Top 5 Problems Jeep Liberty SUV 1st Generation 2002-07

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[@lawnathan3961]

Thanks for this video I have the same jeep and i want to verify many problems with you Where do you located please Thank you 🙏

[@markadvani7198]

I just bought a 2004 jeep liberty sports utility 3.7 liters,its been sitting on ex owners front yard for 6 years atleast .after 50 n upwards speed mysteering wheel jerks n shakes badly n continuously but afrzr 2 weeks driving 20 miles to work each day its getting less n less jerking in steering wheel,tires is old but decent no knots or bubbles on thm but its been sitting on rims for a few years n originall size is 215/70/16 but have 235/70/16 on there instead,would that be the problem have tires rotated but mechanic said could not be balanced ? Pl explain tve reason for this symptom.Thanks,Mark.

[@elonzastaine9160]

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[@ninjaprime82]

Had my 2007 for 9 years. 116k on it and I just had my first engine light come on. New fuel injector. It runs like a dream

[@steve7572]

Ive replaced so many Liberty window regulators that I should have a freakin Master's degree in regulator replacement

[@Chuffin_ell]

Back windows?

[@mrbawsgamer3738]

Damn really?? My 03 libertys been in my family since brand new and its never had a window regulator go bad or bee replaced *YET KNOCK ON WOOD!!!*

[@jankybit]

You may want to check into the Steiger Performance aftermarket parts for those - they're made of metal rather than the cheap brittle plastics. Worth a gander!

[@TheBlocka16]

What about sunroofs?

[@Vince-lq3ve]

@@mrbawsgamer3738 Ya I think they changed something on the later years. I have an 03 with over 200 thou miles and have only had to replace one rear window power unit so far.

[@Teal14]

I would add to the list of common problems front lower ball joints, mostly because nobody seems to check them correctly.. rear control arm bushings wearing out quickly, and ignition lock cylinder jamming. With that being said, I love my first gen Liberty. Very underrated vehicles in terms of quality and reliability.

[@joshuasnore3600]

2003 jeep liberty sport/ manual transmission. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned, except for the rear window motors. I learned to replace them myself. Took it off roading, cross country, and traveled back and forth from school/work for over a decade.

[@thatblack300s]

2003 liberty limited can 100% agree amazing vic... only things i can say for new buyers make sure shes not running rich or good chance ur looking at a new engine

[@adamkrz59]

My 2004 w/manual transmission with 190k also the best vehicle I've ever owned, all issues have always been minor.

[@jimmy1life]

@@thatblack300s 06 limited no issues besides check engine light is always on 170k on it everything seems to work but the cruise control grrrr

[@luiscordova7851]

The rusted top break light is the only bad for first generation....

[@donnajones8303]

The one I bought is very used so I’m going to have to fix one thing at a time but you know if you want it done right take it to the jeep specialist and they fix it like new one thing at a time

[@Krispy453]

I'm about to buy a 2003 liberty limited. Test drove it tonight and I'm already in love. It's my very first car so I'm hoping for the best. Thanks for the video man!

[@carolk5770]

I had one of the first Jeep Liberty’s ever! Never had ONE SINGLE PROBLEM with it! I LOVED IT! I gave it to my son in Med School cause Philly isn’t a safe place. I’ve had a Laredo’s, 3 Jeep mini’s, a Renegade & a Cherokee. Not a single problem EVER…..

[@torontocpl]

Bought our 2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade brand new… no leaking issues anywhere .. it only has 140,000 km ( roughly 86k miles) It’s been in northern Canada 🇨🇦 Polar bear country ( HudsonBay) for 20yrs now.. considering our winter temperatures get to minus -45c ( around 49F) this little Jeep sits outside along side our 2 Hummers & skidoos and has never failed to start.. it’s also rust free since no salt is used on our roads. cheers from the snowy ( cold) north

[@Brenda5060]

20 years with my Jeep Liberty one of 200 made in 2001. Kept up with routine maintenance, just recently the air conditioning went that was the most major problem and the radiator hole. This is the best suv ever, it still looks great, and runs great. Your video of the Jeep looks just like my white Jeep. After 20 years though it was time to get a new Jeep so I’m waiting for my new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon to be delivered middle of September. Great video.

[@andrewcox6980]

I just bought a 2002 Liberty in very good shape for its age, how has your Rubicon been treating you?

[@JustaGuy-dg3nn]

227,000 on my 2002 4wd liberty sport and still runs like new. Maintenance is everything. CHECK THE FLUIDS REGULARLY!

