Jeep Liberty First generation (KJ) (2002 - 2004)

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First generation (KJ) of Jeep Liberty has been in production since 2002 by 2004.
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Jeep Liberty First generation (KJ) dimensions and specs
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Body style | SUV |
Engine options | 3.7L EKG Magnum, 3.7L V-6, , |
EDZ, 2.4L I-4, 230 HP, 250 lb/ft | |
Length | 174.4 - 174.7 in |
Width | 71.60 in |
Height | 70.2 - 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 104.30 in |
Curb weight | 3507 - 4270 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 57.00 in |
Rear hip room | 47.40 in |
Front Headroom | 40.70 in |
Rear Headroom | 42.10 in |
Front shoulder room | 56.50 in |
Rear shoulder room | 56.50 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 - 19.5 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 16 - 20/20 - 24 |
Payload capacity | 1150 lb |
Towing capacity | 5000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 9.6 - 10.5 sec |
¼ mile time | 17.7 - 18.5 sec |
Jeep Liberty Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Jeep Liberty First generation (KJ) production period from 2002 to 2004 drivers have reported 4153 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, LOWER BALL JOINT, SUSPENSION.
Model Year | Complaints |
2004 Liberty |
1057
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2003 Liberty |
1309
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2002 Liberty |
1787
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
AIR BAGS nar 8/22/02 side impact accident occurred and vehicle side air bags did not deploy. dealer notified. *cb ... |
858
~ 65344 miles |
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT 1. transmission downshifts hard when decelerating to a stop 2. steering gear replaced 3. after item 2 left (driver) side |
826
~ 35201 miles |
SUSPENSION complaint received via e-mail i'm sure i'm not the only one with a jeep liberty that pulls to the right.... |
320
~ 83449 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the fuel tank detached... |
260
~ 34852 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE hit from behind. the drivers seat held up well but the force of the impact forced my legs backward off... |
246
~ 15999 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving at 25 mph the driver side air bag deployed for no logical reason. the consumer lost control of... |
210
~ 76158 miles |
STRUCTURE easy rollover/non-deplloyment of driver airbag in serious accident on april 10 2006 while travellilng in right lane under the speed... |
205
~ 12643 miles |
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY i found back window dropped into door twice on its own and would not go up. front passenger side window... |
180
~ 57636 miles |
STEERING i discovered the recall on jeep liberty on your web page. i contacted jeep and they deny any knowledge of... |
135
~ 79258 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE i have owned my 2004 jeep liberty for since november of 2003. since that time i have replaced the rear... |
123
~ 48958 miles |
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. while driving approximately 25 mph the contact noticed smoke coming from under... |
121
~ 133170 miles |
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt: the contact stated that while driving 2004 jeep liberty the left front driver's side wheel fell to the right... |
112
~ 48935 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlights intermittently flash on/off several times. i hear the relay clicking. this occurs one or two times every other day |
106
~ 93833 miles |
FRONT > SUSPENSION the consumer had a problem with the steering and handling of his 1997 jeep grand cherokee. *nm the vehicle had... |
91
~ 58374 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2004 jeep liberty safety recall.*mr when the consumer presented the recall notice to the service department they were unaware of... |
85
~ 57478 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS 2004 jeep liberty collided with a power pole causing major front end damage but the airbags did not deploy. front |
81
~ 29702 miles |
SEAT BELTS t-bone another vehicle at 45 mph air bags did not deploy and seat belts did not hold driver or passenger |
81
~ 74859 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving 25 mph a gas odor penetrated through the vents. driver was able to pull over to the shoulder.... |
71
~ 61356 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while backing out of the driveway vehicle suddenly accelerated and the accelerator pedal was stuck to the floor. consumer was... |
70
~ 45434 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN automatic transmission fluid leak.*ak... |
70
~ 25961 miles |
VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. the contact stated that the door motor makes grinding noises. the cause of... |
55
~ 56822 miles |
POWER TRAIN bad transmission and lower ball joint recall... |
48
~ 79851 miles |
WHEELS i was driving about 55mph when the vehicle starting shaking. i slowed down and exited the freeway. the shaking got... |
47
~ 88534 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING purchased vehicle 3/30/04 on or about 4/15/04 stated experiencing engine bog down and lack of acceleration and power. contacted dealership... |
47
~ 61240 miles |
TIRES 2004 jeep libery limited 4wd vin 1j8-gl58kx4w-255517 tires: goodyear eagle r-sa p235/70r16 mileage: approx. 1 000 (approx 1 month old).... |
45
~ 29060 miles |
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated when applying brake pressure the vehicle lurched forward. when attempting to make a low speed stop... |
44
~ 51689 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. the contact stated that the brake was depressed and abnormally traveled to... |
42
~ 111083 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC twice in the past two months vehicle did a 360 degree turn after the brakes were applied. one occurrence was... |
38
