2008 Jeep Liberty Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 541 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,748miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Jeep Liberty, 1% of the 541 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,748 miles. 1 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.
“The heating element in the front passenger heated seat has started to burn through the seat. I brought the vehicle to the dealership and because the car is beyond the 3 yr/36,000 miles warranty, chrysler will not cover the repair. I am concerned that someone could be burned or that the seat could catch fire because of this issue and believe it is enough of a safety concern to file a complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #10533054, filed 2013-08, 85,000 miles“A piece fell from under the seat which makes the seat feel loose. The side control panel for moving the seat back and forth does not give full control of adjusting the seat. The key less remote will not lock and unlock my doors. I have to use manual locks. I took it to be looked at, I was advised ground wires were crossing and blowing out a fuse/relay. The mophar skyliner sunroof is off track. There is a manufacturer defect in the sunroof. Chrysler has not issued a recall yet several jeeps are having and have had this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11088739, filed 2018-04, 56,748 miles“On 11/22/2017 I parked 5 spaces from the front door of meijer on e.michigan ave in jackson, mi. As my esa animal remained in the vehicle I left the car running and heat on low. I was in the store about 3 minutes. By the time I returned to the vehicle I was informed by a bystander my vehicle was on fire and help was on the way. I asked about my dog and was told no one had seen him. I frantically searched the car for (nagini) my dog causing 3rd degree burns on my hands.I was able to retrieve him from the Jeep. He was unconscious and unresponsive. I began cpr and he was resuscitated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11055589, filed 2017-12, 184,000 miles“Water mark discoloration on the cloth seats of the 2008 Jeep Liberty. Any form of condensation, sweat or even rain water will cause these seats to stain. Stains remain even after the seats have dried.”
NHTSA complaint #10260946, filed 2009-03, 2,500 miles“Bueno hearquart toyota me vendi este carro sin decir que es chocado, que al techo que es de lona le entra aire y toda la lluvia. Estuve varias semana vindolos para que me lo arreglaran y nada . Me dijeron que cobraban 2500$ una suma muy alta y para colmo el vehculo no vale ni la mitad en que me lo vendieron. Este dealer me estafo.nunca me hablo claro . Espero me ayuden. Gracias”
NHTSA complaint #10760600, filed 2015-08Related service bulletins
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Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 16 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 0% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Liberty
156 complaintsElectrical system
124 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
86 complaintsBody and structure
85 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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.
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