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2003 Liberty SpiritProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Liberty Spirit, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel/propulsion system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 8, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Liberty Spirit has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2003 Liberty Spirit recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Body: door

Recall 04V-049 · Jan 23, 2004 · 11 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, AND THE VEHICLE ENDS UP ON ITS SIDE, THE DOOR WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY POSSIBLY HINDERING RAPID EGRESS FROM THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Liberty.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Spirit year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Spirit median. How we score

'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Spirit owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP LIBERTY SPIRIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE ) IN APRIL 2013. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS HE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED BUT THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE.…
Complaint 10558995 · Jan 8, 2014

Own a 2003 Spirit?

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