YearToAvoid

2008 Jeep Liberty Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Jeep Liberty, 7% of all 541 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest brake complaint count among 8 Liberty model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 74,550 miles.

Brakes complaints
36
7% of 541
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
74,550 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Jeep Liberty brake complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 12, 2007, latest Apr 12, 2021.

2008 Jeep Liberty brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2007Jul 2011Dec 2014Nov 2015May 2017Jul 2018Jul 2019Jan 2021
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2007 to Apr 2021; peak Jul 2011 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Jeep Liberty

  1. NHTSA 08V525000Oct 8, 2008Brakes3,663 vehicles

    Parking brake

    Chrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 dodge nitro and my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.

    Risk: This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Brakes complaints by Liberty model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200537 (3%)
  2. 200675 (5%)
  3. 200726 (4%)
  4. 200836 (7%)
  5. 20093 (3%)
  6. 201029 (15%)
  7. 201117 (9%)
  8. 201221 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Jeep Liberty have brake problems?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Jeep Liberty, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,550 miles.
Which Jeep Liberty year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Jeep Liberty has the most brake complaints (75), compared with 36 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Jeep Liberty?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Jeep Liberty concerns the brake: 08V525000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.