2004 Jeep Liberty Recalls
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2004 Jeep Liberty. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Suspension › RearCovers: Jeep Liberty 2004–2007
Reported issue: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Possible consequence: A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that…
- Body and structureCovers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2007, Grand Cherokee 1993–1998
Reported issue: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
Possible consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation…
- Suspension › RearCovers: Jeep Liberty 2004–2007
Reported issue: In june 2012, chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 jeep liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900. These vehicles were manufactured from july 3, 2003 through june 29, 2007. The recall addresses those vehicles originally sold, or currently…
Possible consequence: A fracture of the rear lower control arm may result in a loss of vehicle control and may lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio…
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball jointCovers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2006
Reported issue: On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints may experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this condition, the ball joint may eventually experience wear and looseness.
Possible consequence: When the driver continues to operate the vehicle with this condition, the contamination can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear and possibly separation from the steering knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on september 11, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Engine and engine coolingCovers: Jeep Liberty 2004
Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7l engines only, two valve cover studs may interfere with the fuel injector and alternator wiring harnesses.
Possible consequence: Damage to the alternator wiring harness could result in an under hood fire.
Remedy: Dealers will add protective caps to the valve cover studs and re-route the affected wiring harness to provide clearance. Owner notification began on july 19, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LatchCovers: Jeep Liberty 2004
Reported issue: On some sport utility vehicles, certain remote keyless entry (rke) input may cause the body control module (bcm) software to actuate the door lock motors continuously.
Possible consequence: This can cause the lock motor bearings to overheat and seize. If this occurs, the door lock system will become inoperative.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the door latch assemblies and the bcm software will be updated. Owner notification began on may 10, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Jeep Liberty 2004, Grand Cherokee 2004, Wrangler 2004
Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a recent software programming error, the tire, wheel, and inflation pressure information was inadvertently omitted from the vehicle certification label.
Possible consequence: The vehicle owner would not be aware of the tire, wheel, and inflation pressure information for their vehicle.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a corrected tire certification label. Owner notification began on march 1, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA investigations
- EA11013Rear Suspension Control Arm FailureClosed · Sep 15, 2011
- PE11013Rear Suspension Control Arm FailureClosed · Apr 18, 2011
- EA06008Front suspension ball joint separationClosed · May 31, 2006
- PE06004Front suspension ball joint separationClosed · Jan 6, 2006
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.