2012 Jeep Liberty electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 13V282000Jul 2, 2013442,320 vehicles
  AIR BAGS · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

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

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 24, 2026126,000 miMAElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield wipers inadvertently activated. The contact turned the windshield wipers on and off to deactivate the windshield wipers. Additionally, the headlights inadvertently illuminated, and the doors locked and unlocked independently while the vehicle was unoccupied, parked, and turned off in the driveway. The vehicle occasionally hesitated while starting. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11752635 · source
2. Filed May 14, 2025171,000 miILElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 94,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 171,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11660979 · source
3. Filed Sep 9, 2024NYElectrical SystemLighting

   Electrical issue with drivers side front blinker works when headlights are off but when headlights are turned on front blinker does not work. I’ve seen numerous complaints about the same issue with this vehicle amongst other electrical issues

   NHTSA complaint #11613483 · source
4. Filed Jan 5, 2024NYAirbagsElectrical SystemSeats & Seat Belts

   The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 17V640000 (Seats, Air Bags) and 13V282000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact attempted to schedule an appointment with a local dealer for the recall…

   NHTSA complaint #11563731 · source
5. Filed Oct 26, 2023CA1 injuredElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   My jeep has been back to dealer for over 23 services from recalls, defective parts, altered parts, engine, transmission, rear end, braking and many more issues to include sharp items pushes thru seats harming people

   NHTSA complaint #11552038 · source
6. Filed Jul 26, 2023NHBrakesElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The entire dashboard set of alarm lights go ON as soon as the vehicle starts. The speedometer stops working, the hand break light is on so it appears as it actually activates it and it slows the vehicle impacting drivability, the radiator fan is constantly working, the 4WD mode is activated by default also impacting drivability, impossible to see if the car is overheating, and it could very well be that the airbags would not work if needed. This all adds to a very unsafe…

   NHTSA complaint #11534640 · source
7. Filed Jun 25, 2023ORFireElectrical System

   I was driving on the roadway when suddenly the front driver side power switch (which controls the automatic windows, doors and mirrors), caught fire and started smoking. Unsure of what to do, I pulled over and tried to investigate. When the smoke subsided I drove to an oil change store, which had serviced my vehicle in the past, and asked for assistance from a technician on duty. While investigating, the power switch started smoldering again. The tech had no other option but…

   NHTSA complaint #11528758 · source
8. Filed Feb 3, 2022TXElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   My heater takes 45-60 mins to heat up my car, and it doesn’t blow full force when it’s on the highest setting. On cold days I literally have to start my car up 45 before I need to leave just to have a slight warmth inside. Once I’m moving, it barely blows any heat through the vents. The highest setting feels like it’s on the lowest setting.

   NHTSA complaint #11450106 · source
9. Filed Nov 9, 2021103,994 miNMElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the indicator lights would activate without warning and other lights would stop working. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the TIPM module replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 103,994.

   NHTSA complaint #11439928 · source
10. Filed Feb 14, 202156,899 miCA1 injuredElectrical SystemEngineSeats & Seat Belts

    My engine and the entire electrical stop while driving, every system stopped while driving in the middle of the road. This vehicle has had many issues from defective drivers seats, oil leaks, windows not working, seat belt malfunctions, recalls, head rest issues, leaks from who know where the dealer had it time and time again misdiagnosed it several times, it was in the jeep dealer and did not even make it out of the parking lot went it stopped again. All warning lights went…

    NHTSA complaint #11396154 · source
11. Filed Feb 12, 202179,000 miNYElectrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated while opening driver's side door, the horn activated without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the tipm to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11395964 · source
12. Filed Jan 8, 2021130,000 miILFireAirbagsElectrical SystemEngine

    Jeep died while driving on the dash it said no fuse then my battery died also my alternator i still haven't been able to fix it because i don't know where to look we took it to a mechanic and he replaced the alternator 5 times and still has issues

    NHTSA complaint #11387181 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology