2008 Jeep Liberty Consumer Discussions

Jeep Liberty SkySlider Roof

• noisy, broken, off track "SKY SLIDER"

  Written by: shannonbug on Feb 1, 2012 7:24:38 AM

  I purchased my used 2008 Jeep Liberty in April. 9 months later...yesterday....opened it and it went off track...the passenger side came back slower than the driver side and so it pulled it out of the track. I took it to a local Jeep dealership to see if they could get it closed because it is raining and will be for the next 3 days. They couldn't get it closed and said ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Engine and Performance Problems

• 06 Jeep Liberty, my nightmare!!!

  Written by: vanessa06 on Jan 12, 2012 9:08:11 PM

  Bought my 06 jeep used back in 2008 and it has given me nothing but trouble ever since. 3 windows have fallen down, thank goodness that was fixed with the extended warranty. But just recently my key got stuck in the ignition and broke off, I got it taken out and as soon as I put in the new key, it happened again. The ignition switch must be replaced and on ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Interior and Upholstery

• Re: Jeep water stains [wantinacooper]

  Written by: farout on Oct 19, 2011 9:56:15 PM

  I have had 2 Jeep Liberty's that have had this material a 2005 and a 2006. It was so upsetting that even a soft mist of rain stained the seats. We tried everything. The dealer even tried stean cleaning the seats........which made them look even worse! The material was changed, and I think that happened about 2008. I have not kept up with it to be sure. After 3 Jeep Liberty's ... Read More

Jeep Liberty SkySlider Roof

• Glad to have read these posts!

  Written by: navystore on Sep 16, 2011 2:44:22 PM

  I have a 2008 Liberty Limited with the Sky-Slider and the roof broke on me a week ago. We had just gotten home and I was closing it up, when there was a 'pop' from the passenger side and that side 'limped' forward as the driver side continued to close. After doing some research, including your posts here, and called Jeep the next day. Charles in the Detroit office opened a ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Electrical and Lighting Problems

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty 4wd AT [crrbsa]

  Written by: chryslergroup on Sep 14, 2011 8:06:32 AM

  crrbsa, Hope your local dealer was able to repair your Jeep Liberty. Please post an update once you pick your vehicle up. Lisa Top Care Specialist Chrysler Group LLC

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty 4wd AT [mom2lindzemi]

  Written by: crrbsa on Sep 13, 2011 6:38:34 PM

  took the 08 liberty into a local dodge dealer monday. they called today said the problem was the rotation detector on the left rear wheel. it is supposed to be ready tomorrow at nine am. i will pick it up in the pm. i had all your symptoms but the mirrors not working.. also my cruise control would not turn on. supposed to be just under 200 bucks . so we ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Heating Ventilation and A/C

• Re: 2008 Liberty [vicville] cabin filter [daddibob47]

  Written by: daddibob47 on Sep 7, 2011 1:21:19 PM

  Where can I find a kit to install one? Apparently mine came without one. I just replaced the evaporator and heater core so I (the techs at Jeep) got a good lokk and there isn't a filter in it. Thanks

Jeep Liberty Electrical and Lighting Problems

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty 4wd AT [mom2lindzemi]

  Written by: crrbsa on Sep 7, 2011 6:27:16 AM

  you posted back in nov 10 about problems with your 08 jeep having abs. esp, bas, serv 4wd lights lit. i have same symptoms, with no cruise control. did you ever get it repaired.. and if so can you send me a message as to what was the "FIX" crrbsa@aol.com

Jeep Liberty SkySlider Roof

• Re: slider roof jumped track [jamie77]

  Written by: cmoa84 on Mar 1, 2011 8:23:04 AM

  It is a rip off since they should now by now what is going on with the Sky Slider and they know how to fix it. It has been a problem since the beginning and I dont know why they continue making them. I bought a Liberty Limited on 2008 (first year of the Sky Slider feature). After 3 months, I went back to the dealership since it started doing that ... Read More

• Re: Jeep Liberty 2008 Sky Slider [jeepmiami]

  Written by: suvflgal on Aug 22, 2011 6:06:30 PM

  Read all of these postings. Do you see a pattern here? Get out while you still can. I like the Jeep too, just not the roof. It will not cix itself. Good luck.

• slider roof jumped track

  Written by: jamie77 on Mar 1, 2011 6:34:44 AM

  I purchased the 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited Last year. Love the look of the vehicle, but when I got on the interstate the noise is horrible , like previous people I have had to blare the radio to make it not as bad, my poor baby is going to go deaf. Now My SkySlider has jumped track and they say , we havn't seen this it will cost 180 to just ... Read More

• Noisy Skyslider

  Written by: tjones0410 on Feb 2, 2011 6:52:45 PM

  2008 Jeep Liberty with Skyslider roof. As I posted earlier my Jeep Dealership did a couple of fixes to my skyslider. 1st - they repaired the material where it was pulling away from the metal bar in the front, when they did that, oh my god it was so noicy you could not talk to the person next to you. The dealership thought that the rods may have gotten bent so ... Read More