~ 30629 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES vehicle has automatic door locks that lock would lock when the vehicle's speed reached 15 mph now not working. *bf... |
27
~ 48052 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. the contact stated that while coming to a stop the driver side... |
24
~ 73910 miles |
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION left hand turn at low speed results in jeep liberty 2004 turning 180 degrees and rolling over. primary cause of... |
24
~ 56845 miles |
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC failure of brakes to stop in time to avoid a crash. two crashes one of which totaled the vehicle according... |
23
~ 9353 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. while driving between 15-30 mph the pivot bushings on the suspension control arms... |
19
~ 54225 miles |
SEATS driver's seat heater felt extremely hot against my back while driving. leaned forward and smelled a burning odor also felt... |
18
~ 98300 miles |
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN excessive driveline vibration and noise under load/acceceration. differential. been to dealer twice with no repairs. noise getting progressevly worse. jeep |
18
~ 22900 miles |
EQUIPMENT 2004 jeep liberty only 43 000. was backing out of driveway heard loud bang right front tire fell to ground.... |
17
~ 47032 miles |
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt: was making a turn then heard a crunch sound tin he passenger's side front end of the vehicle collapsed.... |
17
~ 19542 miles |
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT engine damaged by sludge engine stopped working while driving on highway at 60mph. engine is covered under 70k mile powertrain... |
16
~ 30602 miles |
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: 2004 jeep liberty. rear brake disc. took the vehicle to the firestone dealer and showed them the disc plate.... |
15
~ 23105 miles |
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated while attempting to pull into a parking lot the vehicle stalled. it would not restart until... |
14
~ 68996 miles |
FRONT > SEAT BELTS complaint received via e-mail. my wife son and i were involved in an accident. we hit an ice patch on... |
14
~ 40616 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i had just picked my 5 year old daughter up from school and we was on our way home we... |
13
~ 111040 miles |
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. while driving 5 mph in snowy conditions the vehicle was supposed to be... |
13
~ 70445 miles |
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY glass for the hatchback broke without warning.*ak... |
12
~ 34804 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. the contact discovered that the air conditioning was leaking inside the vehicle... |
11
~ 33154 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING front headlight keeps going out intermittently. *ak... |
11
~ 41254 miles |
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS consumer complained that the second row passenger side seat belt continued to tighten down on child while driving. they were... |
11
~ 29124 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES we purchased a 2004 jeep liberty equiped with goodyear wrangler st tires two weeks ago. with less than 250 miles... |
11
~ 32682 miles |
TRAILER HITCHES 2004 jeep liberty. consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated... |
10
~ 47155 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the contact stated that the 2004 jeep liberty was experiencing the same symptoms described in recall 07v192000 but this vehicle... |
10
~ 48115 miles |
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT vehicle was diagnosed after only 50k miles that ball joints and sway bar was "bad". vehicle was in reverse going... |
10
~ 54000 miles |
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES door lock motor bearing seized. as a result all the doors became inoperable. *ak... |
10
~ 52096 miles |
PARKING BRAKE my 2004 jeep liberty was parked under my carport. i had started the engine to warm the car with the... |
10
~ 40980 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES multiple problems - vehicle pulls to the right - bad tire - ball joint failure - fuel mileage not as... |
10
~ 15375 miles |
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE start with a noise when i push brakes and after two weeks the left ball joint snap and left side |
9
~ 71330 miles |
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on april 12 the vehicle had just been in the shop for a recall part to be replaced which it... |
9
~ 5063 miles |
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING in dec 2006 i received and safety recall f23 with a request to register with the dealer for a problem... |
9
~ 32632 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle is occasionally having trouble decelerating because the accelerator pedal gets stuck on the floor. taken to dealer for checkup |
9
~ 24944 miles |
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. while driving approximately 2 mph the contact heard a loud noise when... |
8
~ 67777 miles |
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. while driving 5 mph in snowy conditions the vehicle was supposed to be... |
8
~ 45431 miles |
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN transmission had long delay between reverse and drive. eventually got worse and would not go into gear. dealer said transmission... |
8
~ 40486 miles |
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN excessive driveline vibration and noise under load/acceceration. differential. been to dealer twice with no repairs. noise getting progressevly worse. jeep |
8
~ 47502 miles |
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS 2004 jeep liberty passenger side air bag is turned off automatically for adult and teenage passengers under 110 lbs. there |
8
~ 38125 miles |
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the contact stated that the 2004 jeep liberty was experiencing the same symptoms described in recall 07v192000 but this vehicle... |
