CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Jeep Liberty has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,352 complaints with NHTSA, including 134 crashes, 11 fires, 171 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (467 reports).
2003 Jeep Liberty recalls
Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly While Driving
Certain vehicles have an air bag electronic control module that can be affected by electrical noise beyond its tolerance.
Air Bags May Deploy Without a Crash
Certain older Jeep and Dodge Viper vehicles may have an air bag control module that can fail because of electrical noise.
Most common 2003 Jeep Liberty problems
Problem areas named in the 1,352 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 467 |
| Air Bags | 393 |
| Structure | 111 |
| Visibility | 92 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 89 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 83 |
| Electrical System | 74 |
| Power Train | 65 |
| Steering | 52 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 42 |
What owners report
On XXX, my [XXX] son was actively operating my 2003 Jeep Liberty. While driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicleâs airbags spontaneously and violently deployed without warning. There was absolutely no collision, impact, or external force that triggered this event. The vehicle did not hit another car, a guardrail, a curb, or any significant road debris. This was a completely unprovoked, spontaneous, and inadvertent component failure while the vehicle was in motion. INJURIES AND DAMAGES Sustained: As a direct result of this spontaneous deployment while driving, I have sustained physical injuries, including: ⢠Trauma and injury to my wrist and thumb from the physical force of the deploy
I was backing up in a yard and the front passenger wheel folded up underneath the vehicle. I went to look and noticed that the ball joint had completely separated from the joint. This caused damage to my front passenger panel and fender.
My vehicle was driven to an authorized dealership, Young Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Riverdale, with zero pre-existing electrical faults for a federally mandated safety recall (ORC module). During the service, the dealership's service department sent a written text message explicitly stating: 'During programming, the module fried the harness for the module... but is covered under the recall.'The dealership's service advisor informed me the replacement harness is discontinued and there are no used ones to use, and is now refusing to complete the safety recall remedy, retroactively claiming 'prior corrosion' over the phone, and dodging all communication. Said I can pick it up and drive it just fin
The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel to the left or the right, the steering wheel was difficult to turn due to a loss of power steering assist. There was a grinding sound while turning the steering wheel. The sound was loud enough to hear outside of the vehicle. There was an unknown orange warning light displayed briefly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact found information online related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V119000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Tire blow out
2003 Jeep Liberty questions
Does the 2003 Jeep Liberty have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2003 Jeep Liberty: Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly While Driving; Air Bags May Deploy Without a Crash; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Structure; Air Bags; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Suspension:Front:Control Arm. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Jeep Liberty?
Based on 1,352 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (467), Air Bags (393), Structure (111).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Jeep Liberty has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.