• Jeep Liberty 2008 Sky Slider

  Written by: jeepmiami on Aug 12, 2011 7:10:09 AM

  5K out of warranty the passenger side breaks. It is obvious we have a snapped cable and take the car into a Dealership for a quote. It costs us $109 to just "look" at the item which needs to be sent out for a day to a special "trim" expert. They call us back to tell us that the cables are all bunched up and that we need to replace the ... Read More

• Re: Jeep Sky Slider [lemoninvegas]

  Written by: libertylemon on Aug 11, 2011 9:04:25 AM

  I also have a claim into Chrysler and I am getting the run around after taking my 2008 Liberty, that I bought new off the showroom floor, to be fixed several times. They took the sunroof apart and first said it was the motor, then only a part, now it is the truth, a manufacturing defect that Chrysler does not want to repair. The motor has eaten up the rails. My ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Electrical and Lighting Problems

• Re: 2008 jeep Liberty Sky slider electrical problems [nnm212]

  Written by: rickc38 on Jul 19, 2011 4:01:13 PM

  Sounds like something is shorted in your wiring harness(es) for the dash or contacts have oxidation on them; try pulling apart some connectors and clean them with switch contact cleaner or something similar. Rainwater has a lot of crap in it and will form a film and short wires in connectors out by bridging the gaps between pins.

• 2008 jeep Liberty Sky slider electrical problems

  Written by: nnm212 on Jul 19, 2011 12:32:14 PM

  Hi, My 2008 jeep Liberty Sky slider roof is broke and water start leaking into my car.when the temp outsides 80 or higher, all electrical on the dashboard cuts off and all warning signs are on , and the windshield wiper blades stays on. When the temp drops or when I drive my car a distance , all the electrical comes back on. Please help

Jeep Liberty Engine and Performance Problems

• Re: Burn valve club - Jeep Liberty [michael30144]

  Written by: bolivie on Jun 25, 2011 2:30:42 PM

  Take this for whatever it's worth but I have a 2008 4X4 Liberty and I was reading the manual pertaining to the fuel, The manuel is probably the same one you have but as far as the gas recommended is 87 octane. according to the manufacturer the computer was specifically designed for that grade of fuel. according to them if you use higher octane or additives the engine may not run ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Warning Lights and Gauges

• Re: Jeep Liberty 2008 warning light [slnolan]

  Written by: ree691 on Jun 17, 2011 5:02:56 PM

  Manual? After a year of thinking we didnt have one, we found out that there is a slot just above the inside of our glovebox.

Jeep Liberty

• 2005 Liberty Dead in the Mountains

  Written by: wam161 on Jun 8, 2007 7:44:55 AM

  My wife and I were just on a 1600 mile trip to the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee. Our 2005 Liberty had approximately 37,000 miles on it, and it had been completely problem free up until this point. The only unscheduled things done to it were a couple of recalls. We had taken the Liberty on a previous trip to the Black Hills in South Dakota and the Jeep performed pretty well. ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Transmission Problems

• Rough Shift 1st to 2nd

  Written by: spoograb on Mar 14, 2011 11:45:15 AM

  Hi all, I have a 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4 3.7L 4 Speed Auto. I bought it back in October as a certified preowned with 25k miles. Now at 30k, I am noticing the transmission from 1st to 2nd shifts roughly. This wasn't happening as much before and it really only happens when the vehicle has been driven for 15 minutes or so. I live in New England and the temps ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Problem Codes and TSBs

• Re: Engine Stalls while stopping (2008 Jeep Liberty) [dletourneau]

  Written by: caribou1 on Mar 24, 2010 1:28:06 PM

  In the logic of the vehicle you only get an error code when something unexpected happens once a pre defined condition is reached. Try shifting into Neutral just before applying the brakes; if this doesn't stall the engine I would guess there is a transmission fluid pressure sensing issue or a missing mechanical interlock signal from the hydraulic distributor (gear selector). In a more practical world I would start looking for ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Warning Lights and Gauges

• Re: Jeep Liberty 2008 warning light [slnolan]

  Written by: battphone on Dec 14, 2010 8:05:42 AM

  That is the TPMS system alret. Check the air pressure in all your tires. there is at least one that is low.

Jeep Liberty Electrical and Lighting Problems

• 2008 Jeep Liberty 4wd AT

  Written by: mom2lindzemi on Nov 7, 2010 8:02:22 AM

  instrument panel lights that are on right now are these....traction sensor, ABS, ESP, BAS, Serv 4wd....this is a theft recovery vehicle, that runs great and looks great with 24,000 miles on it. Not sure where to begin with getting these lights taken care of....is there a module that controls them...more than one module....4wd not working, power mirrors not working...any suggestions what to look at first.....Thanks for your help

Jeep Liberty Problem Codes and TSBs

• Re: Engine Stalls while stopping (2008 Jeep Liberty) [nyhug]

  Written by: dletourneau on Mar 24, 2010 6:22:32 AM

  I have the same issue on my 2005 liberty CRD.. This is not a fuel issue.. The stalling issue happens more frequently when it is warm outside. It typically only happens when bring the vehicle to the 1st stop following the starting of the vehicle. I feels like the transmission locks the torque converter up and stalls under the load. Once the vehicle is restarted the vehicle will run fine.. There ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Power Windows

