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2008 Jeep Liberty
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 541
- Received Nov 2007 to Aug 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline139 complaints · 26% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Glass shatters or cracks without impact62 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail17 complaints · 3.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #13V121000Chrysler 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.
- Recall #10V550000Chrysler 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 11 crashes, 4 fires, 19 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 73 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2014 | 55 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 4 |
| Total | 541 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 139 | 26% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 62 | 11% | – | NHTSA recall #08V455000 |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 17 | 3.1% | – | NHTSA recall #10V550000 |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 17 | 3.1% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 14 | 2.6% | – | |
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 12 | 2.2% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 10 | 1.8% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 10 | 1.8% | – | |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 9 | 1.7% | – | |
| Heater blows cold air, defroster fails | 9 | 1.7% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 8 | 1.5% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 8 | 1.5% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 7 | 1.3% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 7 | 1.3% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 6 | 1.1% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 6 | 1.1% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 5 | 0.9% | – | |
| TPMS valve stems break or leak | 5 | 0.9% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 5 | 0.9% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 4 | 0.7% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #13V121000April 3, 201362,578 vehicles affected
air bags; power train: driveline: driveshaft; 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.
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.
NHTSA recall #10V550000November 3, 201012,027 vehicles affected
visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #08V525000October 8, 20083,663 vehicles affected
parking brake
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #08V455000September 9, 2008494 vehicles affected
visibility: windshield
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.
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2008 Jeep Liberty.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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