2004 Jeep Liberty Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 80about this part
- Share
- 7%of 1,101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,824miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 80 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Jeep Liberty, 7% of the 1,101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,824 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 12 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My remote failed to lock or unlock the doors, and liftgate door. The doors had to be locked manually. The liftgate window would not close at all. Remote batteries were replaced . However, it still would not lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. When I pressed the unlock button on the remote, the emergency flashers came on.”
NHTSA complaint #10807044, filed 2015-11, 125,000 miles“While car was park .between the driver side and passenger side where window control is caught on fire burning car to a point where fire department officials were here to shut off.I have pictures to show u but file to big.I need someone to call me asap.”
NHTSA complaint #11081396, filed 2018-03, 120 miles“Driver's seat heater felt extremely hot against my back while driving. Leaned forward and smelled a burning odor, also felt jacket and back of seat which were both extremely hot and immediately turned off the heated seats. Upon arriving at work,got out of the vehicle and saw the front seat leather against where my back was had been burned, as well as the back of my jacket. …”
NHTSA complaint #10494615, filed 2013-01, 96,300 miles“For approximately 1yr, the headlights on my Jeep Liberty sport 2004 have been flickering on and off. It use to happen only once and awhile and they would go right back on and then stay on. However recently I have been unable to drive my Jeep at night because the headlights constantly go on and off on me and sometimes stay off.”
NHTSA complaint #10471457, filed 2012-08, 86,000 miles“As I press the unlock button on my remote the door remains locked. I needed to have the door opened to change the taillights, but the door couldn't open so I took it to the dealer since I only owned the truck for a year.they said it would cost me about $200.00 to open the door and change the bulb, . Because the door actuator was busted.I couldn't afford that because the bulb only cost me $5.99. …”
NHTSA complaint #10532201, filed 2013-07, 79,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10230298Jul 9, 2022Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)
- 10223762Jul 9, 2022Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)
- 10229256Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other…
- 10221686Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other…
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and…
- 10217728Jul 30, 2014Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
- 10141243Jul 30, 2014Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
- 10189392Jan 31, 2013MIL Illumination - DTC P1776 Solenoid Switch Valve Latched in LR Position
- 10030347Nov 6, 2009Chrysler/jeep: flash: esp system may prematurely activate momentarily when negotiating a curve or mil illumination due to diagnostic trouble code p0340, p0344 or p0116. This…
- 10013708Mar 22, 2005Mil (malfunction indicator lamp) illumination for dtc's (diagnostic trouble codes) p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0846, p0871 or p0841. 2004-2005 jeep cherokee and 2005 chrysler…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 117 | 30% |
| 2011 | 42 | 23% |
| 2010 | 41 | 21% |
| 2009 | 19 | 18% |
| 2008 | 124 | 23% |
| 2007 | 67 | 10% |
| 2006 | 147 | 11% |
| 2005 | 60 | 5% |
| 2004 | 80 | 7% |
| 2003 | 72 | 5% |
| 2002 | 118 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2004 Jeep Liberty
456 complaintsFuel system
186 complaintsBody and structure
128 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
121 complaintsSteering
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsExterior lighting
40 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Jeep Liberty
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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