• Third time rear window regulator broke

  Written by: j1965mustang on Oct 11, 2010 9:58:33 AM

  I have replaced my passenger rear window regulator and motor twice, and my drivers rear window regulator and motor once. I have a 2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade. The first time my rear passanger window would not roll up was in July 2008, it cost $325.00 to fix. June 2010 I had to replaced the motor and regulator for the driver rear window for $378.00. Yesterday my rear passenger window would not ... Read More

• 2008 liberty regulator

  Written by: vicville on Aug 29, 2010 1:26:24 PM

  Ok now my passenger window just popped this evening, and it wont go back up, the drivers did this about 4 months ago, now im under extended warantee, this pisses me off, so now I have to pay 100 ded. I have only had this jeep less than 3 years, i like it, but this window thing is pissing me off... now i have to have a wedge in the door ... Read More

• New Part# coming out what Im told, hope I can file a claim

  Written by: lionfoxx on Aug 21, 2010 8:00:22 AM

  Everything I am hearing is leading to a recall, from online people been stating some dealers have already replaced their regulators even if not under warranty. In my case I have 2 already documented with Jeep replacement, and they did something another time right after fixing one that is not in the service system. Now I have another one failing, well actually failed 08/20/10 and I am being told by Jeep ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Power Window Regulators

• 2008 jeep liberty regulator

  Written by: vicville on Aug 20, 2010 7:23:46 PM

  Ok now my passenger window just popped this evening, and it wont go back up, the drivers did this about 4 months ago, now im under extended warantee, this pisses me off, so now I have to pay 100 ded. I have only had this jeep less than 3 years, i like it, but this window thing is pissing me off... now i have to have a wedge in the door ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Heating Ventilation and A/C

• 2008 Liberty

  Written by: vicville on Aug 15, 2010 5:49:06 PM

  Does the 2008 have a in cabin air filter to replace. I thought i remember reading it in the jeep book, but no one sells the replacment.. or is it a dealer only service..

Jeep Liberty Power Windows

• Re: Window Regulator Repair [shannon31]

  Written by: zoom_bee on Jul 28, 2010 2:39:01 PM

  3d time today the rear window just fell down in my 2006 Jeep Liberty. In 2008 both the passenger and Driver side windows dropped within a week of each other. The dealer covered the repair cost. The technician told me that there was a problem with these Jeep windows but no recall existed at the time. Sure enough two years almost to the day the rear driverside dropped. The rear windows ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Common Rail Diesel Meet & Greet

• Hello!

  Written by: xav8r on Jun 29, 2010 11:54:50 AM

  I'm a new member on this forum with a 2006 Liberty CRD, currently having 35,000 miles on it, and am the second owner. It had Recalls F21, F23, F31, and G03 done before I bought it in October of 2008 with 19,000 miles on it. I bought the car from a Jeep dealer in NH, and I also purchased a Chrysler 7/100 Maximum Care Service Contract from them at the same ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Power Windows

• Do a search online

  Written by: travlinsam on Jun 15, 2010 1:09:24 PM

  There are ways to fix this yourself, even with minimal experience. Do a search online for replacement kits and "how to" guides (they are included)...a little bit of research on your part will pay off. I have a 2007 Liberty Sport and I'm going in for my servicing (just hit 63K miles) and my driver's side window is dragging when raising it. Just another window issue (I've had the rear drivers ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Problem Codes and TSBs

• Liberty running hot now misfiring

  Written by: fbunting on May 21, 2010 1:47:42 PM

  I have had my Liberty since 2003 (i have 2002 model) and have never had any real problems with it until now. I moved from VA tto South texas in 2008 and live right on the Gulf of Mexico so the car is constantly exposed to salt water. I just had my entire exhaust system replaced as there were holes all up and down the thing from rust. I was so ... Read More

2008 Jeep Liberty

• New Father-In-Law's "Gift" To Mother A DEATH TRAP

  Written by: worried4mom on Apr 11, 2010 3:56:54 PM

  I'm very concerned about the fact my new father-in-law insisted my mother get rid of her Buick and drive his 2008 Jeep Liberty because he already had a $40,000 King Ranch pickup. He's alienated her son from her and won't allow anyone but his own people to work on the Jeep. So, a few days ago, Mom was at work, Jeep wouldn't start, she had it towed to repair shop and ... Read More

• Engine stalls at stopping?

  Written by: nyhug on Feb 22, 2010 6:53:52 AM

  This kind of problems have happened to my 2008 4x4 liberty several times. I had Jeep dealer service check it up but they did not detect any problem. Did anybody else experience this kind of problem?