[@jimmy1life]

Yea got a liberty looked into coolant tons of chunks and crud in it change that stuff asap

[@MrUgot2cthis]

Looking to get a 2004 jeep liberty 3.7 , 5spd 4x4 it has 174k on it and it's listed for 3500 . Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@Showe2625]

@@MrUgot2cthis I have an 07 V6 Liberty 4x4 Auto. It’s got 180,000 miles and it’s a total champ. No major engine or transmission issues. Keep the fluids fresh, full synthetic oil seems to help. If you plan on doing off tossing I would look into a locking rear diff. Really makes a difference in the sticky stuff. Keep in mind at that mileage it might need a few small things (CV axles, suspension etc.) so hopefully the $3500 isn’t all your money. The best thing I did before buying mine was take it to a mechanic for a full inspection on my test drive, it even helped me talk down the price.

[@Showe2625]

Off roading* not tossing

[@NJLev]

@@MrUgot2cthis Absolutely not.

[@mikeross5627]

I had ZERO faith in my dads 1st gen liberty when he bought it, I thought 4.0 was only engine for a Jeep. But dad put 420,000km on his liberty. Basic maintenance is all that was done.

[@mariasolakaki8219]

i have the 2.5 crd with 245k km ,if i forget about the drivetrain issues its the best car ive ever driven

[@GeneralLeeVanderwood]

Hey thats awesome. Think I needed to hear that. Sticking with her.

[@feebee731]

I’m happy to hear this :) I just bought a Liberty from Govdeals

[@7654wolfie]

I love it! I'm at 280,000 on my 2006. Now I know the number to beat!! Lol

[@andyevans2336]

My wife refuses to let her 2007 die! Common service intevals have kept it going strong on and off road for over 257 k miles so far.

[@mattsbrute]

MY 2005 Liberty just turned 250,000 miles. Original motor and trans.

[@sidneycook3196]

we just inherited a 2005 and it has original 60k miles

[@robertjanowski710]

Top 5 problems with the first gen liberty. 1. Front lower ball joints 2. Window regulators. 3. Sagged suspension ( worn front springs) 4. Radiator cracked at the drivers side upper mount 5. Bad rear cv joint front drive shaft.

[@Lester-Paul]

You nailed it. Mine only has 110,000 miles. Ball joint/control arms changed, radiator crack same location. Bad rear CV joint front drive shaft.

[@Ang-e-la]

I learned so much from this video. I have a 2007, the gramps has a 2006. The windows are crap. We also have issues with the back window latch all the time. At times I think these billion dollar companies that make these vehicles should be responsible for fixing them with all the faulty parts they put into them.

[@northwoodslife5964]

I bought a 2006 Jeep Liberty, 3.7, 4x4 this month. 188,000 miles on it. I appreciate your video. I do my own work on Jeeps... it will be interesting. Thank you.

[@society86]

Good video once again 1A Auto! I've owned my 06 Liberty for 5 years now and it's right under 150k. It hasn't been the worst vehicle but I definitely have design issues I'd like to add in addition to all of these mechanical ones... 1) The material on the seats stain SO easily, even with water and nothing seams to take the stains off. If you think seat covers look tacky plan on forking out a few hundred for custom fit covers. 2) Unlike other jeeps there are very few options for upgrades. The bolt pattern is odd leaving limited options for wheels without custom spacers/adapters and a LED conversion in the headlights is inefficient due to how the housing is designed. 3) Small area for legs in the front, only certain more expensive custom floor mats (weather tech) will contour to this narrow space 4) Doors lock automatically after going over a certain speed. In other models this can be changed by reprogramming, I've still not found a way to deactivate this with the libby. I can't even begin to explain how annoying this has been. 5) Seats don't recline back far enough making it hard to sleep if you're too tired to drive, and the doors don't open wide enough especially for the back seat making it cramped to get things in and out. 6) Ridiculously small glove box. 7) Grab handle and thick front windshield/roof support blocks views coming into/outta turns, poor design. Inconvenience that I guess I've gotten used to. Should also note I currently have a oil leak that is just a matter of replacing my oil pan gasket, a relatively simple job. However beacuse my liberty is a 4wd accessing the pan will require lowering the entire axle so now I'm getting quotes no less than $500. Love what you drive and it won't feel like so much and I still love my liberty. But still...

[@1AAuto]

+Johnny Bravo Thanks for the feedback!

[@k9deine351]

I had the oil cooling lines done at about 75,000 miles and they are leaking again this thing just loves to cry oil and coolant 😥

[@fenwayfan1]

I have kept my 2005 liberty limited, it has over 260k miles and the only one of these issues I've ever had is one of the rear windows not going down, it still runs like new and has never let us down. We still love it as a second car, our other car is a 2021 grand cherokee overland and love the heck out of that too!

[@Pudentame]

Hard to believe the damn tail-lights didn't make a top 5 problems list.

[@skisugar1]

I agree

[@lunaseur327]

Agreed

[@ScottHintz]

My 02 was a Battle Axe. 10 years, 240K and it was still going. Front lower ball joints and lack of gas tank protection were a recall. They would give you a free trailer hitch to protect it. Watch that ball joint above the rear diff too. Rear seat is too upright. Uncomfortable. Regular gas and regular oil made it cheap to run aside from the weak mileage (20 mpg). I was very surprised how well it towed a trailer. Loved that Jeep.

