IllustrationTHE RADIO HAS A SHORT AND THE FRONT SPEAKERS DO NOT WORK. RADIO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
2008 Jeep Liberty
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2008 Jeep Liberty do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 541.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
590–25K
11325–50K
9250–75K
7675–100K
73100–150K
31150K+
444 reports with mileage · 97 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 124 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 95 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 85 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
11 crash reports4 fire reports13 injury reports
Electrical System complaints
124 reportsTHE DOOR LOCKS IN THE CAR NO LONGER LOCK, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID DOESN'T COME OUT ANYMORE, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKS SOME TIMES. ALL OF THE PROBLEMS LISTED AFTER CAN AFFECT THE OWNER OF THE CAR, AND ANY PASSENGERS. ESPECIALLY THE DOOR LOCKS I KNOW ME MYSELF I HAVE TWO YOUNGER CHILDREN WHO COULD BE EFFECTED BY THIS HAZA…
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THE DOOR LOCKS IN THE CAR NO LONGER LOCK, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID DOESN'T COME OUT ANYMORE, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKS SOME TIMES. ALL OF THE PROBLEMS LISTED AFTER CAN AFFECT THE OWNER OF THE CAR, AND ANY PASSENGERS. ESPECIALLY THE DOOR LOCKS I KNOW ME MYSELF I HAVE TWO YOUNGER CHILDREN WHO COULD BE EFFECTED BY THIS HAZARD DO TO THE DOORS NOT LOCKING ON THEIR OWN. ALSO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE A BIG MUST TO CLEAN DEBRIS OFF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD IS NEEDED, AND THE FLUID AS WELL. *TR
MY ROOF IS A SOFT TOP . SOME HOW IT SHORTED OUT. BURNING UP MY BATTERY, MY ROOF WILL NOT CLOSE HOW EVER IT OPENED OWN ITS ON. MY OUTLET NEVER HAVE WORKED. SO I HAVE LEEKS LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT INSIDE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, AN ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, THE ODOMETER GAUGE WOULD NOT DISPLAY A MILEAGE READING. THE DRIVER'S SIDE P…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, AN ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, THE ODOMETER GAUGE WOULD NOT DISPLAY A MILEAGE READING. THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW ALSO BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
WHEN VEHICLE IS OR IS NOT IN MOTION THE VEHICLES LIGHTS,HORN,TURN SIGNALS,INSTRUMENT GAUGES,AND WINDSHIELD WIPER BEGIN TO MALFUNCTION AND OPERATE ON ITS OWN SQUIRTING ALL THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUIDS,HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING,HORN HONKING ON IT'S OWN AND INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FLICKER AND FLASHING,UNTIL EITHER BATTERY DIES OR BATTER…
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WHEN VEHICLE IS OR IS NOT IN MOTION THE VEHICLES LIGHTS,HORN,TURN SIGNALS,INSTRUMENT GAUGES,AND WINDSHIELD WIPER BEGIN TO MALFUNCTION AND OPERATE ON ITS OWN SQUIRTING ALL THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUIDS,HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING,HORN HONKING ON IT'S OWN AND INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FLICKER AND FLASHING,UNTIL EITHER BATTERY DIES OR BATTERY BECOMES DISCONNECTED. *TR
THE SUNROOF LEAKS INTO THE HEADLINER CAUSING MOLD AND ALSO AFFECTING THE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE HEADLINER. WE HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD SON AND I BELIEVE THAT THIS COULD CAUSE A THREAT TO HIM AS WELL AS MY WIFE WHO'S DRIVES THE CAR. IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT JEEP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AS WELL AS OTHER M…
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THE SUNROOF LEAKS INTO THE HEADLINER CAUSING MOLD AND ALSO AFFECTING THE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE HEADLINER. WE HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD SON AND I BELIEVE THAT THIS COULD CAUSE A THREAT TO HIM AS WELL AS MY WIFE WHO'S DRIVES THE CAR. IT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT JEEP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, I AM A WARE THAT IT IS A USED CAR BUT WITH THE RESEARCH THAT I HAVE DONE ITS NOT THE FACT THAT IT IS USED, IT WAS A PROBLEM THAT WAS WRONG WHEN THIS 2008 JEEP HAD WHEN IT ROLLED OFF THE LINE, AND I'M CONSERENED FOR MY WIFE AND SONS SAFETY AS WELL AS SO MANY OTHER DEALING WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM!!!! *TR
WHILE DRIVING MY JEEP LIBERTY, THE WIPERS AND HORN CAME ON SUDDENLY AND THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL PANEL LIT UP. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, THEY FINALLY DETERMINED IT WAS THE TIPM MODULE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS BACKORDERED. I HAVE SINCE FOUND THERE IS A NATIONAL BACKORDER (SINCE 2010) WITH OVER 2…
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WHILE DRIVING MY JEEP LIBERTY, THE WIPERS AND HORN CAME ON SUDDENLY AND THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL PANEL LIT UP. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, THEY FINALLY DETERMINED IT WAS THE TIPM MODULE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS BACKORDERED. I HAVE SINCE FOUND THERE IS A NATIONAL BACKORDER (SINCE 2010) WITH OVER 270+ IN MY AREA ALONE. THE ISSUE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AS I WOULD GET IN MY CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START. UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO CAUSE THE AUTOMOBILE TO ENGAGE SOMETHING ELECTRICAL (THOUGH I ONLY OPEN IT MANUALLY - NOT WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY) WHICH RESULTS IN THE VEHICLE ACTING AS THOUGH IT IS ALREADY ON. MOST RECENTLY, WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 70MPH, I HAD A JOLT BEFORE THE WIPERS/HORN WENT OFF AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON. I BELIEVE THE SYSTEM IS NOW ENGAGING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I HAVE DISCONTINUED DRIVING THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT. I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE IS A LEMON. THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ONLINE WITH MANY OTHER JEEP OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES. *TR