• Re: problems from the start. [vicville]

  Written by: dragonfairy83 on Feb 18, 2010 11:28:37 AM

  I bought my 2008 Liberty used in January after my other car was totaled. It seems to be one problem after another. I too have the shifting issue you described, but I have no warranty to cover anything. Anyone know of a fix for the hard shifting? Was it the torque converter? Also, I'll have to reseal the windshield, as wind (and probably water) come through on the edges. Lastly, my ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Problem Codes and TSBs

• Engine Stalls while stopping (2008 Jeep Liberty)

  Written by: nyhug on Feb 17, 2010 10:11:10 AM

  This problem happened to my 2008 Jeep liberty a few times. I had a Jeep Dealer take care of it. The service people did not detect any problem. Did this kind of problem happen to any other vehicle of the same model? What the problem could be? Thanks!

Jeep Liberty Power Window Regulators

• 2008 liberty window

  Written by: vicville on Jan 25, 2010 5:42:02 PM

  Well I thought the new 2008 and newer would be better and not have window problems the earlyer ones have.. Well today my driver window went down, and would not come up. just made a rumbling noise. I was like darn, why am I plaiged with these issues... so i left it with jeep, and they are ordering the part.. well see how it goes..

Jeep Liberty Power Windows

• 2008 jeep liberty driver window

  Written by: vicville on Dec 5, 2009 10:20:31 AM

  Well yesterday i was at a drive thru, and i pushed my auto window to go down, and it lowered with the auto 1 touch feature,. well my jeep has the one touch u feature too. and when i went to make it go up. i had to hold the switch, it wont auto up anymore. is there a switch or a fuse for the auto up feature? any info will ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Electrical and Lighting Problems

• Re: 2009 Jeep Liberty Intermittant Battery Drain [di6154]

  Written by: giovan13 on Oct 5, 2009 2:08:07 PM

  Hi, Im writing to you again because after so much online searching, you are the only person who has the same problem as I do with the CD Player motor running when the ignition is off and key is out. Seems this problem drained my battery over the weekend as well. Was this problem every fixed? My Jeep is still at the service center as they are still trying to find ... Read More

2008 Jeep Liberty

• 2008 Liberty 6 speed manual

  Written by: p100 on Jul 21, 2009 5:59:41 PM

  I am looking at a new leftover 2008 4X4 6 speed manual Jeep Liberty. ?What problems should I be aware of? Is this transmission and the clutch reliable? This Liberty does not have a sunroof or skyslider. What is the realistic mileage I can expect with a manual transmission? The axle ratio is 3.21 on a manual vs 3.73 on an automatic. This should save some fuel. Do 2008 models have ... Read More

Exploding Sunroofs!

• Re: sunroof exploded [richardb621]

  Written by: 08jeepliberty on Jul 12, 2009 7:06:42 AM

  Just a follow-up on the 2008 Jeep Liberty exploding sunroof. The dealer has refused to fix the sunroof under warranty; or in other words, they claim no responsibility for having to replacing the sunroof. In fact, the service manager told me that the decision was made by a regional service manager in Atlanta. When I asked for a means to contact this person, she told me that she could not give ... Read More

2008 Jeep Liberty

• Re: problems from the start. [ginger0123]

  Written by: vicville on Jul 2, 2009 8:03:46 PM

  my 2008 2wd liberty limited does the shift thing too. just everyonce in a while when i come to a stop and dont stop, it shifts hard. but i just have dealt with it.... i have 22k miles now and the major problem i had was the steering colum had to be replaced... it kept making a popping noise when turning.. i als have the vibration somtimes. but i think the ... Read More

• Re: problems from the start. [r8derfan83]

  Written by: ginger0123 on Jul 2, 2009 7:43:19 PM

  I purchased my 2008 Liberty and also have had problems from the start. The day I puchased it I drove it on an 800 mile road trip. I notice that when I would get close to 70 miles per hour there was a vibration. I also notice that from time to time it would shift really hard going in to second gear. For example when I was slowing down to stop ... Read More

Exploding Sunroofs!

• 2009 Jeep Liberty sunroof exlodes!

  Written by: 08jeepliberty on Jun 29, 2009 7:54:57 AM

  I purchased my Jeep Liberty in April of 2008 and have genuinely been pleased with both the vehicle and the service. On June 24 my wife and I, while on vacation, were driving down I-10 in southern Mississippi and were suddenly frighten by what sounded like a shotgun blast just above our heads. We looked around and there were no other vehicles or overpasses in sight. We pulled over on the ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Rusting

• Bought Brand New Liberty.Underside Rusted.Dealer Says Its Normal.Is It??

  Written by: chasegizmo on Feb 25, 2009 8:59:36 PM

  I just purchased a brand new 2008 Jeep Liberty sport with 50 miles on it and I am concerned about all of the rust and corrosion that I found underneath and in the engine compartment when I went to install mud flaps. I have owned Wranglers prior to this and never had the kind of rust that this has. I took it back to the dealer and they put it up ... Read More

Jeep Liberty SkySlider Roof

• Re: SkySlider on 09LibbyLimited [lasersam]

  Written by: srotag on Feb 17, 2009 1:17:55 PM

  I also purchased an "09" Liberty with a "skyslider" roof. Noise is not the right word for it. I'm assuming that Chrysler/Jeep didn't learn nor try to fix the problem for the 2009 model year. Noted to my dealer that there is a Blt. from Chrysler Jeep concerning this problem but his response was "it was or the 2008 model therefor not applicable to the 2009 model". DUH. I guess I ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Power Windows

• Re: Liberty Power Windows [broknliberty]

  Written by: felines on Oct 13, 2008 12:20:49 PM

  I lease a 2007 Jeep Liberty. Leased it in April 2007. July 2007 I had to have the driver's side rear regulator replaced. June 2008 it went again and they replaced it. I just had the passenger front one replaced. You are right they do no acknowledge a problem. I spent 2 days on the phone with the complaint line. I did get them to agree to cover the rental I ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4...... [bill11783]

  Written by: James12302 on Dec 27, 2008 8:17:42 AM

  I'm also in NY and got a 08 Liberty with sunroof and tow package for just under $15,000...