[@stansmad]

It's easier to list what is actually good on the Liberty (3.7L) ! Bought mine used with 140k on it , forward about 3k miles and the dreaded head gasket issue. I never allowed it to get the least bit hot as I was aware of this being a potential and costly oversight. I also worked 30+ years in the radiator business. I do believe the individual seller was less than honest about previous issues as the problem developed after longer distance driving. Being retired, I didn't drive it very hard or often. I am now $3,100 poorer after a motor swap recently and yep, you guessed it: After driving about 3k miles the dreaded Misfire light is on AGAIN ! , PO302. I found out further through a friend who knew the seller what this guy replaced before selling. #1 Radiator, water pump 2x, AC Condensor, Battery 2x, supposedly new heads, thermostat 2x, window regulators 3x etc.etc. I hate it, but I should have done more research... It's actually fun to drive when it's running smooth and the 4x4 works fine. Maybe I should have junked it out, but with the prices I have seen for used vehicles nowadays I decided to keep it. So now back to the misfire condition, I suppose I will check the plugs, coils and injectors....never-ending. 🤑

[@erkinshadow99]

134k miles on my 06 Liberty, still running great

[@asap_d9765]

Let it hit 170k that’s when the problems start

[@rayminyard1]

Have a 2003 Jeep Liberty limited edition with 194,000 miles. Bad news Mopar has discontinued most replacement parts ...so I have to search junk yards for parts. Aftermarket parts don’t work especially the fan relay switch.

[@tc1uscg65]

Great video. My 1st gen KJ was a limited. Had it 17 years. Daughter drove it for 6. Sold it off to VW when I bout a Atlas. I also own a 09 KK. Got it new so it's still got a life time warranty on what's important. I did have a power door lock issue, rear driver side passenger door. Wasn't much to fix. But as far as Gen1? None of the issues he mentioned caused me any grief. I think he should have pointed out the radiator. I had to replace mine on the 02 and 09 when they hit 100k miles. Started leaking at the time seam, on the side. I did upgrade my 09. 32inch BFG KO2's, 3 inch lift (Old man EMU) with longer "A" arms. sliders and side rails (from JCR off-road who no longer makes stuff for the KJ or KK), full MOPAR skids, 10inch rims, customer front steel bumper (from At The Helm - ATH)with receiver for my all time budget winch, badlands 12k lb winch. a few LED lights here and there, and in the rear bumper. It's my everyday driver, even if it gets around 10mpg. :-(

[@1AAuto]

+tc1uscg Thanks for the feedback!

[@cybdiver]

A common problem with the windows is not the regulator it’s those plastic clips. If you hear the motor it’s the clip.

[@k9deine351]

Both rear windows stopped working I won’t fix them because they are trash and they hardly got used

[@leebailey4376]

Vapor locking is the only problem I have had to deal with so far. But it's a 10 sec fix every time it happens. If you are driving for a while then stop for 20 min or so (like going into a store) only to come and have a crank but no start with no codes showing. Try going to the passenger side of the motor and purge the fuel line. Be careful fuel is under a lot of pressure

[@orangutank626]

This will be my first car one day, I love how compact but spacious this vehicle is, Gotta save a little bit more to find one and buy it

[@bralexm8868]

I have a V6 Gas 3.7L 2006, great car, although my AC is out, havent full diagnosed it, however it could be anything from the pressure sensor, the Ac compressor clutch, the AC compressor itself, or simply the fuse or refrigerant.

[@christophergarcia2397]

@@bralexm8868 I have an 05 jeep liberty an replaced every A/C component. Turned out it was the evaporator that is located inside the dash.

[@danielfreemanreels4053]

@@christophergarcia2397 mine was a blast....damn fan randomly broke and now the engine block I think is cracked

[@coldriver]

Where you from?

[@djc84]

Dont get 1, I had a 04 and a 05, the 04 blew up at 155k miles, 05 is spittn out metal in the oil at 140k miles

[@kapsga]

Got an 04 Liberty and had to change ac compressor and radiator fan. This is because some crappy mechanic mis diagnosed my overheating issue. Have had some check engine lights come here and there and replaced the radiator once and head gaskets. Two window actuators replaced and consistently replacing bulbs in tail light. Otherwise my Liberty works great!

[@OlGalJess]

Just received my jeep liberty 03 as a gift low miles on it. No problem...6 months later and omg having some issues. Luckily my husband and my brother knows more about cars than I do.

[@SSN515]

Sludge build up is the rocker arm culprit, change oil every 3500 miles to prevent it. Rear regulator plastic parts crack and break, dropping the rear windows, upgrade to all metal regulator for 50 bucks when that happens. Those are mighty fine Jeeps, little electronics to go wrong, easy as blazes to work on.

[@1AAuto]

+John Puplic Thanks for the tip!

[@pewsandbrews]

Mine had the "Smoke machine" problem....leaky valve cover gaskets that drip onto the exhaust manifold. PIA to replace them also.

