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2004 Jeep Liberty Seats Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
0%of 1,101 total for the year
Median mileage
133,150miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2004 Jeep Liberty, 0% of the 1,101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,150 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“While driving to work, the passenger heated seat caught fire. The Jeep grand cherokee already has a recall for this same problem under NHTSA campaign # 09v117000. I contacted Jeep in an effort to get them to expand their recall and they basically told me they couldn't do anything. Please, assist me in investigating this problem and having the company fix this problem. I'm guessing the grand cherokee, which is more luxurious, has many more vehicles with heated seats than the Liberty thus more complaints. …”

NHTSA complaint #10911322, filed 2016-10, 177,000 miles

“Hit from behind. The drivers seat held up well, but the force of the impact forced my legs backward off of the firewall controls and my legs were up against the seat when the vehicle came to a stop. My lower legs at the calves were crushed and this LED to severe bleeding contained in the legs (compartment syndrome). No fractures but emergency surgery was needed. After reviewing photos of the vehicle interior today, it is apparent that my calves hit the seat adjustment bar that sticks out under and forward of the padded portion of the seat. …”

NHTSA complaint #10512282, filed 2013-05, 72,000 miles

“Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while traveling approximately 40 MPH,the front driver's side seat heater was activated and burned a hole in the bottom seat cushion. The contact was able to continue driving. There was no personal injury. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Js”

NHTSA complaint #10563649, filed 2014-02, 170,000 miles

“Important this is translated from spanish to english in google translator. My reason for my complaint is, to help me with the problem I have, really do not know if this merchant exists or is something ghost. I have tried to communicate with the seller and with the local dealer but it is impossible no answer, as the place is far to go, I have not yet had the opportunity to go to the local. For this reason I think I am a victim of fraud. I have also tried to communicate with them using barios phone number, but it is impossible not answer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10919870, filed 2016-10

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012164%
201132%
201032%
200861%
200771%
200671%
200561%
200450%
200391%
200250%
2001110%

Other parts of the 2004 Jeep Liberty

Suspension
456 complaints
Fuel system
186 complaints
Body and structure
128 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
121 complaints
Electrical system
80 complaints
Steering
54 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
52 complaints
Other or unknown
42 complaints
Brakes
40 complaints
Exterior lighting
40 complaints
Air bags
39 complaints
Engine
32 complaints

← 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology