How many open recalls are there on the 2008 Jeep Liberty?

There are 4 active NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the 2008 Jeep Liberty.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy any safety recall at no cost to the owner, regardless of warranty status, mileage, or whether you are the original owner. The dealership performs the work and bills the manufacturer. You should never pay out of pocket for a recall repair.

How do I check if a specific recall has been performed on my Jeep?

Run your VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or use the VIN decoder at the top of this page. The federal system shows the completion status of every safety recall on your specific vehicle, including campaigns the original owner may have addressed before you bought it.

How long do I have to claim a recall repair?

Most safety recalls have no expiration date — manufacturers must honor them indefinitely. A small subset of voluntary service campaigns and "customer satisfaction programs" do expire, typically 7-10 years from issue date. The campaigns listed on this page are full safety recalls; if your vehicle is covered, you can claim the repair at any time.

What if my dealer says they can't fix the recall?

Two situations: (1) parts shortage — manufacturers sometimes issue recalls before remedy parts are available; you may have to wait, but the dealer should give you a written acknowledgment that your vehicle is on the list. (2) Dealer error — if the dealer claims your VIN doesn't qualify when NHTSA's system says it does, escalate to NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline (1-888-327-4236). NHTSA can compel the manufacturer to honor the campaign.

When was the most recent recall on this vehicle issued?

The most recent recall in our records was campaign 08V455000, dated 2008-09-09. The oldest active campaign on file dates to 2013-04-03.

ProblemsByVin Recalls / 2008-JEEP-LIBERTY

4 active campaigns

2008 Jeep Liberty recalls

Every active NHTSA recall campaign for this vehicle, ranked by severity. Each entry shows the consequence if left unfixed and the manufacturer's prescribed remedy.

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Recall timeline

When were recalls issued for the 2008 Jeep Liberty? Recalls span 2008 to 2013. No new campaigns in over five years — issues appear settled.

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severe NHTSA 08V455000 September 9, 2008

Chrysler is recalling 494 my 2008 Jeep liberty vehicles

If the glass separates while driving, it could strike another vehicle or injure a pedestrian.

Fix: 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.

severe NHTSA 08V525000 October 8, 2008

Chrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 Dodge nitro and my 2008 Jeep liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions

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

Fix: 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.

severe NHTSA 10V550000 November 3, 2010

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 Jeep liberty vehicles

A failing or inoperative windshield wiper system will reduce a driver's visibility which could result in a crash.

Fix: 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.

severe NHTSA 13V121000 April 3, 2013

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

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.

Fix: 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.

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Recall data sourced from the NHTSA recallsByVehicle public API. Each campaign number above links to the official federal record; you can also verify the full recall history at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Jeep/Liberty. Campaign numbers, consequences, and remedies are reproduced from the official record. Manufacturers are required to provide the remedy free of charge for safety recalls — contact your nearest dealer with the campaign number to schedule the repair.