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2011 Jeep Liberty

Recalls, consumer complaints and crash ratings from NHTSA

Recalls3

  • SeatsFront assembly, head restraintOct 10, 2017, Campaign 17V640000

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.

    Risk

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

    Remedy

    Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.

  • Electrical systemJul 2, 2013, Campaign 13V282000

    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.

  • SteeringColumnJun 8, 2011, Campaign 11V315000

    CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.

    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.

    Remedy

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

All recalls issued for this model year. To see whether any are still unrepaired on a specific vehicle, check its VIN at NHTSA.

Recent complaints181 total

Most reported, across all 181 complaints

  • Electrical system23%
  • Air bags19%
  • Fuel/propulsion system17%
  • Air bags, service brakes, engineFiled Aug 31, 2026

    i HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2011 AND BEGAN HAVING ISSUES WITH PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY OR SOMETIMES STAYING ON DURING TRIP WHETHER A PASSENGER WAS IN THE SEAT OR NOT. HAD TO INSTALL A NEW MOTOR IN 2025 DUE TO ANTIFREEZE OVERFLOWING INTO ENGINE COMPONENTS APPARENTLY AFTER OVERHEATING EVEN THOUGH GAUGE ON DASH NEVER INDICATED ISSUE. SQUEEKING SOUND WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, CERT MECHANIC INSTALLED FRONT PADS AND ROTORS AND REAR BRAKE PADS AND LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER FOR A TOTAL COST OF $620. TRAVELED TO KC (APPX 100 MILES) ONE DAY LATER AND VEHICLE BEGAN LOSING ACCELERATION, STUTTERED AND SEEEMED TO SURGE INTERMITENTLY THEN REAR BRAKE BEGAN LOCKING UP AND SMOKING EXCESSIVELY BEFORE ILLUMINATING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. DRAGGIN/LOCKING REAR BRAKE BROKE LOOSE ON DRIVE BACK HOME BUT STILL HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TOOK BACK TO MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED RAPID MISFIRE ON CYLINDER NO. 1 BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO TRACE CAUSE. RECOMMENDED TAKING TO DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC AT A COST OF $150 PER HOUR. ALL 3 ISSUES I AM REPORTING ARE APPARENTLY PERVASIVE WITH THIS VEHICLE AS i HAVE READ NUMEROUS DOCUMENTED COMPLAINTS FROM CUSTOMERS HAVING THE SAME OR SIMILAR ISSUES. HOWEVER, NHTSA WEBSITE INDICATES THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH MY VEHICLE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!!

    Incident Aug 14, 2026

  • Power trainFiled Feb 24, 2026

    Always had Transmissions / power train problems with it until now my mechanic and his Transmissions specialist said that I need a new transmission. They and all other mechanics and people who owned these jeeps or known people who owned these jeeps said they have major Transmissions / power train problems that eventually require new Transmissions on short timings compared to all other vehicles.

    Incident Feb 20, 2026

  • StructureFiled Dec 27, 2025

    Upon inspection, significant underbody rust

    Incident Dec 26, 2025

  • Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Jul 14, 2025

    Everytime I get gas the full tank spits gas back at you which gets everywhere drips down the vehicle on to the ground. Very dangerous.

    Incident Jul 14, 2025

  • Air bagsFiled Sep 13, 2024

    The airbag light came on and the computer indicated it's the clock spring. I know that this is a safety issue as I've had the same issue with a previous car in which it was recalled.

    Incident Sep 13, 2024

  • Air bagsFiled Apr 8, 2024

    The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the horn was pressed; however, the horn failed to function as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000.

    Incident Apr 1, 2024

  • Fuel/propulsion systemCrashFiled Jul 28, 2023

    I currently own two of the same year vehicles. They BOTH have the same problem with the ECM. I have also spoken with multiple people who own Jeep vehicles @ the same year. We all seem to have; lifter, Rod knocks, oxygen sensors and ECM that have caused multiple other problems (and severe accidents) due to their malfunctioning. I have had both of my vehicles to licensed mechanics, who have advised me of the same problem. One of the 2011 Jeep Libertys have been owned by me since brand new, the other was bought used. PLEASE PLEASE help us out!!! I have spent so much money trying to repair these vehicles!!! THE ECM & OXYGEN SENSOR need to be recalled!!!

