How long will a typical Jeep Liberty engine last?

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

ThunderbirdJunkie will be sorely disappointed if any major component of his powertrain dies before 300,000 because of anything besides abuse.

 

[jnaut]

DAAAAAAAANG=D>

Im actually planning on keeping my KJ till it cant run anymore, then ill probably put another engine/trans. in it

(word)

 

[BigRich201]

i got 41k on mine and the only things i had to replace were the water pump, serpentine belt, and battery

 

[Khaotic]

Khaotic likes to refer to himself in the third person as well, under the tutelage of Thunderbird.

72,*** miles. No problems other than a tiny squeak in the serpentine belt and some front brake rotors mildly warped. I'll be replacing the serpentine, rotors+pads, and timing belt soon just to be safe, along with it's first internal bath in pure silky synthetic. I might replace the water pump while I'm at it just to insure it won't overheat any time in the next 150k miles.

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

That squeak is probably a belt tensioner, not the belt itself.

No timing belt unless it's a 2.4, too. Don't worry about the water pump until it dies. 140k, ThunderbirdJunkie's is still original.

 

[Khaotic]

Khaotic would like to thank Thunderbird for destroying his maintenance to-do list. I suppose I should wait to replace the brake rotors until my steering wheel falls off from vibration as well? (banghead)

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

Replace them along with pads now

 

[Khaotic]

Hahaha.. thank you good sir

 

[cherokee4ever]

i have on my 95000mile on it and i didn't change any part related with the engine.
but did i need to change the timing belt after 100k because i didn't change it until now.
and also i live in Saudi Arabia so the weather is too hot and i was having heat problem.
this what has been done to my KJ:
i change the water bump,O2 sensor, throttle position sensor, Belt Tensioner 2times, Thermostat, spark plug 2 times.

 

[Marlon_JB2]

No timing belt unless it's a 2.4, too.

i have on my 95000mile on it and i didn't change any part related with the engine.
but did i need to change the timing belt after 100k because i didn't change it until now.

Yeah I'd just like to point out that the 2.8L CRD *also* has a timing belt.

 

[lynxer]

196500 on mine baby!

Ill post pics when I hit 200!

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

Yeah I'd just like to point out that the 2.8L CRD *also* has a timing belt.

Good point

 

[KJ zGal]

Just hit 115k miles on mine, knock on wood, no major problems. Just little electrical stuff >=[

 

[JackCarr]

2003 Liberty - I'm over 198k now

Bought it new. Still has the original engine and transmission. Have replaced quite a few things over the years, radiator, front drive shaft, U-joints, wheel bearings. Most of the things would be expected replacements with that kind of mileage. Since 160k I've been adding Restore with every oil change. Check engine light came on 15k miles ago. Dealership told me it was one of the two catalytic converters. I could care less. Runs like a top. Smooth and still has power. Got my money's worth out of this Jeep for sure.

 

[MadDog]

48k

Hey All-

Just coming up on 48K on my 06 KJ. No engine issues whatsoever and no major issues overall. Have had three window regulators replaced under warranty, one catalytic converter at 20K (extreme heat in ATL summer got that one), a power steering pump, and a radio because the CD changer died.

Other than that, it's been a pretty reliable rig and with routine maintenance I am planning to keep it for years to come.

 

[BjBnet]

207,000kms on mine, driving in Canehdian weather and roads. Nothing major yet, sensors, brakes, hoses...the usual so far. Pretty much the same as my 2001 Caravan, no problems with 293,000kms with no major breakdowns and was still going strong....that said, I maintain my vehicles well

 

[jeeptorino68]

152K on ours, plenty of power and no signs or sounds of wear. no idea what kind of oil and filters the PO used. i just replaced the plugs, but the ones i took out looked new. i got virtually no maint. records when we bought it, but everything was in good order, only the t case oil is a bit dirty... so i am hoping for at least another 50K

 

[JackCarr]

Bought it new. Still has the original engine and transmission. Have replaced quite a few things over the years, radiator, front drive shaft, U-joints, wheel bearings. Most of the things would be expected replacements with that kind of mileage. Since 160k I've been adding Restore with every oil change. Check engine light came on 15k miles ago. Dealership told me it was one of the two catalytic converters. I could care less. Runs like a top. Smooth and still has power. Got my money's worth out of this Jeep for sure.

Now over 201,000! Hoping to drive this until the Fall and then I'll get a new vehicle.

 

[KJDevildog]

110k on my 06 with no issues so far. Though I do have a strange knocking sound at light throttle...but it has not gotten worse/better in 30k miles with 1000miles of towing 5k lbs.

I think it's time to clean my PCV thing though, I've lost about 2mpg on the freeway.

 

[Lancer]

Most modern engines - with good maintenance, will go on for years. Depends on how you use it, whether you thrash it etc.