The 2004 Jeep Liberty has 7 recalls, the most serious being corrosion-related fractures of the rear suspension lower control arms that can cause sudden loss of steering and directional control, raising the risk of a crash.
Several other significant issues round out the list. The fuel tank can fail and leak in certain rear-end collisions, and if an ignition source is present, that leak can result in a fire. On the electrical side, valve cover studs can rub against the fuel injector and alternator wiring harnesses; damage to the fuel injector wiring can cause the engine to stall, while damage to the alternator wiring can start an underhood fire. There is also an airbag concern: the frontal airbag control module can trigger unintended deployment, raising the risk of injury and a crash. Rounding out the list, a software issue in the body control module can cause the power door lock motors to run continuously, overheat, and seize, leaving the door locks inoperative.
At a glance
What can fail
Rust and corrosion can cause the rear suspension lower control arms to crack or break, which can result in loss of vehicle control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both rear lower control arms at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank can fail or leak if the vehicle is hit from behind, potentially allowing fuel to spill.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear structure and install or replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler-designed hitch to protect the fuel tank, or repair any installation issues, all at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A part in the airbag control module can fail, causing front airbags, side curtain airbags, and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy unexpectedly while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rust buildup on the rear suspension lower control arm can cause it to crack and break, leading to loss of steering control and a possible crash.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace both rear lower control arms.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion from road salt exposure in winter conditions, affecting vehicles in snow-belt states.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on affected vehicles at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Two valve cover studs may rub against fuel injector and alternator wiring, causing the fuel injector harness to fray and the engine to stall, or damaging the alternator harness and risking an underhood fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will install protective caps on the valve cover studs and re-route the wiring harnesses to prevent contact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A problem with the remote keyless entry system can make the Body Control Module software run the power door lock motors continuously. This overheats and damages the lock motor bearings, preventing the door locks from working.
What the fix does
The dealer will update the Body Control Module software and inspect the door latch assemblies.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
