 | 197 |
| 2011 | 181 |
| 2012 | 385 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
23% · 126 reportsMost commonly citing horn and 12v/24v/48v battery.
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On 11/22/2017 I parked 5 spaces from the front door of meijer on e.Michigan ave in jackson, mi. As my esa animal remained in the vehicle I left the car running and heat on low. I was in the store about 3 minutes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-19
Also filed under Seats
Twice itâs happened my turned. I went to turn my my key to power to open the doors and the heater went off. The horn started blaring. The windshield wipers came on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-19
Fuel system, gasoline
18% · 97 reportsMost commonly citing filler pipe and cap and tank assembly.
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I just returned from alexander Chrysler Jeep in franklin, tn 615-794-5000. They tried to blame a vacuum hose for letting gasoline fumes in the cabin of the 2008 Jeep Liberty to avoid a warranty fix.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-07-11
Structure
16% · 86 reportsMost commonly citing body and roof and pillars.
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Recently driving down the road heard a very loud noice thought i had a tire blowout. It was both Rear lower control arms broken Completely into( very rusty ).It also broke my exhaust and banged up the driveshaft.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-05
Fuel/propulsion system
11% · 61 reportsVisibility
9% · 47 reportsMost commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and power window devices and controls.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2008-10-13Visibility08V455000 Chrysler is recalling 494 my 2008 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass may have been assembled using incorrect urethane adhesive. This could affect glass retention.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2008-10-27Parking brake08V525000 Chrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 Dodge nitro and my 2008 Jeep Liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2009-10-15Suspension09E039000 Rock krawler is recalling 44 performance suspension systems sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicle listed above. These suspension systems were produced with grade 2 carriage bolts…
Remedy: Rock krawler will notify owners and provide a free remedy. The safety recall began on October 15. 2008. All the affected untits have been remedied. Owners may contact rock krawler at…
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2010-12-01Visibility10V550000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with windshield wiper motors that contain excess adhesive that may allow for water intrusion, which…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall began on December 1, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2013-06-27Air bags, power train, structure13V121000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact…
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2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Jeep Liberty — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 126 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 97 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 86 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V455000 · Visibility
- Recall 08V525000 · Parking brake
- Recall 09E039000 · Suspension
- Recall 10V550000 · Visibility
- Recall 13V121000 · Air bags, power train, structure
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- Is the 2008 Jeep Liberty reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Jeep Liberty is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Jeep Liberty?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Liberty have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.