    Incident Jul 1, 2018

  • Power trainFiled Jun 14, 2023

    The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact heard a clicking sounding and the vehicle lunged forward. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed by a dealer. The contact was referred to the dealer. The dealer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 73,000.

    Incident May 31, 2023

  • Fuel system, gasolineFiled Mar 27, 2023

    The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while adding fuel to the vehicle, there was no indication that the fuel tank was full, and fuel splashed outside of the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

    Incident Mar 6, 2023

  • Electrical system, air bagsFiled Oct 19, 2022

    Airbag light is on. Right front passenger door won’t lock or unlock automatically. Left front aux light inop. Not bulb related. Right front aux light goes off when right turn signal is activated.

    Incident Jan 19, 2022

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    • Unknown or otherFiled Sep 11, 2022

      The transmission doesn’t work properly. It has trouble getting into second gear, at times it doesn’t change to third gear or higher. On one occasion it briefly got stuck in overdrive

      Incident Sep 11, 2022

    • Steering, electrical system, air bagsFiled Aug 3, 2022

      AIRBAG LIGHT ON AIRBAG MAKING NOISE DOORS AND WINDOWS UNLOCK ON ITS OWN STEERING WHEEL

      Incident Jul 1, 2022

    • Electrical systemFiled May 24, 2022

      Faulty TIPM Several electronic issues including Electronic Throttle System. Vehicle doesn't respond due to faulty TIPM Sometimes starts very rough and stalls out

      Incident May 13, 2022

    • Seats1 injuredFiled Mar 2, 2022

      The driver side active head restraint system headrest deployed while at a stop light. The was no collision. The driver was knocked forward by the headrest in the head/neck resulting in injury. No warning lights or issues alerted to a problem or malfunction. There is no recall on this make/model. Mileage 77,000

      Incident Mar 1, 2022

    • Unknown or otherFiled Jun 27, 2021

      My 2011 Jeep Liberty sport on 06-27-21, was sitting in a Super market parking lot while shopping. I returned from shopping and noticed my - Rear back door glass was completely blown out,exploded. Was it a break-in situation ? Or what caused this ? I called the police to make a report. The policeman said to contact insur. for replacement of blown out glass, and he filed his report. It is unknown my me,or policeman why this occurred. It, most definitely a Safety issue on 2011 Jeep Liberty Sport model

      Incident Jun 27, 2021

    • Service brakes, engineFiled Feb 15, 2021

      PURCHASED VEHICLE USED IN JANUARY 2020. FIVE DAYS LATER, THE FIRST DTC ILLUMINATED, AND IT HAS BEEN AN ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE EVER SINCE. SO FAR I HAVE REPLACED THE PURGE VALVE, WATER PUMP, SERPENTINE BELT, RADIATOR, ALTERNATOR, PCV VALVE, TENSIONER ASSEMBLY, FRONT BRAKES, LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, DOOR SEALS, SWAY BAR BUSHINGS/LINKS - ALL WITHIN THE FIRST 10,000 MILES. BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS SEIZED AND LOCKED, CAUSING BRAKES TO SMOKE AND OVERHEAT, DISCOVERED EXHAUST LEAK ONLY AFTER DEVELOPING SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. EVEN AFTER ALL OF THAT, THE VEHICLE STILL SOUNDS AWFUL AND HAS SERIOUS PERFORMANCE ISSUES. I FULLY EXPECT THAT THE ENGINE WILL BE TOAST ANY DAY, AND I STILL HAVE ALMOST THREE YEARS WORTH OF PAYMENTS LEFT ON IT.

