2003 Jeep Liberty Limited review from North America
"Overall good vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have found 3 things causing the 03 Liberty to overheat.
#1 The radiator, if not flushed every 6 months, will build up a deposit in the bottom and stop the flow of water. Flushing it will not guarantee that all of the deposit will come out. I had to put in a new radiator.
#2 The thermostats for these models stick a lot by what I have found. I think it has to do with that deposit build up. May also be the fluid (different than regular antifreeze).
#3 Found that the plug for electric fan always has a loose connection. Have replaced it four different times (ended up hard wiring it).
General comments?
Overall it's been a good vehicle, not great. My 93 Wrangler gets that spot. Probably will not buy another Liberty. Have not had the problems with sludge or transmission. Although I will get it checked.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.7 liter Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 20th September, 2009 |