Jeep Liberty Heating Ventilation and A/C

• Re: Jeep Liberty 2008 Driver-Side Heater Duct Question [goslow]

  Written by: carmen5 on Dec 20, 2008 10:03:51 AM

  Has your floor heater problem been resolved? Mine still blows cold air around my ankle on the driver's side.

Jeep Liberty Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4......

  Written by: bill11783 on Dec 10, 2008 1:45:42 PM

  just got one for $13,749 (base 4x4 model). Located in NY.

Jeep Liberty Security module

• security

  Written by: ashleyd1 on Nov 11, 2008 3:05:37 PM

  My 2008 Jeep Liberty has been in the shop for 5 days now. When I got in my car 5 days ago it would not start. I called the dealer and they sent someone to look at it (it ended up having to be towed)! They called me and said that it was the security module or something like that and that the cold weather can cause static elecricity that can ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty Price out the door [kshahmd]

  Written by: jfritsch on Nov 11, 2008 5:53:33 AM

  Look up the trade in value of your vehicle in its 07 model year with avg miles.(kbb.com) It probably is worth 12000 less than msrp. This is what your 08 will be worth in 12 months. In that context, $5000 off is nothing to write home about. good luck --jjf What is the best price you think for a jeep 4x4 sport without the roof or with the roof , before ... Read More

• 2008 Jeep Liberty Price out the door

  Written by: kshahmd on Nov 10, 2008 5:01:36 PM

  What is the best price you think for a jeep 4x4 sport without the roof or with the roof , before or after taxes ... i have 21 435 right now (includes 4500 in rebates and offers) and employee discount. Any thoughts?

Jeep Liberty SkySlider Roof

• Re: Noisy SkySlider Roof at approximately 70MPH!!! [gtangjr]

  Written by: facciabella3 on Oct 21, 2008 6:46:55 PM

  READ THIS !!!!! Well... i wish wind noise was my only problem ! I purchased a jeep liberty 2008 6 months ago with the sky slider roof .. i actually purchased it in the summer ... the front of the sky slider liner is actually glued to a metal bar .. when it got over hot the glue melted and now the liner falls down and the roof does seal tight ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Lease Questions

• Re: Liberty Lease Expectations [chigirlintexas]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 26, 2007 2:11:05 AM

  Hey ChiGirl. Here's the info that you're looking for. Chrysler Financial's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 2WD with 15,000 miles per year are .00220 and 51%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of an '08 Liberty Limited 4WD are .00223 and 51%. When negotiating your lease on this truck, make sure to take advantage ... Read More

• Re: Liberty Lease Expectations [kvoight]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 21, 2007 3:41:04 AM

  Hi kvoight. Let's take a look at this truck's current lease program. Chrysler Financial's November buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 2WD with 15,000 miles per year are .00217 and 53%, respectively. When negotiating your lease on this truck, make sure to take the $1,000 lease cash and $1,000 Chrysler Financial bonus cash that are currently available on ... Read More

• Liberty Lease Expectations

  Written by: kvoight on Oct 18, 2007 9:29:50 PM

  CarMan: I am looking at leasing a 2008 Jeep Liberty 4x2 fo 36 months or less. The MSRP on the car is $27,800. What should I be looking for with a MF and residual. What I have seen posted so far looks pretty bad. Thanks.

Jeep Liberty Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2008 4x4 Liberty Sport [norm26]

  Written by: jfritsch on Aug 5, 2008 1:09:21 PM

  A 08 25000 msrp jeep liberty 4wd sport will barely have a trade in value of about 13000 in 12 months. (What an 07 trades in for now --kbb.com). So that sounds lousy. Resale for all the 20mpg trucks/suv types of vehicles is miserable and anything less than 8 k or so off msrp for a liberty like this is no deal at all. You seem to be looking at several ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Towing

• Towing Jeep Liberty

  Written by: woody480 on Jul 31, 2008 5:07:21 PM

  I'm new to this I need some help I have a jeep Liberty 2008 and need to know how to set it up to flat tow behind a moving truck can any one help. The manual with the car is a little confusing . what kind of bar do I need and were do you get them from.Thanks

Jeep Owners: Accessories & Modifications

• Re: well!! [zoeco]

  Written by: jeepboy08 on Jul 21, 2008 8:13:56 AM

  Haha, well, as you put it, the Borla IS a little more expensive, which is why I am sticking with Flowmaster. My budget is $400 for the actual exhaust system, pipe, and tail pipe tip. I am going to Midas to get it installed not only because they are true to their word, but they are giving me VERY good prices. Later on I am going to look into a cold ... Read More

2008 Jeep Liberty Limited Rain-Sensing Wipers and Daytime Running Lamps

• Re: HELP! - 2008 Liberty Limited Rain-Sensing Wipers and Daytime Running Lamps [ashkaan]

  Written by: gtangjr on Jul 14, 2008 2:32:14 PM

  I don't think you're the only one complaining about it at all, since Jeep has a TSB concerning the issue. The only problem is the TSB doesn't give a useful solution, only suggesting that it's a fact of life with the roof. But again, let's stay vigilant about this to help promote a fix. I will copy and paste our messages to another post specific to the issue. Gilbert

• Re: HELP! - 2008 Liberty Limited Rain-Sensing Wipers and Daytime Running Lamps [ashkaan]

  Written by: gtangjr on Jul 13, 2008 7:31:03 PM

  This is a very good question. Our noise fluctuates in terms of speed and it seems to also be linked to the weather (ie - expanding and contracted of rubber seal with hot or cold). That is, sometimes it happens at 50MPH, and sometimes not until 80MPH. When we first heard it, particularly how loud it was, we were startled. The next day we took it to the dealer and they ... Read More

2008 Jeep Liberty

• Re: Lift Gate Warning Light [mdennis01]

  Written by: scjeeper2 on Jul 8, 2008 5:31:05 AM

  It is caused by water shorting out the circuit that tells the computer the door/hatch/gate is closed. Somehow the moisture/rain gets in the back gate and shorts it out sometimes. I also have this problem when it rains. Doesn't happen every time it rains, but it happens. I also have problems with my lock/unlock button on the driver side door. I think it's also caused by moisture. By the way, 2008 ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty Skyslider Option [niecy22]

  Written by: xtec on Dec 3, 2007 9:11:05 PM

  My local Jeep dealer showed 0%for 60months in this weeks ad.

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty Skyslider Option [sailingmystic]

  Written by: niecy22 on Dec 1, 2007 5:45:04 PM

  does anyone know when they will be offering 60 mos no interest? the 36 mos is just not enough! thanks!

• Lift Gate Warning Light

  Written by: mdennis01 on Jul 6, 2008 7:40:49 PM

  I was driving home tonight during a bad thunder storm and suddenly, while doing 65 on the highway, the "Gate" warning light came on as if the tail gate was open, and all the lights came on in the Jeep. Since it was storming, I kept driving home. Once I got home, I opened the tail gate and slammed it shut to make sure it was closed. The warning light and ... Read More

2008 Jeep Liberty Limited Rain-Sensing Wipers and Daytime Running Lamps

• Re: HELP! - 2008 Liberty Limited Rain-Sensing Wipers and Daytime Running La

  Written by: pooh875 on Jul 4, 2008 3:55:04 AM

  WELL MAYBE YOUR JEEP DOES NOT HAVE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS SOME COME WITH IT AND SOME DONT ,IF YOURS DO HAVE IT ONCE YOU START YOUR JEEP THE HIGH BEAMS WILL COME ON AT REDUCED POWER .

Jeep Liberty Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD lease [smunsie3]

  Written by: oldmac1 on Jul 1, 2008 7:19:55 PM

  Certainly do not want to influence your decision about your 08 Liberty purchase but a little info may help you here. The regular sunroof's will leak water during a high pressure car wash and Jeep has informed me that it was not designed to go through Hi pressure car washes. Secondly the torque converter cause the car to feel like its stumbling going up a slight hill at 30 mph. Once ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD lease [jfritsch]

  Written by: kyfdx on Jul 1, 2008 2:32:05 PM

  Test drive the cars now, decide what you want and work the top 3 guys (survivors) over the phone/email while watching TV from your couch. Is there any certain program I should be watching? :P

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD lease [smunsie3]

  Written by: jfritsch on Jul 1, 2008 11:43:01 AM

  Thats silly. Test drive the cars now, decide what you want and work the top 3 guys (survivors) over the phone/email while watching TV from your couch. By no means run between 3 dealers in the september heat. That went out of style when Grahm Bell invented the telephone in the 1870's much less the internet. Usually if somethings going to break it will be the last 3 days of the ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD lease [jfritsch]

  Written by: gtangjr on Jul 1, 2008 10:12:25 AM

  Because I used to broker cars I've been pretty lucky about not having to go through all this work. It takes a lot of effort to email that many dealers, especially if you include the deluge of repeated follow-up you will receive. If you can, find out if your credit union has a purchasing service. Often you can save a lot of headaches. If you don't belong to a CU, a ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD lease [gtangjr]

  Written by: smunsie3 on Jul 1, 2008 7:18:16 AM

  Thanks for your input. I figured the residual may be skewed for the new model so I’ll just try and work the best purchase price obviously and see where I can get the best deal

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD lease [jfritsch]

