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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1J4GK48K13W••••••2003 Jeep LIBERTY
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2003 Jeep LIBERTY build (17 vs 8).
17on this build
1143on the model
149builds in total
4involved a crash
4injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 6Visibility 4Engine And Engine Cooling 4Electrical System 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashSep 2013
Front end collision with a driver cited for improper left hand turn/failure to yield. Our car is classified as a total loss. Neither the driver side or passenger side air bags deployed resulting is serious injury to the driver - jaw broken in 2 places
SteeringcrashJun 2004
The steering locked, causing the vehicle to strike a barrier and roll over. Recall 03V460000 was issued on the steering, however, manufacturer did not find fault for the crash
Engine And Engine CoolingApr 2012
Driving car and it just cut off..this is the third time over the years...first time when car was purchased new in 2003 at carmax in their driveway...then a couple of years ago on expressway..cost 1,600 for repairs at dealership..then again 4-20-2012..the car has had four window…
VisibilityMar 2010
Twice now on my 2003 jeep liberty the passenger side rear window has fallen into the door. The first time this happened was in approx 2007. Both times when I noticed that the window was partially down, I tried to roll it back up, but it wouldn't move. I then tried to pull it…
SuspensionDec 2006
- the contact is calling regarding NHTSA campaign id number : 06V288000. The contact has called two dealerships and they told him that it would take 12 weeks in order for them to assist with the repair because they are only getting two to three repair kits a week
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4GK48K13W664955 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.