[@bolt_husky]

Seeing all these comments I really regret selling mine 😢. I keep looking on marketplace for it/one to replace it. The factory light bar, amazing stereo, an engine bay that was so easy to clean and work in when needed... all made for such a nice vehicle

[@travischaddock4826]

Ex wife has one of these. In 6 years it ran out of oil to many times for me to count. Still drives, has a tick to it. Heater core blew up last year. Never did the windows, no leaks underneath. I hate it, but it has been a good rig.

[@1AAuto]

+Travis Chaddock Thanks for the feedback!

[@tomaszkubiak1011]

One other that is very common - front suspension - Upper control arms, lower ball joints. Generally if you are grabbing 1st gen - suspension will be sagged, and i would advice to replace that.

[@LewisAraujo]

I'm pointing at the lower ball joints..... What a bad problem!!

[@numberiv1137]

Jeep Cherokee 4.0 was the best newer model. I'm still partial to the larger Grand Cherokee from pre 90's era

[@johnsmith-wd5sq]

I have had 2 of these Liberty's. I didnt have any of the problems he talks about. Just basic repairs. Plugs and coil packs and a water pump. My last one has 210K on it and its still running. Also, Great in the snow! Love my Liberty's.

[@1AAuto]

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[@WaltMartin]

Love the Vid, great advice on everything you mentioned, but you forgot... Front CV Joints, and Propeller shaft. I plan on taking mine if for replacement this week. Sounds horrible while moving, 2WD, 4WD high, and noting in neutral or 4WD Low. A little too much of a project for me to do in the driveway.

[@1AAuto]

+Shadoe Kat Thanks for the feedback!

[@estebandelasmontanas4879]

I owned a 2006 CRD and had no Problems Till i sold it with 160.000 km. AGR Valve had to be cleaned 2 times. That was all. Very great Vehicle, only reason to change was a JK.

[@AlmostReady504]

I would like to see a Jeep Liberty with working tail lights. I've just changed three bulbs in each side and it appears only top half half of my top light is working. I can't tell if that's normal. It doesn't same to be giving off that much light

[@ntstudio28]

Trying hard to convince myself not to buy 2005 liberty.....i think im going to buy lol

[@weisserth]

I have one since 2016. Other than headlights failing once a year, no issues whatsoever.

[@xecuter1176]

I recommend getting one, the Liberty gets a lot of hate but it’s a helluva car. Because of the hate the cost of the car is usually very cheap too.

[@ntstudio28]

Welp.. brought the wife shopping and i am a proud new owner of a honda odyssey 😭😭😭 i am still going to try and get a liberty even if it becomes the death of me

[@JulioSandyBJJ]

2004 it’s better idk why but it is 😁

[@AngelPerez-ow3yo]

I have a 06 liberty on 30sAT And a 3 inch lift. It’s cool and does the job. Just need to add diff locks

[@davebrown6552]

One to watch with the door locks is a small power drain when locked with the remote. took while to track down why my wife's batter would occasionally go flat if locked with the door switch it did not happen.

[@JackTheDemon2x574]

My dads 2002 Jeep Liberty sport was a pretty cool vehicle, rugged, powerful and looked decent (at the time I thought I looked good but now I look back at it and I just think meh) it was pretty comfortable. Although there were 2 main problems with the liberty. 1. Vehicle would straight up stall while driving and what my dad would do is he would put the car into neutral and start it up and then keep driving. This was one of the biggest problems with the vehicle. 2. Battery was perfectly fine and then one day it decided to say goodbye to life and straight up die and fail.

[@1AAuto]

+Jack The Demon2x574 Thanks for the feedback!

[@ethanyu72]

Did u ever find out the stalling problem cause I’ve tried to find what the problem is?(I have the exact same problem)

[@robertayres8096]

Loved my 2007 Jeep Liberty until I found out the A/C Evaporator needs to be replaced and the only way to do this is to remove my entire dashboard. Can't afford a mechanic to do it so I'll have to attempt it myself. Wish me luck!!

[@madman432000]

Biggest issue with windows I experienced and heard about was the plastic holder for the window breaks or strips. Then the drive cable runs out of the sheath. Bought a complete regulator for mine then got a repair piece made of metal to fix the original one. Still have it as a spare. Numerous other little electric pieces that fail too. Bought it with a dead engine, replaced it and now this engine is dead with 25k miles on it.

[@richardrimel2306]

My 03 liberty has 285000 on odometer runs good have had some issues nothing major

[@crackcbainefl2675]

I bought my uncles 2002 3.7 4x2 when I was 15 & along the 3 years I’ve had it I only had to repair the windows, the axel & the exhaust manifold. Other than that no complaints

[@1AAuto]

+Alejándrø Flores Thanks for the feedback!