      Incident Jan 22, 2020

    • Electrical system, air bagsFiled Feb 7, 2021

      MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON A FEW WEEKS AGO AND HASN'T STOPPED GOING ON AND OFF IT MAKES THAT ANNOYING SOUND THE WHOLE TRIP EVERY TIME I DRIVE, THE HEAT WON'T CUT ON IT BLOWS COLD AIR I'VE HAD IT LOOKED AT AND REPAIRED ALLEGEDLY BUT IT STILL WON'T BLOW HOT AIR, THE CAR KEEPS STALLING AND IT HAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF ON ME 3 TIMES WHILE I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ONCE ON A BUSY FREEWAY I WAS LUCKILY BY GRACE OF GOD ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE IT LOCKED I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND I'M CURRENTLY PREGNANT THIS IS INSANE AND NOBODY CAN TELL ME WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT OR HOW TO FIX ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS I GOT A LOAN FOR THIS CAR SO NOW I'M STUCK WITH THIS DEATH TRAP, AND NOW I'M SEEING ALL THESE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING I'M BAFFLED BY THE NEGLECT AND LACK OF CONCERN OR CARE FOR CUSTOMERS AND THERE FAMILIES WHO RIDE IN THEIR VEHICLES SAFETY, I WOULD THINK IT WOULD BE A NO BRAINER TO RECALL THE WHOLE CAR IF YOU CAN'T FIX THE SAFETY CONCERNS OR DON'T HAVE A SOLUTION, I NEED A CAR TO DRIVE I'M WASTING SO MUCH MONEY ON RENTALS BECAUSE I HAVE NO OPTIONS WITH THIS JEEP I NEED A SOLUTION THIS IS CRAZY I RELY ON MY VEHICLE FOR WORK AS I DO UBER EATS AND GRUB HUB I NEED HELP!!

      Incident Feb 3, 2021

    • Service brakesFiled Jan 15, 2021

      MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND I WAS DRIVING ON A THREE LANE STREET WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 45 MPH WHEN THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM SUDDENLY SEIZED. THE BRAKES REMAINED ENGAGED AND THE ONLY WAY I COULD DRIVE MY CAR WAS TO PUT IT IN REVERSE, THEN NEUTRAL THEN DRIVE. MY ENTIRE DRIVE HOME I COULD HEAR THE BRAKES AND WHENEVER I HAD TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK.

      Incident Jan 14, 2021

    • StructureFiled Sep 3, 2020

      HI THE MAIN CONCERN AND PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR IS THE SKY SLIDER! MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE ALL AROUND. IT FAILED ME RIGHT AWAY! AFTER ON INCIDENT WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE SKY SLIDER JUST CAME OFF!!! IT ALMOST CAUSED MULTIPLY ACCIDENTS! YOU CAN'T EVEN FIND THE PARTS SINCE JEEP STOP MAKING KNOWING THAT THE MESSED UP !

      Incident Sep 2, 2020

    • Electrical system, air bagsFiled Jul 25, 2020

      THE TIPM IN MY JEEP IS MESSING UP AND CAUSING ENGINE STALLING, RADIO FAILURE, ETC. I HAVE A BLUE DRIVER THAT CONSTANTLY GIVES ME CODES RELATED TO THIS PART DEFECT. I'VE ALSO GOT AN AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON ALL THE TIME AND YET MY VIN SHOWS NO RECALLS FOR THIS PART. IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT MY AIRBAG MIGHT POSSIBLE FAIL. MY ENGINE HAS ALMOST STALLED 3-4 TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED IT EITHER FROM A STOP LIGHT ACCELERATING OR CROSSING AT AN INTERSECTION THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS.