  Written by: smunsie3 on Jul 1, 2008 7:16:47 AM

  Great – thanks for your answers. If my lease on my ’06 Pontiac G6 coupe is up Sept 14 … when do you suggest I contact dealers? I will be considering 2 SUV’s … the obvious 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited and the 2008 Toyota Highlander (base model) so I want to be sure to leave enough time to shoot out emails, meet with the top 3 from each Jeep and Toyota ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD lease [smunsie3]

  Written by: jfritsch on Jul 1, 2008 6:28:31 AM

  You don't know the numbers they do. Email 10-20 jeep dealers (jeep website) for their best monthly payment on a jeep of your description with a 12000 mile lease for 36 months with no or very little money down.. Let them know your are contacting 20 dealers and your fico score. Do this last week of the month and work the top 3 against one another. Have them break it down ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD lease [smunsie3]

  Written by: gtangjr on Jun 30, 2008 11:56:24 PM

  Because sales data is relatively low, residuals are harder to come by. Most dealers here in Los Angeles consult the NADA residual guidebook for this information. If it's a new model, they often base it on prior model history and adjust as the years go by and more data is collected. I would think that you have a reasonable chance of getting this payment, but it also depends on your cap ... Read More

• 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD lease

  Written by: smunsie3 on Jun 30, 2008 12:51:08 PM

  I am looking to email dealers in early August to hopefully pick up a 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD in early-mid Sept. Is it too early now to tell what a residual will be on this vehicle in another month? Or does it stay constant for a while. Also, same thing with the money factor? I am just looking to get an idea if I can keep my payments around $350/mo ... Read More

• 2008 Liberty Limited with Sky Slider...

  Written by: gtangjr on Jun 24, 2008 7:50:43 PM

  Also got Premium Groups 1 and 2, MyGig, Premium Audio, Tow Pkg, Leather (slate gray), Chrome Grill, Siding, Rear Cover, and Wheels. It's the 2WD. Paid $300 over invoice ($29,735 before T&L) and chose the $2.99 gas instead of the rebate. Also got the maintenance plan for $1,400.00, which includes rental. Purchased from David Ellis Jeep in Canoga Park, CA from James. Very, very cool guy. No pressure at all. Issues ... Read More

2008 Jeep Liberty Limited Rain-Sensing Wipers and Daytime Running Lamps

• HELP! - 2008 Liberty Limited Rain-Sensing Wipers and Daytime Running Lamps

  Written by: gtangjr on Jun 24, 2008 7:31:28 PM

  Hi Everyone, We recently purchased a 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited with the Sky-Slider roof, and just about every other feature available (2WD though). So far, it's been a great buy, with only a few niggles to work out (such as the wind noise present on the closed roof at 75MPH and above). I have one question regarding the rain-sensing wipers for those of you with a similar vehicle (or system, for ... Read More

2008 Jeep Liberty

• Re: 2008 Jeep Liberty Skyslider Option [jeepgirl7]

  Written by: sailingmystic on Nov 27, 2007 4:53:28 PM

  Congrats on your new purchase! You are the first person I can find who has the new Jeep w/ the new roof. So after experiencing the skyslider for a while- what do you think? Is it quiet? Can you put a roof rack system over it? It sounds like it's really cool. I have the Limited with a sunroof-- and I enjoy the drive in this Jeep so much! It's a ... Read More

• 2008 Jeep Liberty Question about Flasher Relay.

  Written by: carbuff81 on Jun 17, 2008 6:29:08 PM

  I want to install LED amber signal bulbs in my 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited, I have the on board dash computer system which tells me I have a bulb out when I obviously don't, and the signal flashes fast. I need a flasher relay, but ordering one is not the problem, the problem is locating where the factory one is mounted. Does anybody know exactly where the flasher relay is located ... Read More

• Re: Considering '08 Liberty--what do you think? [chigirlintexas]

  Written by: sailingmystic on Nov 24, 2007 7:13:39 PM

  ChiGirl you sound like me... as I was so excited about my 2004 Liberty - esp. when I took it off-roading - and now with the 2008 Liberty - it's just a great experience on road and off. I do enjoy the extras and I'm comfortable during my commute. I know what you mean about the Jeep comradarie-- it's nice to share this- on and off road. I don't hesitate when ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Lease Questions

• Please explain lease "rent charge"

  Written by: jen_b on Jun 13, 2008 1:41:48 PM

  We are going to turn in our jeep liberty lease tomorrow and hopefully sign the contract to lease a 2008 liberty, but some things are not lining up as far as the payment is concerned. If I plug in the EXACT numbers the dealer gave me into the edmunds.com lease calculator, it gives me a payment of $30 less per month. I'm concerned that there are some hidden fees being added ... Read More

2008 Jeep Liberty

• 2008 jeep liberty limited

  Written by: vicville on Nov 22, 2007 5:03:56 PM

  has anyone in their new liberty noticed when you turn your key to start it , it is delayed sometimes, and sometimes its works normal, i had an envoy, and it did the same thing sometime, is it normal?

