2004 Jeep Liberty reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2004 Jeep Liberty — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,440
- 27 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- 260 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 119 reported crashes · 98 injuries · 2 deaths · 50 fires
What owners report fails — 2004 Jeep Liberty
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT 260
- SUSPENSION 156
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 93
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 89
- VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 78
3 recalls on record for the 2004 Jeep Liberty
- NHTSA 18V278000 · 2018 · SUSPENSION:REAR A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 13V252000 · 2014 · STRUCTURE A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- NHTSA 12V085000 · 2012 · SUSPENSION:REAR A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2004 Jeep Liberty
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2004 Jeep Liberty units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Jeep Liberty reliable?
NHTSA has 1,440 consumer complaints on record for the 2004 Jeep Liberty and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint (260 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2004 Jeep Liberty units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Jeep Liberty?
Owners most often report problems with: suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint (260), suspension (156), fuel/propulsion system (93), fuel system, gasoline (89). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2004 Jeep Liberty?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.