[@russbell6418]

Got an 04 and an 07. Both had radiators fail at 120 to 140k. Both have ongoing problems with the electric door latch on the rear glass. Taillight wiring connections get dirty and cease to function. The 07 is a manual, much better mileage. Always some small project. Always fun vehicles.

[@antoinejames4721]

I got my 07 liberty back in July and only had 124000 something mile. Had to replace the radiator and a fuel injector. Now I'm having trouble with a transmission leak probably from me changing the radiator. But not sure. Then the engine is leaking oil from the rotor thing I believe. And I also need more injectors possibly sparkplugs also replaced 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@Italianborn]

Funny i had the whole lot of little issue with my jeep but none of those..and so far i got 245k on the engine..

[@mariasolakaki8219]

i have the 2,5 crd manual , my libys problem was and still be the back half of the drivetrain,bushings , balls and center axle all the others never happend.mine also has 245k km

[@TheDuke013]

I wish I saw this before buying a liberty. I almost have a new car with all the replacements.

[@krisjustkris7970]

2006 Jeep Liberty replaced radiator at 84,000 miles. Had a leak in the plastic part on the drivers side. Also the rear pinion seal And front differential leak at same mileage. However, the Jeep had sat for about a year so seals probably dried up.

[@280zjammer]

The plastic link between the regulator and the bracket on the bottom of the glass is what breaks. There is a metal replacement which I installed and never had another problem in almost twenty years.

[@1AAuto]

+280zjammer Thanks for the feedback!

[@charlesbeane6435]

Im at 252,000 and no problem other than leather seat cover worn out

[@janosnagy4579]

I use my jeep 2.8crd, manual transmission over 7 years ago without this problems😊

[@JJM-f3h]

I bought an 05 liberty 2wd for my wife. Nice looking jeep. Got home and first time to reverse it shuddered. I thought oh no. Anyway, 10yrs later it still sometimes shudders in reverse othertimes not. I also will add the transmission will get too hot if pulling a trailer w tailgate on the freeway. I considered a larger trans cooler but never added one. I found the rear tailight(s?) not working. Purchase the new socket and bulbs and put in. Worked okmfor 2hrs? To make it short I learned the sockets had to be barely loosened/turned. For some crazy reason. Then the light made it several years as ok. Maybe this helps someone else. I installed two driver side window regulators which had a plastic piece go bad. Also a third passenger rear failed. That one I never replaced due to income (and 'resistance'!) etc. Also I learned the regulators replace easy as 15minutes so no big deal as for that. And the Real True culprit for the window regulator failures was my wife sitting her purse on the console switches. The rear suspension arm bushings wore out but a recall covered the repair, and the upper triangle arm I bought from Detroit Axle. Radiator, A/c compressor, u-joints, batterties, belts, tires, brake pads, rear shocks, rear calipers, oil, air filters.

[@billywilliams4183]

I'm looking at a beater 2002 jeep liberty for $1800.00 with about 100k miles on it. The back windows are stuck and the paint is pealing up. 🤔 Still might be a good buy.

[@irvan36mm]

I had a 2005 Liberty, bought used. Never had any of the problems in the video, but I went through an A/C system and a transmission. I got rid of it when it finally threw a rod through the engine block when starting it up one day at work. I’ll never buy anything Mopar with a 3.7 Powertec motor in it again.

[@emergencylowmaneuvering7350]

Seen many with over 250,000 miles and factory engine. Maintenance..

[@Jason_Phillips3679]

Are these vehicles good using the 4wd?

[@ibrahimbarakat5079]

You are perfect . Many thanks . But shall i ask you something. Could you please talking slowly because i'm trying to understand. And your material is so good . Thanks again

[@sarahs9465]

Mine was not well taken care of. It needs a new window regulator, fuel pump, speedometer needs fixed. There was no transmission fluid in it when I bought it :/

[@unclemikeb]

Wow! I must be doing something right. My 2005 Liberty now has 270,000 miles. It is the diesel version with 2.8Liter engine. The only problem I have had is the rear windows. Right now I have some vacuum things stuck to the window holding them shut. They quit working about five years ago and I just haven't bothered to tear into them. LOL If it happens to you, go to Walgreens and buy the assist bar for people to use in the shower. Smear a bit of veggie oil around on the rubber cup and it will stuck for about six months. You can see if it is losing a seal by just looking at how the rubber is stuck to the glass I had three recalls done at the dealer. The torque convertor upgrade, the rear suspension arms, and one I can't remember. All before the warranty ran out. Just had alignment done and all four ball joints are tight. I live in WI so she gets a lot of salt on her. I had to replace all four of the rubber brake lines that connect to the calipers, the triangle shaped thing on the rear axle and all four shocks/struts. I had the dealer replace the timing belt at each 100,000 mile interval otherwise it could break and do about $5000 damage. I estimate I have put $5,500 in repairs since new. All fluids were synthetic from the factory and they are changed at scheduled intervals. The thing that amazes me most is the transmission. I started driving in 1965 and I remember it wasn't very long before people were having the auto trans rebuilt at 50,000 miles. Now here I am with 270,000 miles and it works like a Swiss watch. I really like the little Jeep. Easy to park, good visibility, goes through deep snow. I'll keep repairing her so long as she doesn't rust away.