7
~ 86957 miles |
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: 2004 jeep liberty. rear brake disc. took the vehicle to the firestone dealer and showed them the disc plate.... |
7
~ 23418 miles |
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while driving the vehicle experienced a roll over and upon impact the side curtain air bags did not deploy .... |
7
~ 26571 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY as i press the unlock button on my remote the door remains locked. i needed to have the door opened... |
6
~ 58167 miles |
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2003 jeep liberty complaint: visibility:power windows and controls details: on three separate occasions the rear windows of my jeep liberty... |
6
~ 33500 miles |
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION i received a safety recall notice from damiler chrysler for my jeep vehicle. when i called the local dealer for... |
6
~ 31425 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY 2004 jeep liberty with safety recall f-23 - lower ball joints customer is asking for reimbursement for tow and tires**cc... |
6
~ 1667 miles |
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT dt: 2004 jeep liberty. the contact stated the jack for the vehicle collapsed while changing the tire. the vehicle came... |
6
~ 7783 miles |
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my wife was in a mva with our 2004 jeep liberty with 30 000 miles on it she was hit... |
6
~ 21370 miles |
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle up-shifts prematurely while ascending uphill. service department said this is normal on all vehicle types of this year and |
6
~ 20981 miles |
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* - on 01/07/04 while driving on a wet road at a speed of 25 mph the contact's vehicle rear... |
6
~ 10429 miles |
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle has several occurences of sudden acceleration one occassion resulting in a minor rear-end collision. dt... |
6
~ 43274 miles |
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. while driving approximately 70 mph the headlights and the interior lighting dimmed.... |
5
~ 51400 miles |
RACK AND PINION > STEERING letter from ftc forwarding correspondence from congressman mchugh on behalf of constituent concerning his complaint with chrysler corporation regarding his... |
5
~ 17500 miles |
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt*: the contact stated there was a constant grinding noise alerting the driver there was a problem with the rear... |
5
~ 30315 miles |
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving on two different occasions i experienced and burning smell from the drivers side rear wheel well and whitish... |
5
~ 71120 miles |
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT the transmission has been repaired front axle replaced due to vibrations 5 new tires radio etc... this vehicle has been... |
5
~ 38936 miles |
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM speed sensor wire at rear differential was chafed due to close proximity to brake line to left rear wheel. the... |
5
~ 58297 miles |
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT groaning/grinding noise in the back wheels at slow speeds mostly when leaving a parking garage stop lights parking lots. brake... |
5
~ 5400 miles |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle experienced acceleration surges. *mr the surging occurred at random times above 25 mph. the acceleration surge also occurred with... |
5
~ 33971 miles |
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING letter from ftc forwarding correspondence from congressman mchugh on behalf of constituent concerning his complaint with chrysler corporation regarding his... |
4
~ 11800 miles |
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS letter from ftc forwarding correspondence from congressman mchugh on behalf of constituent concerning his complaint with chrysler corporation regarding his... |
4
~ 28500 miles |
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes on 2004 jeep liberty lock up after approximately 15 to 20 miles of travel. this failure of the... |
4
~ 36675 miles |
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION my six-year-old climbed into the front seat of my 2003 jeep liberty and without the key or stepping on the... |
4
~ 20278 miles |
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to the service dealer about a year ago because there was a... |
4
~ 21644 miles |
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while shifting gears driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. vehicle jerked and it was taken to... |
4
~ 21409 miles |
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i returned home late on evening after an evening of shopping dinner & movie. i parked my car in the... |
4
~ 12570 miles |
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 65 mph with the cruise control engaged the vehicle would not hold it's speed when going down an... |
4
~ 24604 miles |
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i got recall for dash board under steering column stating it needed to be fixed because of possible problem of... |
4
~ 6500 miles |
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my horn will not stop blowing it woke everyone in my neighborhood up at 10pm last night and the only... |
3
~ 34600 miles |
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2004 jeep liberty window regulator faulty part. i just had it break on me without any reason. no stress or |
3
~ 63737 miles |
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while leaving a parking lot the electric cooling fan blades on my 2002 jeep liberty 4wd limited broke apart sending... |
3
~ 73367 miles |
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2004 jeep liberty sport has loss of power and is quitting customer states that he has had multiple parts fixed... |
3
~ 33382 miles |
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING our 2003 jeep liberty failed the state emissions test in april of this year. at this point the "engine indicator... |
