NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
541 reports195,000 miles · Aug 16, 2019
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BECAUSE IT WAS USED AS FOR POSTAL DELIVERIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TOTALLY IN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BECAUSE IT WAS USED AS FOR POSTAL DELIVERIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE FAILED. ROANOKE MOTOR COMPANY WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AT (309) 923-7171 AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED, WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,000.
NHTSA ODI #11244436
100 miles · Jul 24, 2019
Unknown Or Other
SKYSLIDER ROOF, STOPPED WORKING MANY TIMES BETWEEN 2008 AND 2018. THIS MAKES FOR A SITUATION WHERE THE ROOF CAN OPEN WHEN DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN MOVING AND WHEN STATIONARY. I HAVE NEVER TRIED TO OPEN THE ROOF WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING. I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR MOTORWORLD IN WILKES BARRE PA TO FIX THE ISSUE FOR OVER A YEAR W…
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SKYSLIDER ROOF, STOPPED WORKING MANY TIMES BETWEEN 2008 AND 2018. THIS MAKES FOR A SITUATION WHERE THE ROOF CAN OPEN WHEN DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN MOVING AND WHEN STATIONARY. I HAVE NEVER TRIED TO OPEN THE ROOF WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING. I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR MOTORWORLD IN WILKES BARRE PA TO FIX THE ISSUE FOR OVER A YEAR WITH NO SUCCESS.
NHTSA ODI #11234481
46,000 miles · Jul 10, 2019
Electrical SystemUnknown Or OtherVisibility/wiper
TAKATA RECALL SUNROOF HAS LEAKED SINCE I OWNED IT IN '10 CLEANED DRAINS N IT HASN'T HELPED...MY WINDOWS FOG UP DUE TO MOISTURE IN CAR N CAN'T KEEP THEM CLEAR! HEATER HAS TORE UP FROM WATER LEAKAGE....WATER IN WIRING HAS MESSED MY COMPUTER SYSTEM UP....TOOK IT TO MECHANIC N THEY FAVE ME 3PGS OF CODES IT WAS SHOWING...N REFUSED TO…
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TAKATA RECALL SUNROOF HAS LEAKED SINCE I OWNED IT IN '10 CLEANED DRAINS N IT HASN'T HELPED...MY WINDOWS FOG UP DUE TO MOISTURE IN CAR N CAN'T KEEP THEM CLEAR! HEATER HAS TORE UP FROM WATER LEAKAGE....WATER IN WIRING HAS MESSED MY COMPUTER SYSTEM UP....TOOK IT TO MECHANIC N THEY FAVE ME 3PGS OF CODES IT WAS SHOWING...N REFUSED TO WORK ON IT! CONCERNED ABOUT MOLD MILDEW IN VEHICLE FROM MOISTURE! HEAT SHIELD FAIL OFF 6 YRS AGO WHILE DRIVING DOWN 4LANE! MY 4WHEEL DRIVE HAS GONE OUT....I HAVE SEVERAL LITES ON MY DASH CHECK ENGINE ABS 4WHEEL DRIVE...TRACTION CONTROL....I CAN'T REM. THE OTHERS AND MY TIRE SENSOR WENT OUT RITE AFTER I BOUGHT IT THAT LET'S U KNOW U R AIR IS LOW! MY BIG CONCERN IS THE WATER....I'VE GOTTEN IN MY JEEP AFTER A STORM N THERE B 3IN OF WATER IN MY FLOOR BOARD! I'M CONCERNED MY CABIN IS GOIN TO COLLAPSE!AND THE BLACK MOLD WITH CAUSE ME HARM! I SPENT ALL MY SAVED MONEY N PAID CASH FOR MY JEEP WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICHLE....I USED MY DIVORCE SETTLEMENT MONEY TO PROVIDE ME WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A RELIABLE VEHICLE AND I'VE GOT SCREWED! I CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER ONE! WHEN DRIVING THE WATER WILL SUDDENLY FALL FROM CABIN ON U AND DROWNED U SCARING U SHOCKING U.....THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED ME TO WRECK! CUZ U DON'T EXPECT IT TO HAPPEN! WIPERS COME ON WITHOUT TURNING THEM ON....THERE'S SO MUCH I CAN'T THINK OF IT ALL
NHTSA ODI #11230834
100,000 miles · Jul 8, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)EngineFuel/propulsion System
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IT WILL NOT TURN OVER. IT CONTINUES TO CRANK UNTIL IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME AND IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE. TYPICALLY AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE WILL START UP CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS IN THE COLD AND IN THE HEAT, AFTER RUNNING FINE ALL DAY OR SITTING…
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WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IT WILL NOT TURN OVER. IT CONTINUES TO CRANK UNTIL IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME AND IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE. TYPICALLY AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE WILL START UP CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS IN THE COLD AND IN THE HEAT, AFTER RUNNING FINE ALL DAY OR SITTING TURNED OFF OVER NIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #11230061
Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 2019
Air Bags
MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME.