[@wildbill23c]

People need to keep in mind the issues with transfer case, and differential leaks can happen on any vehicle, that isn't a Jeep only thing, so it shouldn't have even been mentioned as an issue with the Jeep itself. Same goes for the exhaust manifolds. A lot of issues come from the owners not properly maintaining their vehicles, that seems to be overlooked 99% of the time in all these vehicle specific problem lists.

[@1AAuto]

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[@kzydenizi]

The knock sound is very disturbing when shifting the gear to n position when you stop and shifting to D position. It makes this much more pronounced on the first drive in the morning.

[@mariasolakaki8219]

ou nhave a liby get used to it drivetrain knocks are always there waiting to grind your nerves

[@SSN515]

There is a clutch inside the torque converter that drops in and out with the automatic overdrive system. When it's cold, you'll hear and feel it. That's normal.

[@pistonpunchgaming978]

My liberty just creaks and groans and thumps constantly, idk where they all come from anymore

[@jaymesnin]

Yes mine always yanks forward. 180,000 I lost my driveshaft slicing the transfer case in half on I75 Michigan. The mechanic said it was the only time he's seen a transfer case split in half. He was like "it must of been loud hey" I was like you have no idea. It sounded like I crash landed a 747 on the freeway. Sparks everywhere, Banging, Scraping with a loud explosion. Lol I thought either one or both the transmission and engine fell out from under me at the time. I was going 70mph skidding. Dragging the transfer case and driveshaft. All while it was hitting everything under my jeep. An it wasnt like I had no warning I wont lie. You'll hear a grumbling deep roaring sound that will slowly get louder. Especially after the vehicle has been driving for a long time. If it sits. Itll drive fine at first but get worse each time gradually faster.. Atleast that's what happened with mine.

[@BigDipperPro]

@@jaymesnin that's exactly what going with mine right now, the roaring. The mechanic said it's the ring and pinion on the car, and its going to cost 1500-2000 but no guarantee it will hold because of Michigan roads but I can bug a 90 day warranty with it. Like 90 days for a $2,000 job. Wtf Ring and Pinion in Clinton Twp says they take 2 weeks to work on the car

[@isulsten8379]

very, very, thank you very much. Greetings from the Czech republic. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jetfueljp4]

I've had a problem with my 03 lock rod set screws coming loose. Easy fix

[@91GT347]

Blower motor a couple of times, rear windows, sticking valves even with a new head. Cant remember where but there is a guy in I think Michigan that sells rocker clips. They prevent the rocker from falling off at least.

[@luistirado3499]

I have a 2005 Jeep Liberty now has 287K just replaced lower and upper ball joints still runs like a champ but yeah the rear driver side window regulator is shot 😂

[@joey1917]

How about 06 liberty when you try to charge the Ac , the ferioon is not getting sucked out of the kan even when you have the accelerator pressed and the temp is not dropping below 70

[@roycedillo9189]

I have had two jeep liberty 2007 for the last 3 years and both have had issues with ball joints and abs

[@1AAuto]

+Roy Cedillo Thanks for the feedback!

[@pkp3248]

Ther3s a ball joint recall

[@Ang-e-la]

I think being a 4wheel drive it's common for those specific parts to go out.

[@alexkin]

191,000 thousands miles on it! Leaky gearbox leaks, rear window regulators and the tailgate rear window switch pooped out. I'm PRAYING I don't have any intake valve problems.

[@emergencylowmaneuvering7350]

Change oil when gets dark. That will avoid sludge on that valve section...

[@matthewknight1930]

Just bought a cheap jeep 06 Liberty. Looks like a fun rig! Getting ready to delve into it soon, thankyou for the video.

[@driverman269]

I have a 07 liberty looks just like the one you have there, my lower door panels have rust along the bottom and I also have had to replace the power window driver side motor twice and it's acting up again right now! My drivers side rear door refuses to open from inside and typically I have to get out and leave anyone out that's riding there by opening from the outside! Curse the day I ever bought this vehicle 😢!

[@jacobfarkas3916]

I've always worked on my own cars, and even have an auto tech degree. My gf got an 05 liberty, first jeep I've had to work on. She spent 2500 on it, which is alot for me for a car. This should be a top 15 things wrong. Even with that said, all the things wrong with it, it still clunks away like a champ after owning it for 2-3 years. As far as mandatory mechanical issues, it's been slight. I just have to deal with the doors not unlocking, the doors locking themselves, it never holding an alignment, rear universal clunks, burning oil, western NY rust, a garage over tightening rear lugs so I've had to torch them off (sorry rims ☹) and the hood and rear hatch falling on my head. For being a lazy mechanic, this is great. Still passes inspection, and if I keep on top of the fluids, I've got another couple years out of it.

