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2003 Jeep Liberty Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Jeep Liberty has 52 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Jeep Liberty

Suspension
418
Airbags
349
Fuel System
85
Visibility
81
Other
59
Electrical
56
Engine
52
Steering
51
Powertrain
51
Brakes
38
Structure
38
Lights
19
Speed Control
16
Seat Belts
12
Seats
8
Tires
7
Wheels
7

52

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 15, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...
Jun 6, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNIN...
May 3, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNIN...
Apr 23, 2014ENGINEWE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND THE JEEP STARTED LOSING POWER WE PULLED IT OVER AND TURN IT OFF.WE...
Apr 1, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES ...
Nov 9, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK...
Sep 4, 2013ENGINEENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. WE FLIPPED AND WRECKED. WE JUST GOT MAJOR ENGINE WORK DONE, BEFORE TH...
Sep 3, 2013ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, TH...
Sep 2, 2013ENGINETHE JEEP BEGIN TO SMOKE AND THEN CUT OFF. UPON ARRIVING AT THE MECHANIC HE STATED THE AIR CONDITION ...
Jul 23, 2013ENGINEMY FATHER IN-LAW WAS DRIVING HOME FROM NY TO OHIO WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO LOSE POWER THEN OVER HE...
May 1, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD BEEPI...
Mar 7, 2013ENGINEWIFE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ON RURAL ROAD. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR BUZZERS BUT NOTICED ENGINE TEMPERATURE...
Mar 1, 2013ENGINEI HAVE KNOWN 2 OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS ISSUE, I HAVE BEEN THE ONLY ONE WITH FIRE. MY JEEP IS LEAKING...
Feb 1, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENTTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD BEGAN TO CRACK WITH...
Aug 3, 2012ENGINEVEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED. OIL CHANGED ON A REGULAR BASIS AND NOW OIL IS LEAKING INTO THE ANTIFREEZE. M...
Apr 20, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITYDRIVING CAR AND IT JUST CUT OFF..THIS IS THE THIRD TIME OVER THE YEARS...FIRST TIME WHEN CAR WAS PUR...
Mar 1, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDROVE IT THE NIGHT BEFORE AND IT RAN PERFECTLY FINE. NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. COME OUT TO GO TO WORK IN T...
Nov 8, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT MY JEEP LIBERTY UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAK...
Dec 10, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI HAVE A JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE 4X4 WITH ONLY 38,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING ON THE QUICKWAY (HWY ...
Dec 9, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (RT17) HEADING NORTH, DOING ABOUT 55 AND GOT OFF AT EXIT 120 OR 121 AND...

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