      Incident Jul 24, 2020

    • StructureFiled Jun 17, 2020

      JEEP SKY SLIDER FULL OPEN ROOF CANNOT CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THIS IS AN ELECTRIC ROOF WITH NO OPTION TO MANUALLY CLOSE. *TR

      Incident Jun 1, 2020

    • Unknown or otherFiled May 29, 2020

      I HAVE A JEEP LIBERTY 2011 W/ A SKY SLIDER ROOF- WHERE THE ENTIRE ROOF IS FABRIC AND SLIDES BACK. IT STOPPED WORKING & WOULDN'T SHUT ON TUESDAY AND THE ONLY PLACE THAT COULD PUT IT INTO A GARAGE AND LOOK AT IT BEFORE THE RAIN- WAS THE DEALERSHIP. I HEARD BACK FROM THEM TODAY- THEY NO LONGER MAKE THE PART THAT'S BROKEN. THEY WERE ABLE TO SHUT THE ROOF, BUT I CAN NEVER OPEN IT AGAIN B/C IT WON'T SHUT AND I'LL HAVE TO PAY THEM $243 AGAIN TO CLOSE IT. I'M READING ONLINE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ' AND EVEN WHEN THE ROOF IS SHUT IT- WIND CAN GET UNDER IT AND BLOW COMPLETELY OFF- POTENTIALLY CAUSING ACCIDENTS IF IT WERE TO RIP COMPLETELY OFF. I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS HASN'T BEEN RECALLED. I KNOW ITS COMMON FOR PLACES TO STOP MAKING PARTS AFTER 10 YEARS, BUT THERE SHOULD BE SOME RESOLUTION OFFERED TO SHUT YOUR ROOF WITH REASSURANCE IT WON'T RIP OFF AND HURT SOMEONE. I'M PRETTY MUCH SCARED TO DRIVE MY JEEP OVER 50 MPH NOW AND JEEP BASICALLY JUST THREW ME BACK OUT IN THE WORLD WITH NO WAY TO FIX IT BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO WAY TO FIX IT. THIS IS NO WAY FOR A COMPANY TO PERFORM . I WAS A LOYAL JEEP OWNER SINCE 1997! HERE ARE SOME PICS OF OTHER PEOPLES ROOFS FLYING OFF. *TR

      Incident May 26, 2020

    • Air bagsFiled Apr 5, 2020

      THE AIR BAG DASH LIGHT HAS RECENTLY COME ON, AFTER THE MECHANIC TRIED UNSUCCESSFULLY TO RESET IT THE SAME ERROR MESSAGE POPS UP. WHEN THE COMPUTER IS CONNECTED IT SHOWS THE ONLY AIRBAG AFFECTED IS THE ONE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN A CRASH, MUCH LESS ANYTHING TO CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY SO IT IS THE ORIGINAL. IT STAYS ON CONSISTENTLY ANYTIME THE KEY IS IN THE ON/STARTED POSITION

      Incident Dec 1, 2019

    • Electrical systemFiled Feb 15, 2020

      THE DOORS DO LOCK THROUGH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. YOU CAN MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK THE VEHICLE BUT CAN NOT LOCK/UNLOCK THROUGH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CD PLAYER ALSO DOES NOT WORK. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE MAY BE STEMMING FROM THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD, I HAVE CHECKED ALL THE FUSES AND EVERYTHING SHOWS TO BE GOOD.

      Incident May 1, 2018

    • Air bagsFiled Feb 4, 2020

      PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON ON THE DASH

      Incident Feb 3, 2020

    • Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Dec 27, 2019

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL TANK STOPPED MIDWAY INTO FILLING UP. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL SPILLED ONTO THE GROUND. THE FUEL NOZZLE SHUT OFF REPEATEDLY, WHICH THE CONTACT FELT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,000.

      Incident Mar 15, 2019

    • Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Dec 26, 2019

      DURING FILLING UP WITH GAS, WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON LEVEL GROUND WITH ENGINE OFF, THE FUELING NOZZLE WILL CLICK OFF WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. HOWEVER, APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND AFTER THE NOZZLE CLICKS OFF, A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FUEL SURGES BACK OUT ONTO THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, THE OPERATOR, AND THE GROUND. ESTIMATE ABOUT 1-2 CUPS OF FUEL. THIS HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER FUELING FAST OR SLOW. ! ASIDE FROM DAMAGING THE PAINT AND FINISH ON THE VEHICLE, FUEL SPLASHING ONTO THE OPERATOR CREATES A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION!