[@Evocati-Augusti]

There are 7 recalls on my 2005 Liberty Renegade,and the one I haven't gotten done has to do with the suspension.

[@tysteven55]

My 2006 Jeep Liberty 4x4 shifter has no resistance and does not shift. And it is currently stuck in part-time 4 wheel drive. What could be the cause of this?

[@JosephVallee-ul8pw]

I have a Jeep Liberty 2002 its still like new the only thing I changed was Lifters - injectors - spark plugs- brake pads & tires. I have 130,000.kl.

[@philippadgett9554]

What about frame rust?

[@arena_rock_man9030]

Is it all the engines or just the four cylinder or the V6 or the diesel? You got to be a bit more specific about which engines have valve problems.

[@91GT347]

The 3.7 I know. Not sure about the 4 cylinder.

[@nightbloodrayna]

Not sure what any of you are talking about. I bought a 2004 renegade edition new in 2004. It currently has 41,000 miles and I've had zero issues.

[@nataliaportal5346]

I have a 2004 Jeep liberty. I love it, but I also hate it. I bought in 2017 in California. Less than a month after I bought it the exhaust started smoking, but I had two years before I had to get the emissions test, and I ended up moving out of California so I didn’t have to worry about it. After about a year I found out why I had smoke coming out of the exhaust. My engine goes through oil crazy fast. The next major issue I had was the window thing. I’ve had to have the regulator replaced twice. And lastly the neutral safety switch. Sometimes my car just does not even turn on but if I put in neutral it turns on right away so it’s not a huge deal it’s just annoying. And it was terrifying until I figure it out what was wrong with that part. I’m debating on selling it for whatever I can or get a new engine. If I get a new engine, should I make sure they put the updated thingamgig you talked about in the beginning? I’m just trying to figure out what’s best. If I sell, I’m getting a van for about $4000 or so. I’ll have finally save up $3000 in a few months to either fix the Jeep or buy a van. Still deciding 🤷‍♀️

[@FanaticNine]

If you still got it it’s burning oil when it smokes

[@hook86]

Or you could also move away from f****** California and drive your jeep with burning oil

[@marknentwich7351]

You will be way ahead , If you sell the jeep...

[@Izz_real]

Please help! 2007 jeep liberty. Third light works (when I press on break pedal) Nighttime, running rear lights work (same bulb as break light) No break light when pressing on break pedal (rear running lights will turn off) Break fuse is OK (#12, 15a)

[@jadenpowers38]

I have a 2005 Jeep Liberty 6 cylinder 3.7 L and the other day I figured I'd throw it in to four-wheel drive and go out back in my yard cuz I got 10 acres I go to come back and I go to shift it back into too high and it won't go like it just winds.

[@melissamcfadden9578]

I love my Jeep Liberty I put my Jeep best suv I owned next to my Honda’s

[@RangerRick2012]

The clear coat doesn't last 4ever...atleast around my location I've noticed them chipped more often than not.

[@WaltMartin]

Stripping mine off, and gonna Raptor Line it within the month.

[@AndyKapp]

Same

[@entertainmentWeekly19]

Same

[@smallbiz9852]

If the liberty used the type of window regulator you showed they wouldn't break as often as they do but it doesn't. Instead jeep came up with a rotating spiral inside a plastic tube. There are a number of ways these break but break they will, replacement time, 30-45 minutes. There are two models, one for windows with a mount hole and those that don't.

[@pericleslegendario7022]

My 2007 liberty (3.7, 2wd) started failing, thought it was oil but still made noises and now it doesn’t start, sure you hear the crank but it doesn’t turns the engine on, n if for some reason it works, you don’t know if it will do it second time, also, feels like it struggles to push more power.

[@joenichols5253]

you guys ever wrench on the CRD?

[@MrJrnyfan]

Hmmm. I have a 2002 Jeep Liberty Limited with 144K miles I had none of those problems. Here are the problems I had to fix: Generator RnR. Complete cooling system change to include two water pumps. 3 coil packs RnR ignition switch RnR and various codes I have had to clear. There was a switch in the glove box too. Thats it.

[@1AAuto]

+@MrJrnyfan Thanks for the feedback!

