Jeep Liberty problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 316 owner complaints and 11 recalls on file for the Jeep Liberty (2005–2012). The 2012 Liberty has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
316
Recalls
11
Model years
8
Worst year
2012

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Jeep Liberty model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Jeep Liberty years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2012 Jeep Liberty — 53 complaints, 4 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2006 Jeep Liberty — 67 complaints, 4 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Suspension
  3. 2008 Jeep Liberty — 51 complaints, 3 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Electrical System
  4. 2005 Jeep Liberty — 44 complaints, 4 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Suspension
  5. 2007 Jeep Liberty — 40 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Suspension

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2009 (10 complaints).

Every Jeep Liberty model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2012 Liberty534372Electrical System
2011 Liberty251013Airbags
2010 Liberty261102Airbags
2009 Liberty100020Suspension
2008 Liberty513242Electrical System
2007 Liberty401003Suspension
2006 Liberty674244Suspension
2005 Liberty444113Suspension

Most common Jeep Liberty problem areas (all years)

  • Suspension
    99 complaints
  • Electrical System
    58 complaints
  • Airbags
    41 complaints
  • Engine
    33 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    29 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    29 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    27 complaints
  • Steering
    21 complaints
  • Brakes
    20 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    18 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Jeep Liberty received by NHTSA each month.

Jeep Liberty recalls

  • Recall 18V278000May 1, 2018239,904 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007

    Risk: A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V640000Oct 10, 2017363,930 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 15V222000Apr 15, 201543,939 vehiclesModel years 2006

    Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V282000Jul 2, 2013442,320 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 13V252000Jun 19, 20131,560,000 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  • Recall 13V121000Apr 3, 201362,578 vehiclesModel years 2008

    Risk: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V085000Mar 5, 2012346,900 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007

    Risk: A fracture of the rear lower control arm may result in a loss of vehicle control and may lead to a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 11V315000Jun 8, 201111,096 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.

  • Recall 10V550000Nov 3, 201012,027 vehiclesModel years 2008

    Risk: A failing or inoperative windshield wiper system will reduce a driver's visibility which could result in a crash.

  • Recall 10V315000Jul 7, 201020,626 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V009000Jan 11, 201020,045 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.

Other Jeep models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology