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US recalls (4)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Powertrain
2013-04-05 · campaign 2013-102
On certain vehicles, the tunnel heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, which could eventually result in the drive shaft breaking and loss of motive power. In conjunction with traffic and road conditions and driver reactions, this could increase the risk of a crash. A broken drive shaft could also impact the tunnel with sufficient force to cause airbag deployment. Unintended airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation could startle the driver which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will install a heat shield support bracket.
Visual system
2010-11-04 · campaign 2010-384
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may contain excessive adhesive that may also experience water ingestion which could result in intermittent and eventual inoperative windshield wipers. A loss of windshield wipers could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor.
Other
2008-10-10 · campaign 2008-372 · 720 vehicles
On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, 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 any warning. Correction: Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly.
Other
2008-09-08 · campaign 2008-327 · 68 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the windshield and/or the fixed rear quarter glass may have been assembled using incorrect urethane adhesive. This situation could affect glass retention. Should the glass separate while the vehicle is underway, it could strike a motorist or pedestrian, which could result in personal injuries or death. Correction: Dealers will replace windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass.
Owner complaints (541)
Owners filed 541 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Jeep Liberty (11 crashes, 4 fires, 19 injuries reported). Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 541).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 124 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 95 | |
| Structure | 85 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 61 | |
| Unknown or other | 54 | |
| Visibility | 47 | |
| Air bags | 43 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 41 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Jeep Liberty.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 Jeep Liberty 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Jeep Liberty version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Liberty 2WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Liberty 2WD 3.7 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Liberty 4WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Liberty 4WD 3.7 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
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