3
~ 24667 miles |
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2003 jeep liberty making a terrible grinding noise. customer states that the grinding noise is loud and sounds like metal... |
3
~ 18305 miles |
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated the brake and accelerator pedal are too close together. this caused an accident while backing the... |
3
~ 47667 miles |
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumer was unable to start the vehicle. the consumer lifted up the hood and noticed that the battery... |
3
~ 35368 miles |
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. engine check light flashed on the dashboard. driver tried to restart vehicle but was... |
3
~ 34733 miles |
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i was driving down a 2 lane country road within speed limit road conditions excellent. i have a pristine driving... |
3
~ 34467 miles |
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC jeep liberty antilock braking system inoperative. *ak... |
3
~ 38642 miles |
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel vapor hoses split in two on my 2002 jeep liberty. dealer replaced the hoses "doing me a favor by |
3
~ 52667 miles |
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2 car accidents where another car hydro-planed into front driver side corner of my 2003 jeep liberty. the airbags did... |
3
~ 27333 miles |
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicle experienced problems with the passenger window there were noises coming from the dash and door area. also the |
3
~ 18333 miles |
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING the dealer advised me that the pulling to the right is a charistic of vehicle and no solutions at this... |
3
~ 18333 miles |
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. while driving 15 mph the contact noticed an abnormal noise underneath the... |
2
~ 114643 miles |
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owned a 2004 jeep liberty. while driving 55 mph flames emitted from the front end of the... |
2
~ 120200 miles |
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. the contact stated that the windshield began to crack without warning. the... |
2
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HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph she heard a... |
2
~ 118000 miles |
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. the contact was driving approximately 2 mph when she attempted to make... |
2
~ 112960 miles |
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the blower that controls the heat and air conditioner broke due to defective relay block and body computer junction block. |
2
~ 32644 miles |
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on a city street the engine stalled and all four doors locked... |
2
~ 49500 miles |
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my 2004 jeep liberty tire broke off. the mechanic's all said it was a right lower ball joint and cv... |
2
~ 20313 miles |
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING dt*: the contact stated fluid started leaking from the vehicle. an independent repair shop determined the power steering hose needed |
2
~ 73250 miles |
UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN vehicle shaking/vibrating/loud hum at 50+ miles per hour and faster. *jb... |
2
~ 33173 miles |
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION dt: the contact stated that while driving 2004 jeep liberty the left front driver's side wheel fell to the right... |
2
~ 39000 miles |
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: contact states while vehicle is in park i will accelerate. the local service dealer reprogrammed the powertrain control module. |
2
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BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS dt: the contact stated they have two defective seat belts. after they had their vehicle for one month the passenger... |
2
~ 57996 miles |
RIM > WHEELS on or around 12/23/2004 we received between 5 to 7 inches of snow. after driving on the unplowed roads the... |
2
~ 2600 miles |
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL this is a correction and addition to odi 10098071. i made a left turn at about 10 mph. after the... |
2
~ 2400 miles |
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR while driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear and vehicle vibrated. vehicle was taken... |
2
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GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i was towing a 2002 jeep liberty using the blue ox tow system. i followed the manufacturer_x0019_s directions and put... |
2
~ 54500 miles |
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING the steering locked causing the vehicle to strike a barrier and roll over. recall 03v460000 was issued on the steering |
2
~ 14000 miles |
COLUMN > STEERING while driving 55 mph the steering column malfunctioned. as a result the driver loss control causing the vehicle to roll... |
2
~ 1018 miles |
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE the air condition (a/c) hose broke and squirted oil on the serpentine belt causing it to deteriorate and break. the... |
2
~ 50178 miles |
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR bought the 2003 jeep liberty brand new in may 2003. now a year and seven months later we still have... |
2
~ 9750 miles |
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR bought the 2003 jeep liberty brand new in may 2003. now a year and seven months later we still have... |
2
~ 9750 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the vehicle experienced problems with the passenger window there were noises coming from the dash and door area. also the |
2
~ 25000 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i was driving about 20 miles an hour on dry pavement on a clear day. the vehicle in front of... |
2
