2004 Jeep Liberty Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 5%of 1,101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Jeep Liberty, 5% of the 1,101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle vibrates at any speed and worsens upon braking. Have had alignment done 3 times and alignment keeps failing. Tires are all new. Have had the camber and casters replaced in front, did not help vibration. Brakes have been replaced, vibration persists. Vibration is so powerful upon braking that sterring wheel bounces out of my hands. The vibration when driving sounds like I have a flat tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10706581, filed 2015-04, 150,000 miles“While driving my 2004 Jeep Liberty I lost power steering. I was able to pull over and stop without incident. My steering rack and a power steering pressure line started leaking a lot of fluid resulting in loss of steering. I have since learned that this is a familiar problem to chrysler/Jeep but there is no recall. Sudden loss of steering is a serious problem and a recall should be considered.”
NHTSA complaint #10379524, filed 2011-01, 102,000 miles“I have had repeated problems with my 2004 Liberty power steering. It appears that in very cold conditions the fluid leaks, maybe a shrinking gasket or seal? A seeping power steering line? The leak is at the fitting where it goes into the pump. It appears that the pressure from the pump is overpowering the o-ring in this fitting. Unfortunately the leak went unnoticed until the system went dry.”
NHTSA complaint #10372299, filed 2010-12, 124,000 miles“While pulling into a parking lot, the left lower ball joint separated and destroyed itself, the left upper control arm,the left cv joint and the alignment. Had we been traveling at highway speed we would have been in a severe accident. This problem was covered under a previous recall however we were never notified of this at the time we purchase the vehicle and was told that the recall has been closed with no recourse for reimbursement for the repairs done and no recourse to have the other side repaired. Updated 11/30/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10735254, filed 2015-07, 144,078 miles“Same as some of the other complaints; vehicle refused to start. Random at first, the wouldn't start at all. Towed to dealer and entire steering column has to be replaced to fix one small part, which is on backorder. Will contact the manufacturer tomorrow to complain, doubt it will help. I have seen multiple complaints with this issue, Jeep should do something about it! $800 in repairs. Last Jeep/chrysler I will ever own. I don't have the VIN right now, as the vehicle and registration are at the shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10507027, filed 2013-04, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017651Nov 2, 2005Revised power steering system bleeding procedures.
- 10011958Nov 29, 2004Power steering fluid contamination.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 18 | 3% |
| 2006 | 51 | 4% |
| 2005 | 61 | 5% |
| 2004 | 54 | 5% |
| 2003 | 52 | 4% |
| 2002 | 78 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Jeep Liberty
456 complaintsFuel system
186 complaintsBody and structure
128 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
121 complaintsElectrical system
80 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 30, 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