2008 Jeep Liberty Recall List
4 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Jeep Liberty, affecting structure & body, visibility & wipers, and brakes. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Jeep dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Apr 3, 2013
- Owner complaints
- 541
All 2008 Jeep Liberty recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 13V121000Apr 3, 2013Structure & Body62,578 vehicles
Structure
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Risk: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
- NHTSA 10V550000Nov 3, 2010Visibility & Wipers12,027 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 jeep liberty vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with windshield wiper motors that contain excess adhesive that may allow for water intrusion, which could result in intermittent and eventually inoperative windshield wiper operation.
Risk: A failing or inoperative windshield wiper system will reduce a driver's visibility which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall began on december 1, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- 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.
- NHTSA 08V455000Sep 9, 2008Visibility & Wipers494 vehicles
Visibility:windshield
Chrysler is recalling 494 my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles. The windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass may have been assembled using incorrect urethane adhesive. This could affect glass retention.
Risk: If the glass separates while driving, it could strike another vehicle or injure a pedestrian.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass free of charge. The recall began on october 13, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2008 Jeep Liberty have?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2008 Jeep Liberty, covering structure & body, visibility & wipers, and brakes.
- Are 2008 Jeep Liberty recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2008 Jeep Liberty?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 13V121000, reported Apr 3, 2013, concerning the structure & body.