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DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER after recall for the vehcile knee blocker trim was completed it fell off. consumer took vehicle back to the dealership |
2
~ 30000 miles |
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE while driving turned right at a stop sign and heard a loud pop. consumer lost steering and crashed into |
2
~ 19764 miles |
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY because the seal along the hinge of the rear passenger door is too short rain seeps inside vehicle causing the |
2
~ 600 miles |
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer complains of the seatbelts being too short they will not hold and they do not comply with massachusetts safety |
2
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DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have had to have brakes replaced on my jeep 4 times within a year of purchase . there is... |
2
~ 19000 miles |
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving electrical system stopped functioning causing the vehicle to lose brake power/power steering/lights and engine stalling. dealer has not |
2
~ 25000 miles |
AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. while driving approximately 5 mph the driver's side air bag deployed without... |
1
~ 160000 miles |
TANK VALVE/GAUGE > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER received a rear structure reinforcement letter from chrysler and the national traffic safety administration stating that certain 2002-2007 model year... |
1
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SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY the sunroof stopped closing all the way. bits of plastic started falling out. it was stuck open for over a... |
1
~ 120000 miles |
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. the contact stated that the rear window defroster detached from the window.... |
1
~ 70000 miles |
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > DRIVELINE break line came apart in the middle between the fire wall and the brake caliper. *kb... |
1
~ 112000 miles |
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES air bags didnt work rear tire driver side blew question steering? *tr... |
1
~ 97678 miles |
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE i have a 2004 jeep liberty that i have owned since 8/21/07. about 1 month ago i started having problems... |
1
~ 106972 miles |
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i had issues with my headlights flicking on and off remaining off upon using my turn signal. i own a... |
1
~ 100869 miles |
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. while driving 25 mph she attempted to apply brakes and the vehicle would... |
1
~ 81519 miles |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM my husband is a mechanic. he and his employer were trying to maneuver a 2004 jeep liberty into the work... |
1
~ 100908 miles |
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY i have a 2002 jeep liberty. there are two cylinders under the hood that are supposed to keep the hood... |
1
~ 49000 miles |
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. the contact stated that the catalytic converter light illuminated and the vehicle became... |
1
~ 52917 miles |
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* - the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty sport. the contact stated that top brake light in the back... |
1
~ 45000 miles |
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i received a recall notice at the end of december and i proceeded to call the local dealer to schedule... |
1
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VALVE > TIRES 2002 liberty tires failed due to a faulty valve. *ts the tires were constantly going flat and the consumer always |
1
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SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR on august 11 2006 while driving home from work my jeep liberty began to sway. i proceeded to slow when... |
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~ 37570 miles |
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL front end collision ~35 to 40 mph no air bag deployment front or side this was repaired by dealer ~ |
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WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving down the street i went to use my brakes to stop at a light they went all the... |
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~ 55000 miles |
SWITCH > LOW PRESSURE WARNING > SUPPLY while driving down the street i went to use my brakes to stop at a light they went all the... |
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~ 55000 miles |
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION while i was approaching an intersection (the speed limit was 45 mph) i tried to apply the brakes and they... |
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~ 26400 miles |
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while i was approaching an intersection (the speed limit was 45 mph) i tried to apply the brakes and they... |
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~ 26400 miles |
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES passenger compartment driver's side fills with water anytime it rains or the vehicle is taken through the car wash.*ak... |
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~ 8000 miles |
BEAD > TIRES while driving 35 mph consumer made an attempt to pass another vehicle. upon applying the brakes consumer lost directional control |
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FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel line released gasoline in the engine compartment in the area of the fuel rail resulting in the total consumption |
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~ 25470 miles |
SWITCH/WIRING > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY problem is with rear power windows when the assembly breaks the cable jams the door lock and you can not |
