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1J8GN28K78W••••••2008 Jeep LIBERTY
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2008 Jeep LIBERTY build (17 vs 8).
17on this build
444on the model
56builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 5Structure 4Fuel System 3Gasoline 3
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionAug 2021
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while replacing the brake pads, the contact became aware that the driver’s side lower control arm and rear axle were corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the VIN was not…
Electrical SystemJun 2018
Driving on the highway my sky slider folded back off the track making a horrific sound. The power button used to open and close the sky slider does not work. It just makes a grinding noise. We had to manually push the sky slider down. There is also a leaking issue when there is…
StructureMar 2017
The skyslider feature on the 2008-2012 jeep libertys are a monumental safety hazard. I purchased my 2008 jeep liberty on march 15th 2017. Within 2 weeks after buying the skysliders pins broke and the skyslider flew back covering my back window. If I had not pulled over the…
VisibilityMar 2016
The contact owns a 2008 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the sky slider sun roof detached and fell off track, which caused the sun roof to become inoperable. The contact stated that the sun roof was unable to be closed. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The rear slider…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJul 2014
Chemical burn due to fuel jetting out of the fill hole and spilling on the operator during refueling. It happens often if the operator is not overly cautious
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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 1J8GN28K78W166633 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.