2003 Jeep Liberty structure problems
111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Jeep Liberty — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On 7/10 I'm driving down the road towards the freeway. I hear a very loud pop that startles me. I pull over & discover lower ball joint has separated causing the lower control arm to slip out of socket into the wheel & than separate from wheel. I mean its still attached to the vehicle but vehicle…”
filed Oct 2, 2021
“Tl* the contact owned a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel vibrated violently. The vehicle was taken to car-mart of cape girardeau (1455 n kingshighway, cape girardeau, mo 63701, (573) 332-0747) where the contact was informed that the frame was bent. The vehicle was not…”
filed Aug 29, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impactsCampaign 13V252000 · Jun 19, 2013
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 24 | 6% |
| 2011 Liberty | 17 | 9% |
| 2010 Liberty | 16 | 8% |
| 2009 Liberty | 20 | 19% |
| 2008 Liberty | 85 | 16% |
| 2007 Liberty | 106 | 15% |
| 2006 Liberty | 131 | 10% |
| 2005 Liberty | 137 | 12% |
| 2004 Liberty | 128 | 12% |
| 2002 Liberty | 108 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Jeep Liberty
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.