NHTSA ODI #11219196
79,000 miles · Jun 5, 2019
Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE SUN ROOF ALMOST COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAYTONA DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (1450 N TOMOKA FARMS RD, SUITE A, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32124, (386) 274-0571) THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SKY SLIDER SUN ROOF BRAND WAS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE SUN ROOF ALMOST COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAYTONA DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (1450 N TOMOKA FARMS RD, SUITE A, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32124, (386) 274-0571) THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SKY SLIDER SUN ROOF BRAND WAS BEING DISCONTINUED WHILE THE PART WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
NHTSA ODI #11218124
95,000 miles · Jun 2, 2019
Electrical System
WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THIS JEEP WHICH ALL COME FROM THETIPM AND THE ECM. WE HAVE REPLACED THE TIPM 3TIMES NOW AT OVER $1000.00 EACH TIME!!! THIS IS THE NUMBER ONE COMPLAINT ON THIS VEHICLE AND I HAVE FOUND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS INVOLVING THIS PART. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS. I AM GOING TO TRY …
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WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THIS JEEP WHICH ALL COME FROM THETIPM AND THE ECM. WE HAVE REPLACED THE TIPM 3TIMES NOW AT OVER $1000.00 EACH TIME!!! THIS IS THE NUMBER ONE COMPLAINT ON THIS VEHICLE AND I HAVE FOUND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS INVOLVING THIS PART. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS. I AM GOING TO TRY AND START A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST JEEP SEEINGS HOW THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AND MAKE THEIR CUSTOMERS PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #11217396
100,000 miles · May 29, 2019
Unknown Or Other
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE SKY SLIDER OPEN AND THE WIND SNAPPED THE ROOF OFF OF THE TRACKS CAUSING IT TO FLY BACK. I PUT A WIND DAMAGE CLAIM INTO USAA AND WAS DENIED AS THEY FEEL IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND THE ROOF WAS POORLY MADE UNABLE TO WITHSTAND NORMAL DRIVING SPEEDS. AFTER A NATIONWIDE SEARCH THEY WERE UNAB…
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I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE SKY SLIDER OPEN AND THE WIND SNAPPED THE ROOF OFF OF THE TRACKS CAUSING IT TO FLY BACK. I PUT A WIND DAMAGE CLAIM INTO USAA AND WAS DENIED AS THEY FEEL IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND THE ROOF WAS POORLY MADE UNABLE TO WITHSTAND NORMAL DRIVING SPEEDS. AFTER A NATIONWIDE SEARCH THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND REPLACEMENT PARTS AND THE VEHICLE IS ROOFLESS AND NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN.
NHTSA ODI #11210555
91,000 miles · May 8, 2019
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, A LOUD SCRAPING NOISE WAS DETECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HEAT SHIELD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, A LOUD SCRAPING NOISE WAS DETECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HEAT SHIELD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 91,000.
NHTSA ODI #11206258
180,000 miles · May 3, 2019
Electrical SystemEngineVisibility/wiper
WHEN TRYING TO UNLOCK WITH REMOTE KEY, HORN BLARES, WIPERS GO, WASHER FLUID SPRAYS, LOCKS GO HAYWIRE. HAPPENS REGULARLY NOW, ALSO STARTED WHILE IDLING FOR AWHILE. CONCERN IS THAT IT WILL DO THIS WHEN DRIVING SOON. ON ONE OCCASION I STARTED VEHICLE BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF WHILE DOING THIS. HAPPENED A LEAST A DOZEN TIMES IN LAST…
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WHEN TRYING TO UNLOCK WITH REMOTE KEY, HORN BLARES, WIPERS GO, WASHER FLUID SPRAYS, LOCKS GO HAYWIRE. HAPPENS REGULARLY NOW, ALSO STARTED WHILE IDLING FOR AWHILE. CONCERN IS THAT IT WILL DO THIS WHEN DRIVING SOON. ON ONE OCCASION I STARTED VEHICLE BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF WHILE DOING THIS. HAPPENED A LEAST A DOZEN TIMES IN LAST 6-8 WEEKS.
NHTSA ODI #11205463
Official recalls
4Apr 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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