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NEVER, NEVER AGAIN. Ex-Jeep Fan.....
John, 07/08/2018
2008 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have owned (9) Jeeps over 25 years. (7) Grand Cherokees that were all 4.0 Straight 6 Cylinder Engines, and all were Fantastic. A 1993 went over 425,000 miles, a 1997 went 395,000 miles, and a 1998 went 385,000 miles. The (2) Liberty's that I have owned have been Junk by comparison. The 2002 was the better of the two. But, I began experiencing various Electrical Problems relatively early on, by my mileage standards, which admittedly, might be higher than most. The primary source of the Electrical Problems in both the 2002 and the 2008 Jeep Liberty is the "TIPM", (Totally Integrated Power Module), most would refer to this as the (Engine Compartment Fuse Box or a Power Distribution Center). This is located right by the Battery on both models. It is clearly a Manufacturing Defect. It is the primary source of almost all Electrical Problems with the Jeep Liberty. If you are having unusual electrical problems with this Jeep, take it directly to the dealer and demand that they check out the "TIPM". Be Firm, as they will do everything in their power to deny the problem, and make any form of accommodation to you. Chrysler is a Automaker that I will never deal with again. I gave them every opportunity to address this problem, and they refused. Some of the symptoms that I experienced, that were All Part Of The "TIPM" Malfunction were, Door Lock Malfunctions, Tailgate wouldn't Lock, Windshield Washer Motor wouldn't work, Vehicle wouldn't start when hot. What I mean by Hot is not overheating, but rather driving normally and making a stop for gas, shutting off the engine, and trying to restart it, with no success. The "TIPM" Malfunction will not allow current to flow to the starter, making it appear as if there was no available current at all. And that's just part of the Electrical Problems with the 2008 Jeep Liberty. There are other Problems too Numerous to Mention. NEVER, NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY A JEEP. I could have not been a more Loyal Jeep Customer, and told everybody about my Excellent Jeeps of the Past, but Jeep/Chrysler has shown that they really aren't interest in retaining Long-Time Loyal Customers, but would rather find New Customers Instead........
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FOR REAL! Best SUV / CAR in the World for the money!
08jeeplover, 01/10/2011
2008 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
Have owned s-class Mercedes, 7-Series BMWs, Audi A-8 etc. But they are all way over-engineered hence have allot of problems. Our 2008 JEEP Liberty is the best suv / car in the world. It's great looking, safe, reliable, offers tremendous value etc. The best thing that I have done in 2010 is sell our 745Li and purchase a used 2008 JEEP Liberty. and but a 2008 JEEP LIberty.
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No more Jeep products for us !
steve, 07/10/2018
2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We purchased our '08 Liberty in March of '09 new. We got a great deal with all the incentives. First 60,000 miles were OK. Then the problems started. It leaks in rainwater to the rear cargo area. The power mirrors do longer function. The A/C required a total replacement at 80,000 miles. Now at 90,000 miles the Check Engine Light indicates an electrical failure that causes the engine to rough idle. It is no fun to drive in the rain, even with all season tires the vehicle is unstable. The plastic wheel moldings are coming loose and separating from the body. We are constantly replacing screws and pins to keep the mud flaps on. Windshield washer has ceased to function. Top fuel mileage is 18 MPG Highway. It guzzles fuel in the City. We have maintained this vehicle just as Jeep recommends since new. We anticipated keeping this Jeep for at least 150,000 miles. It now appears we will be correcting the electrical problem and selling ASAP. Having owned Jeeps in the past I really can not recommend this vehicle to anyone. I know it is discontinued. But I doubt very seriously we will ever trust another Jeep product.
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Great for the price!
tim, 11/15/2010
2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I recently decided to purchase a new vehicle since my dodge dakota p/u was almost at 100,000 miles and was in need of new tires. I figured that i could just aplly the new tire cost into the new higher monthly payment. So i began looking at all of the suvs that were out there. I did research the jeep liberty via consumer reports but it got very low scores. so i completely nixed it from my list of possibilities. however after looking at all of the other suvs on the many lots i visited, i ended up at a jeep dealership. long story short..after viewing the liberty's design and options along with a pleasant test drive, i feel in love. the gas mileage is not the best, but also not bad.
Great budget crossover
bryan, 07/17/2010
2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Don't believe the less than stellar pro reviews, read the reviews by actual owners. It's not flashy, it doesn't try to be. If you're bent on luxury, this isn't it, but it's by no means uncomfortable or ugly. As far as crossovers go the mileage doesn't compare to the subarus or other japanese models, but this one will take you much farther into the woods than they will. It's not a full on SUV like a wrangler, but it's very capable in lighter duty applications where the rocks, mud, and water are less severe. This is so far the best vehicle I have ever driven on snowy, icy roads, and I drive big macho F-350 and 550 trucks all day. AWD (with a lock option) is far superior to 4WD on snowy roads.