2004 Jeep Liberty Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Jeep Liberty, 3% of the 1,101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11372943, filed 2020-11, 235,000 miles“Car just shuts off on highway... This has happened several times.... After restarting works okay as if re-starting booting electrical system... Engine light on.. Rear hatch does not open... I believe this vehicle has major electrical problems from what I have read and experienced...”
NHTSA complaint #10501080, filed 2013-03, 79,000 miles“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! …”
NHTSA complaint #10510679, filed 2013-05, 113,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10669448, filed 2015-01, 192,260 miles“We were at a berry farm picking raspberries, we looked up and saw our vehicle rolling towards us. The transmission must of popped out gear(park) the car continued gaining speed down the hill as it slammed into a tree.”
NHTSA complaint #10524146, filed 2013-07, 95,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 44 | 11% |
| 2011 | 22 | 12% |
| 2010 | 20 | 10% |
| 2009 | 7 | 6% |
| 2008 | 31 | 6% |
| 2007 | 16 | 2% |
| 2006 | 30 | 2% |
| 2005 | 30 | 3% |
| 2004 | 32 | 3% |
| 2003 | 25 | 2% |
| 2002 | 74 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Jeep Liberty
456 complaintsFuel system
186 complaintsBody and structure
128 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
121 complaintsElectrical system
80 complaintsSteering
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsExterior lighting
40 complaintsAir bags
39 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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