2003 Jeep Liberty Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,352 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Jeep Liberty, 2% of the 1,352 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While turning from a green light I was probably going maybe 5-10 MPH both my driver and passenger airbags both went off and man those things hurt badly but there was no car collision or anything they just went off out of the blue and there was a lot of smoke and left my ears ringing and parts of the dash came apart”
NHTSA complaint #11373420, filed 2020-11, 173,000 miles“A recall was made for Jeep Liberty for the control arms upper and lower and the ball joints. I was told my VIN did not have the recall. However, others had the recall and Jeep paid for the repairs. After the repairs the wheel hub went bad, and a recall was made for that but not my basic model. After replacing the wheel hub the driveshaft was damaged by all the issues. A recall for the same vehicle was made for a driveshaft and again the bass model was not included in the recall. This time Jeep said they would fix the driveshaft and when it came time they denied it.”
NHTSA complaint #11174399, filed 2019-02, 190,000 miles“My 2003 Jeep Liberty has been shutting off while I am driving it. This problem has been on going for about 4 months now and I have taken it in to fix it multiple times. I almost got into a very bad crash recently because of the issue and as a 19 year old girl its a very scary issue to be dealing with. I have put in $400 for new spark plugs which didn't' even fix the problem as well as new tires and brakes. This little car problem is taken a toll on my whole life. I did some research and found I am not the only one yet still no answers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10816277, filed 2015-12, 140,000 miles“On 8-15-2018, I (driver/owner of a 2003 Jeep Liberty sport) was leaving my parking spot at a convenience store. When I put the vehicle in reverse, it immediately started speeding backwards. When I applied the brakes with all the force I could muster, it failed to stop the vehicle. The tires were squealing & black tire marks were left on the pavement. My vehicle stopped when I slammed into the front end of a parked car which was next to a gas pump with the driver inside. Fortunately nobody was hurt. No police report was filed but my insurance company was called immediately to report it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11120114, filed 2018-08, 148,000 miles“I just want to file a complaint inregard to trailer hitch that was not installed on my Jeep Liberty. The dealer said even before the part finally came they would have to check the Jeep for corrosion. I do not feel my Jeep has any more corrosion on the frame then any 2003 Jeep would have. I'm sure if I wanted to pay for a trailer hitch ,one would or could be installed. I think since I talked to numerous Jeep Liberty owners, who were also turned down, that this is chrysler way of getting around the cost of installing the trailer hitch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10644888, filed 2014-10, 90,548 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10229910Dec 18, 2014Towing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This bulletin specifies the approved tow rating for vehicles not equipped with trailer tow package…
- 10221079Dec 18, 2014Towing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This bulletin specifies the approved tow rating for vehicles not equipped with trailer tow package…
- 10139909Dec 18, 2014Towing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This bulletin specifies the approved tow rating for vehicles not equipped with trailer tow package…
- 10057221Dec 18, 2014Jeep grand cherokee 1993-1998, jeep liberty 2002-2007. Service bulletin regarding the vehicles with n45 or n46 trailer hitch assembly. The new trailer hitch assembly has been…
- 10220409Jun 20, 2013Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.
- 10189177Jun 20, 2013Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.
- 10136886Jun 20, 2013New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N45062013 During recent discussions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (?NHTSA?) and Chrysler Group LLC (?Chrysler?)…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 31 | 8% |
| 2011 | 14 | 8% |
| 2010 | 38 | 19% |
| 2009 | 13 | 12% |
| 2008 | 54 | 10% |
| 2007 | 40 | 6% |
| 2006 | 60 | 4% |
| 2005 | 34 | 3% |
| 2004 | 42 | 4% |
| 2003 | 30 | 2% |
| 2002 | 35 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2003 Jeep Liberty
437 complaintsAir bags
392 complaintsFuel system
172 complaintsBody and structure
111 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
97 complaintsElectrical system
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsSteering
52 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsSeat belts
36 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Jeep Liberty
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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