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IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES my girlfriend and i own a 2002 jeep liberty which we recently took to the dealer for a ball joint... |
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~ 10000 miles |
CHILD SEAT latch mechanism was defective and wouldn't release from the base. (nar) *ph *cb... |
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LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT latch mechanism was defective and wouldn't release from the base. (nar) *ph *cb... |
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DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY vehicle had power surges. *ph problem with transmission slipping and windshield freezing. *mr *jb... |
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LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hood latch failure causing extensive motor vehicle damage. *jb... |
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~ 9000 miles |
LINKAGES > STEERING ongoing wheel alignment problems with 2002 jeep liberty. vechicle pulls to the right so vehicle is misaligned to pull left... |
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SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving at 25 mph the driver side air bag deployed for no logical reason. the consumer lost control of... |
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~ 4700 miles |
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the air condition (a/c) hose broke and squirted oil on the serpentine belt causing it to deteriorate and break. the... |
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~ 42209 miles |
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC speed sensor wire at rear differential was chafed due to close proximity to brake line to left rear wheel. the... |
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~ 35000 miles |
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY rear brake axle seals have failed 3 times which soaked the brake pads each time. dealer replaced seals and pads.... |
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SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR bought the 2003 jeep liberty brand new in may 2003. now a year and seven months later we still have... |
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~ 1500 miles |
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when the vehicle was put in drive the vehicle accelerated without warning which caused minor damage to the vehicle. *nlm |
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~ 403 miles |
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER consumer stated that while driving and without warning the fuel tank crack causing fluid to leak out. dealer notified. ts... |
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SPRINGS > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2002 jeep liberty spontaneously engaged in full acceleration. vehicle reached 100 mph with no accelerator pedal influence or ability of... |
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~ 61000 miles |
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM a body control module was defective causing loss of almost all the elec ent (door locks air conditioning and speedometer).... |
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COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN it only has 3700 miles on it and have only driven it 2 months and went to get 1st oil... |
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DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING recall 01v31100 consumer recieved recall letter concerning knee blocker trim panel approximately four months ago dealer has been contacted but |
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POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while vehicle is traveling above 25 mph and brakes are applied driver's power adjusting seat and front passenger's power adjusting... |
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HUB > WHEELS within a year and a half i had three windshield replacements. insurance agent said with that many replacements could be... |
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MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer alleges that there is a loud noise is coming from under the vehicle during operation (highway speeds). the local... |
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PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN upon starting vehicle gear automatically went from park to reverse causing an accident. vehicle knocked driver down rolling over both |
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HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY design problems with windows on 2002 jeep liberty. *mr the rear swing flip up window was unsafe. every time the... |
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ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle has abs failure when driving on wet roads. this results in lost of brake and power steering.... |
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~ 12000 miles |
DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving when the brakes are applied the vehicle will experience extended stopping distance almost causing accident(s). the dealership cannot... |
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~ 1200 miles |
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when exiting the highway speedometer stopped operating and the vehicle stalled. vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic |
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~ 58000 miles |
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving when the brakes are applied the vehicle will experience extended stopping distance almost causing accident(s). the dealership cannot... |
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~ 1200 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Jeep Liberty and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Jeep Liberty to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Nilight 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips wit...