• 2008 Liberty Sunroof Leaking

  Written by: oldmac1 on Jun 10, 2008 12:39:39 PM

  Reported to Chrysler Customer Satisfaction that the 08 Liberty Sunroof leaks under hi pressure automatic car wash and confirmed by the dealer twice since I bought the car two weeks ago. You get water in your face when it hits the sunroof (closed of course). Chrysler Customer Satisfaction just reported that the 2008 Liberties are not designed for Hi pressure car washes and will leak in a high pressure car wash. ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Lease Questions

• Re: Liberty Lease MF & Residual Info [jen_b]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 10, 2008 2:40:31 AM

  Here you go, Jen. Chrysler Financial's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD with 15,000 miles per year are .00240 and 57%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 30 month lease are .00219 and 54%. The 36 month numbers are .00219 and 51%. Chrysler is currently providing a $1,500 cash incentive on leases of this truck. ... Read More

• Liberty Lease MF & Residual Info

  Written by: jen_b on May 31, 2008 11:36:13 PM

  Hi Car_man! My current Jeep Liberty lease is coming to an end in July and I am looking at possibly leasing the new 2008 Jeep Liberty 4x4 Limited Edition, loaded, not sure if that matters?? Could you please provide me with the current money factor and residuals on a 27, 30 & 36 month lease at 15,000 miles/year. Thanks :) Also...does anyone happen to have any insight on the new Liberty ... Read More

• Re: Lease Information [capcostreduct]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 21, 2008 4:24:30 AM

  Hi capcostreduct. Chrysler Financial's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD with 10,500 miles per year are .00199 and 57%, respectively. When negotiating your lease on this truck, make sure to take advantage of the $1,500 lease cash and regional bonus cash that are currently available on it. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum ... Read More

• Re: Lease Information [chazsheen]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 21, 2008 4:03:09 AM

  Hello chazsheen. Chrysler Financial's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD with 15,000 miles per year are .00205 and 52%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 39 month lease are .00258 and 51%. The numbers for a 48 month lease are .00271 and 41%. When negotiating your lease on this truck, make sure to take advantage ... Read More

2008 Jeep Liberty

• Ordered my JEEP!!!

  Written by: niecy22 on Apr 17, 2008 8:00:50 PM

  hello! Just wanted to say I finally bought my 2008 Jeep Liberty! Got manual so we had to order it from the factory. I have heard alot of positive things overall on it so we are excited to get it next month. Just wondering if we got a decent deal. Apparently they just came out with 2000 off so we paid 20,200. Its the sport version with sunroof. I live on ... Read More

Jeep Liberty: Steering Stability and Suspension

• 2008 Jeep Liberty Tire Wear

  Written by: joeyfelix21 on Apr 17, 2008 9:38:11 AM

  I have a 2008 Jeep Liberty w/ Command-Trac 4x4 & Goodyear Fortera HL P235/60R18 tires. By 2300 miles I had very noticeable tire chop/stair stepping on the outside & inside tread of both front tires, worse on the outside. They said the alignment was out of spec, fixed it and replaced the front tires. Took it back in at 4500 miles for the same reason, this time they say the alignment ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Lease Questions

• Re: Lease Information

  Written by: capcostreduct on Mar 27, 2008 3:28:24 PM

  Car_man, Could you tell me what the money factor looks like for a 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport & what the approximate residual value would be (36 months/31,500 miles)? Thank you

• Lease Information

  Written by: chazsheen on Mar 22, 2008 7:54:22 PM

  Hello. I'm looking at possibly leasing a 2008 Jeep Liberty 4x4 Limited Edition and was wondering what the current money factor and residuals were on 36, 39, and 48 month leases for 15k miles a year. Thanks!

• Leased- Now Problems

  Written by: rnicholson07 on Mar 12, 2008 11:03:36 AM

  Hi. I just leased a 2008 Jeep Liberty 4x4 Limited, with all the options. I am not hear to discuss price or anything but just had some questions. I am having a lot of problems with the Liberty, and I am not completely satisfied now. One thing is a vibration the Jeep does, and I am told its on all of them, and Jeep is working on it, i have also ... Read More

Jeep Liberty Heating Ventilation and A/C

• Re: Jeep Liberty 2008 Driver-Side Heater Duct Question [carmen5]

  Written by: jayrider on Feb 11, 2008 7:55:54 AM

  Go back to the incompetent dealer and ask to test drive a couple of comparable new libertys and see if they all have the same problem. If they don't, ask him to fix yours or give you one that works.

• Re: Jeep Liberty 2008 Driver-Side Heater Duct Question [goslow]

  Written by: carmen5 on Feb 8, 2008 10:19:11 PM

  I've had my Jeep Liberty 2008 since December and the floor heater on the driver's side blows cold air. The passenger side blows very warm air. My feet freeze in the cold weather. I've had it in to the dealer, but it still blows cold air.

• Jeep Liberty 2008 Driver-Side Heater Duct Question

  Written by: goslow on Feb 4, 2008 8:30:38 PM

  I have had my 2008 Jeep Liberty since October, and have been freezing. There is no heater duct on the driver side. The heat just spills out from a hole up under the center console, behind the gas pedal. Is this normal? The dealer says yes, but the heater duct seems to have a little latch on it like it is missing an extension piece that would bring it down to ... Read More