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2003 Jeep Liberty

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

7 current

Combined

13.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,450

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015479 · manufacturer campaign R60

16 October 2015

Transport Canada lists: Grand Cherokee 2004 · Liberty 2003

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbag, side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner. Unintended seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the SRS control unit and may install an in-line jumper wiring harness to correct the issue. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2015-040.

13,720 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015040 · manufacturer campaign R06

28 January 2015

Transport Canada lists: Viper 2003–2004 · Grand Cherokee 2002–2004 · Liberty 2002–2003

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbag, side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner. Unintended seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the SRS control unit and may install an in-line jumper wiring harness to correct the issue. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2012378 and 2013046. Vehicles that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign.

49,870 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2013220 · manufacturer campaign N45, N46

26 June 2013

Transport Canada lists: Grand Cherokee 1993–1998 · Liberty 2002–2007

What is wrong

Chrysler Canada has determined that an opportunity to incrementally improve performance in certain types of low-speed impacts may exist in certain vehicles. The company will carry out a voluntary customer satisfaction campaign to offer a structural improvement to mitigate the risks of fuel leakage in certain low-speed collisions. Chrysler will inspect the affected vehicles and install a Chrysler trailer hitch if appropriate. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

167,318 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVService Campaign Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2012378 · manufacturer campaign M35

9 November 2012

Transport Canada lists: Grand Cherokee 2002–2004 · Liberty 2002–2003

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the supplemental restraint system could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbag, side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner. Unintended seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install an in-line jumper wiring harness to correct the issue.

45,433 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2009110 · manufacturer campaign J17

14 April 2009

Transport Canada lists: Liberty 2002–2003

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front upper ball joints may experience a loss of lubrication which can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear and possible separation. Ball joint separation could cause a loss of vehicle control and a crash, resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front suspension upper control arm assemblies.

7,391 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2006190 · manufacturer campaign F23

2 August 2006

Transport Canada lists: Liberty 2002–2006

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front lower ball joints may become contaminated. With continued operation, the contamination can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and possibly separation from the steering knuckle, causing a loss of vehicle steering control and a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front lower ball joints.

65,809 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2003270 · manufacturer campaign C36

7 November 2003

Transport Canada lists: Liberty 2002–2003

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front lower control arm ball joints may be susceptible to a loss of lubrication which can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear and possible separation from the steering knuckle. A ball joint which has separated from the knuckle, may result in a loss of vehicle directional control with minimal advanced warning.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace both front lower ball joints and install ball joint boot heat shields on all 2002 and early 2003 model year vehicles. On later 2003 model year vehicles, the dealer will first inspect to determine if ball joint replacement is required. Any ball joints that do not pass the inspection will be replaced. All vehicles must have the ball joint boot heat shields installed.

29,011 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 64% of 160 2003 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
315 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2003 Jeep Liberty have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2003 Jeep Liberty. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2003 Jeep Liberty get?
NRCan rates the 2003 Jeep Liberty at 13.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 315 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2003 Jeep Liberty for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,450 in fuel, producing roughly 5,142 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.