SKY SLIDER ROOF ASSEMBLY PARTIALLY OPENED AND WILL NOT CLOSE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE FRONT END STARTED TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND SPORADICALLY, WOULD FAIL TO START. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. THE REPAIR DID NOT REME…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE FRONT END STARTED TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND SPORADICALLY, WOULD FAIL TO START. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE STALLING OR SHAKING FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE COMPUTER AND FUSE BOX MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE COMPUTER AND FUSE BOX MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO A BACK ORDER OF THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000. UPDATED 02/15/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND ALL THE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING. THE HORN STARTED HONKING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED AND THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND EVENTUALLY REPAIRED. UPDATED 02/17/12
Official recalls
413V121000 · Air Bags; Power Train:driveline:driveshaft; Structure
Apr 3, 2013
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Structure
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Consequence: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
Air Bags
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Consequence: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Consequence: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
10V550000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Nov 3, 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORS THAT CONTAIN EXCESS ADHESIVE THAT MAY ALLOW FOR WATER INTRUSION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT AND EVENTUALLY INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FAILING OR INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM WILL REDUCE A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
08V525000 · Parking Brake
Oct 8, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 3,663 MY 2007-2008 DODGE NITRO AND MY 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARK BRAKE LEVER CLUTCH DRUM MAY DISTORT AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
08V455000 · Visibility:windshield
Sep 9, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 494 MY 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR FIXED REAR QUARTER GLASS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED USING INCORRECT URETHANE ADHESIVE. THIS COULD AFFECT GLASS RETENTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE GLASS SEPARATES WHILE DRIVING, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE OR INJURE A PEDESTRIAN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD AND/OR FIXED REAR QUARTER GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1DP14004 · Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Opened Sep 25, 2014 · Closed Jul 24, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with TIPM-7. Approximately 3 percent of CAS complaints are related to vehicles equipped with TIPM-6 and ODI?s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. ODI conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by CAS and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available Customer Assistance Inquiry reports (CAIR). Analysis of the field data indicated that MY2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher complaint rates related to fuel pump relay (FPR) failures than other subject vehicles. In a September 3, 2014 letter to NHTSA, Chrysler submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the FPR within the TIPM-7 which can result in a no start or stall condition in approximately 188,723 model year (MY) 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) and Dodge Durango (WD) vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010 through July 20, 2011 (14V-530).In a February 24, 2015 letter, Chrysler submitted a second DIR expanding the scope of the FPR defect condition to include an additional 338,216 MY 2012 through 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from September 17, 2010 through August 19, 2013 and MY 2012 through 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2011 through August 19, 2013 (15V-115).ODI analysis of the CAS allegations of TIPM defects resulting in stall while driving, airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration, fire and other faults identified a single defect condition related to 1 of over 60 different circuits in the TIPM assembly. The most common effect of this defect condition, related to the fuel pump relay, was a no-start concern, but it could also result in stall while driving (76 complaints). No valid evidence was presented in support of claims related to airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration or fire resulting from TIPM faults and these claims were found to be wholly without merit based on review of the field data and design of the relevant systems and components.Except insofar as the petitioner's contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the Chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioner's contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a NHTSA order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is den