- 【 HIGH QUALITY】- High quality material with heavy-duty construction for durability
- 【 SAVE TIME AND MONEY】- No need to go to a auto parts store and look for different fasteners,Great For Toyota, Honda, Acura, GM,...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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2 PCS Car Rear Bumper Guard Diffuser Spl...
- ✔ Material: Made of premium quality PP material with carbon fiber pattern coating, the product is enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath installation, superior craftsmanship and durability.
- ✔...
Fender flares
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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XtremeAmazing 20Pcs Fender Flare Mouldin...
- Replaces part number: 55157055-AA, 55157065-AA, 55157055AA and 55156429AA
- Fender Flare Clips: Top Head Size:14mm x 38mm, Bottom Head Size:15.3mm x 39.2mm, Stem Length:15mm, Fits Into 9mm Hole Rocker Panel Bumper Clips: Top Head Size: 1/2"...
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Evan Fischer Fender Flares Compatible wi...
- Aftermarket Replacement Fender Flares Compatible with 2002-2004 Jeep Liberty
- Features: Textured Gray, Thermoplastic, Direct Fit, Bolt-on, OE Style
- Replaces OE Number: 5GG96HS5AH and Replaces Partslink Number: CH1269103
- A high quality, Direct Fit OE Replacement Fender...
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PartsSquare 20pcs Fender Liner Fastener ...
- Package Content : 20pcs Plastic Rivets Fastener
- Application: Fender, Moldings, Exterior Ornamentation, Body Side, Cladding, Sill Moldings, Oil Pump, Manifolds, Vacuum Fittings, Steering Column Retainer (Direct replacement, no need to modify)
- Size (Head/Stem Length/Stem Diameter/Fit...
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XtremeAmazing Fender Bumper Flare Mouldi...
- Top Head Size: 14mm x 38mm, Bottom Head Size: 16mm x 38mm, Stem Length: 15mm
- Fit Jeep Wrangler 2005-On, Jeep Liberty 2005-On, Chrysler: 55157055-AA, 55157065-AAA, 20887 Auveco 20887
- Used for door trim, trim panel clips,radiator...
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
Coilovers
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MOSTPLUS 171577L 171577R Front Pair Comp...
- Compatible for Jeep Liberty 2002-2012, Compatible for Dodge Nitro 2007-2011
- Includes 2 pair of Complete Strut Assembly which Equiped with Strut, Soil, Spring and Mounts
- Replace Complete Strut Assembly NO#:11201 55S11201 G57007 SR4200 1336329L ST8565L...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
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JUSTTOP Universal Cleaning Gel for Car, ...
- Safe and Eco-friendly: The car beauty keyboard cleaning gel is made of high quality biodegradable gel material, non-sticky and smells like a light lemon fragrance. It is non-irritating to the skin and is environmentally safe.Cleaning...
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SINGARO 4PCS Aluminum Valve Stem Cap, Gr...
- High quality: High quality aluminum alloy is used to replace the original bad valve cap of the tire, which can keep the wheel working well.
- Convenience: The valve cover is easy to install and disassemble....
Decals
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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4PCS Car Door Handle Sticker, Carbon Fib...
- 【Style and Protection】: The car door handle cup can get easily scratched by fingernails, rings or keys. The accumulation of scratches will make your car look dull and old. In addition, our car door handle...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...

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