[@justinbearinger1989]

I have that 2007 model I love it a lot I know replacing the window regulators on the back passenger side needs to be replaced it’s like the same as the 2002 model and I use my 4 wheel drive because of crappy snowy roads that gives me disavatges

[@thesetruths1404]

Hi I have a 2007 Liberty 3.7L V6, 117,000 miles. Owned it since 67,000 miles. It operated perfectly for the first 30,000 miles and then it started getting a #1 Cyl misfire code P0301. It also seldomly gets a #1 cyl fuel injector circuit open P0201. It must be a very mild fault as the misfire freeze frame data shows it always happens at less than 350 rpm and when cleared it comes back immediately at next startup, cold or hot. So it seems to only happen once on startup as its moving up to regular idle speed. The miss isnt noticeable when driving or idling. Its getting 15.5 mpg fuel mileage. Doesnt burn oil. Doesnt smoke. Has great power. I've changed plugs and coils but no difference. Cleaned air intake, air filter, and ran cleaner through system. I've cleaned and inspected the injector plug and all wires but no difference. Dry / wet compression test of #1, 3 and 5 cylinders all read good: 160 / 175 psi. I'm wondering if there's a mild wire defect for that injector, or just a flakey connection somewhere. Has anyone tried to use a new set of compatible gauge wires and run them to a place closer to the injector control? I can't see where the wires go though. I'm not sure if I should just live with this, or troubleshoot it more. I don’t care about the engine light as we don't have emission requirements. Now that I know the compression is good, I'm not so worried about it. Any suggestions of what to do next? Thanks!

[@emanuelvaia9336]

Please, tell me what is the proceeding for replacing the front axle oil seal (to the drive shaft end). Thank you.

[@sabrinafaer1173]

I just bought a very used Jeep Liberty (2005 - 221k miles)...not bad shape but the knob on the shifter sticks which keeps the key from releasing. It appears to be just the actual knob sticking because if I work at it (pry on it a little and force it out) it will unstick and the key will release. Recommendations?

[@15farcry]

That's not the reason liberty window motors go bad. The motors themselves last a long time. Its the window track spiral chain that's inside a plastic housing that always breaks resulting in the motor pushing the chain out and can no longer move the window.

[@1AAuto]

+Ethan Reddick Thanks for the feedback!

[@kp__truckin]

Yep exactly right 🤙🏻✌🏻

[@fbi1961]

This just happened in my 05 Liberty, how should I go about fixing this?

[@kodacole8085]

07 KJ replaced 3 of the 4 window regulators 😒

[@dg5825]

Hello, can you make more videos for 2003 Jeep liberty sport V6 3.7L?

[@shadjohnsen8143]

Will you please do a video on the 2008 and up Jeep Liberties?

[@1AAuto]

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[@danny117hd]

very capable 4x4 with neutral hi lo transfer case. Number one budget 4x4.

[@melissathompson5536]

Unfortunately my problem isn't listed here. I have an overheating issue with my 2005 Jeep Liberty 3.7 engine. Have replaced the radiator even upgraded the thermostat to make it so that it doesn't run so hot and I have replaced almost every part under the hood you can think of the fan, the radiator, the water heater, the alternator, the list can go on. In order to get it to cool down the first time because the fans weren't coming on we had to wire it directly to the battery. Kind of like you do with race cars back in the days. Here recently started overheating again for no reason and this is 6 months later. The only codes it's throwing have nothing to do with the engine at all. All they have to do with is the gas line which apparently got to through by some squirrels. We have had that fixed and the same code still pops up we've replaced every tiny piece under there every tiny regulator chip you name it and it still will not stop overheating. I do not use the 4 wheel drive in it. In the entire time I've had it I've used it maybe three times and that's it. I can't see any physical leaks so I'm not sure where to go from here? Like I said we have spent over $1,000 trying to figure out what the problem is. All the hoses are fine and brand-new as well. Any kind of hint as to where I should go from here because I'm ready to just junk it. It's very frustrating to keep having the same issues over and over again. Granted my father has been a mechanic for over 50 years and did the work himself and I helped him with it. I saw everything he did so I'm not ignorant as to where things go. Maybe I shouldn't say ignorant but I'm knowledgeable. I feel like there's something missing and I'm not sure what but if you can give me any advice it would be appreciated because I have to take my daughter to and from school and without a car that may not happen. I might just have to keep her home virtual. I'm on disability so I don't have a lot of money to be spending on this car. Even his diagnostic machine couldn't find anything but the same codes that it keeps throwing that never went away originally with a stupid gas cap that we replaced twice. There's nothing wrong with the gas cap as it gets tight nothing leaking that I can see physically. I took it out the other night to check it out and in the matter of 10 minutes it started overheating again. I was just in my neighborhood so I'm glad I just could bring it back home and park it. Never had any other issues besides this with this vehicle either.

[@1AAuto]

+Moon Witch Thanks for the feedback!

[@firefighter519]

I had the same issue, I added the belt driven clutch fan in addition to the electric fan and no longer have overheating issues.

[@demetriusjohnson3677]

Major oil sludge in heads maybe on oil pump and strainer. What can I use to break all the thick dry oil up to flush my engine out. Its knocking from black of oil circulating from all the sludge.

[@rott153]

hear a metallic noise in the front when i fall into a pit in the safe what is it

[@rlrudedog]

I really feel broke before any of this has happen. It would have been nice to mention the ballpark price of fixing, thanks.

[@1AAuto]

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[@Joshystick85]

My reverse lights aren't working and I've changed the bulbs and checked the fuse. Can I change the reverse switch on the outside of the transmission on my own?