2008 Jeep Liberty Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 85about this part
- Share
- 16%of 541 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 85 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Jeep Liberty, 16% of the 541 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The skyslider roof on the Jeep Liberty does not stay closed while driving. It lifts loose from the track while closed and traveling at speeds over 50 MPH. I am able to see the outside through the gap it creates and fear that it will lift open from the car. I have read of similar incidents where the roof did indeed fall off at high speeds. I fear that mine will too.”
NHTSA complaint #10583975, filed 2014-04, 57,000 miles“My roof sky slider has been disconnected from the track that it connects to and will not stay on the roof without manual intervention. I currently have the roof taped down so it does not fly off while driving. With the slider being disconnected, it has caused many leaks to allow water into the inside of the vehicle, damaging the roof, floorboards, and has gotten into some of the electrical areas such as overhead lights above front dash. Initial disconnect happened while driving and skyslider was closed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11300134, filed 2020-01, 95,000 miles“Slider top ends came unglued.took to mall of georgia Jeep for repair.after repair the top while going down highway slightly opened up. Took back to dealer he said out of warranty. I told them that you took my top off for repair and you did not get the tension cable correctly tightened.well several months went by then the cable that tightens the top up broke.I have seen so many complaints with the top there should be a recall on these.”
NHTSA complaint #10575098, filed 2014-03, 22,000 miles“I was driving my 2008 Jeep Liberty skyslider on a local road at around 40 MPH. The roof ( a convertible type) began rattling and came off the tracks while in the close position causing the roof to fly up. I contacted Jeep and they have no remedy for this although after looking this up online, there are tons a similar incidents. A car in which the roof flies up is a major safety hazard and Jeep should be liable since this doesn't seem to be an isolated incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10594431, filed 2014-05, 68,900 miles“Driving on the highway my sky slider folded back off the track making a horrific sound. The power button used to open and close the sky slider does not work. It just makes a grinding noise. We had to manually push the sky slider down. There is also a leaking issue when there is rain. Water pours into the vehicle from around the front interior lights on the roof between the driver and passenger seat. There is also water marks from the sky slider leaking. I also have a sensor that stays on constantly. The sensor is for low tire pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #11104667, filed 2018-06, 150,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V121000Apr 3, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2008, Dodge Nitro 2007–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10215825Apr 4, 2013Some of the above vehicles may experience a condition where the underbody transmission tunnel shield may partially separate from the vehicle floor pan and contact the aluminum…
- 10216269Mar 5, 2013Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X46 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may…
- 10023645Dec 12, 2007Water leak on load floor on right or let side or both at the liftgate header and/or the luggage rack channel seam area.
- 10020959Nov 14, 2007Rear door inside and outside handles do not function. *kb updated 01/09/08.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24 | 6% |
| 2011 | 17 | 9% |
| 2010 | 16 | 8% |
| 2009 | 20 | 19% |
| 2008 | 85 | 16% |
| 2007 | 106 | 15% |
| 2006 | 131 | 10% |
| 2005 | 137 | 12% |
| 2004 | 128 | 12% |
| 2003 | 111 | 8% |
| 2002 | 108 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 10% |
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2008 Jeep Liberty
156 complaintsElectrical system
124 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
86 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Jeep Liberty
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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