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Jeep Liberty

2000–2004 only

2,951 classified complaints 6 recalls

2000–2004 Jeep Liberty models have 2,951 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 123,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2000–2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Jeep Liberty report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2000–2004

2005–2009

2010–2012

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2000–2004 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 937 complaints

Median onset: 123,000 miles. 17.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 498 complaints

Median onset: 123,975 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 392 complaints

Median onset: 126,900 miles. 2.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 314 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles. 1.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 151 complaints

Median onset: 103,800 miles. 0.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 111 complaints

Median onset: 102,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 68 complaints

Median onset: 104,350 miles. 10.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 59 complaints

Median onset: 120,500 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2000–2004 model years. See the full Jeep Liberty report for every year and full specs/safety data.