      Incident Dec 10, 2019

    • Service brakesFiled Nov 7, 2019

      IF THE CAR IS STOPPED ON A HILL THE BRAKES WILL SEIZE UP. THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS WILL STAY ON. IT TAKES ABOUT A DAY FOR THE BRAKES TO RELEASE. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AS WELL. IT HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES. THE SYSTEMS CAN ALSO BE RESET BY PULLING THE ABS FUSES. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE WHILE THE BRAKES ARE LOCKED. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.

      Incident Nov 1, 1929

    • Unknown or otherFiled Oct 30, 2019

      CURRENTLY MY 2011 JEEP LIBERTY (JET) IS BLOWING COLD AIR FROM THE VENTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE. BLOWING WARM AIR THROUGH THE VENTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. NO HEAT AT ALL COMING OUT ON THE FLOOR NO MATTER WHAT DIAL I TURN IT TO, NO HEAT WHILE THE CAR IN SITTING OR IN MOTION. THIS BEGAN A FEW YEARS AGO AND IT'S GOTTEN WORST. I LIVE IN MICHIGAN AND IT'S ABOUT TO GET COLD.

      Incident Nov 1, 2018

    • EngineFiled Oct 30, 2019

      OIL PAN RUSTING OUT AROUND DRAIN PLUG. OIL LEAKING.

      Incident Jul 1, 2019

    • Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Oct 15, 2019

      WHEN THE HELL IS CHRYSLER GOING TO TAKE THE FUEL OVERFLOW/SPILLAGE ISSUE SERIOUSLY! RATHER THAN JUST CHARGING THEIR CUSTOMERS $1200 MORE TO REPLACE TANK, REPLACE THE CHECK VALVE IN THE TANKS! JEEZUS!!!! HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/V4DXHSACHB4 IT AFFECTS SO MANY FREAKING PEOPLE. GET YOUR HEADS OUT OF YOUR BUTTS AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT INSTEAD OF STICKING YOUR HEADS IN THE SAND AND NOT GIVING A CRAP HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE GETTING COVERED IN GASOLINE FOR EFF'S SAKE! C'MON PEOPLE...CHIME IN. THESE A-HOLES AREN'T GOING TO DO ANYTHING UNTIL WE FRIGGIN' RISE-UP, OR PEOPLE START CATCHING ON FIRE...FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!

      Incident Oct 14, 2019

    • Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Oct 14, 2019

      WHEN FILLING UP THE GAS TANK, THE PUMP WILL STOP WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. THEN HOWEVER, THE TANK BURPS UP FUEL ALL OVER THE PLACE, AT LEAST A COUPLE CUPS WORTH. THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO FILL UP THE TANK ALL THE WAY, AND IF I DO THEN GASOLINE GETS SPILLED ALL OVER THE PLACE: THE GROUND, THE CAR BODY, AND ALL OVER THE TIRE. NOT SAFE.

      Incident Oct 4, 2019

    • Air bagsCrash1 injuredFiled Oct 3, 2019

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT BECAME DISTRACTED AND DROVE THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION. THE AIR BAGS ONLY DEPLOYED ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS FULLY STOPPED, NOT UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT' SON WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR OBSERVATION, BUT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY MAJOR INJURIES. THE CONTACT HAD A CUT ON HER LEG THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TOW YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOTALED AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. POLICE REPORT NUMBER: 192113977 WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 127,000.

      Incident Oct 1, 2019

    • Electrical systemFiled Jun 12, 2019

      THE ALTERNATOR ON THE VEHICLE WENT WHICH AFFECTED THE BATTERY AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, CAR NEARLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE REPAIR PERSON SAID THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN LISTED AS A RECALL BECAUSE A CERTAIN FUSE COULD HAVE AVOIDED THE PROBLEM. THE COMPUTER IS ON BACK ORDER, GOING ON 3 WEEKS AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES.

      Incident May 22, 2019

    • VisibilityFiled Jun 6, 2019

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE SKY SLIDER ROOF. THE CONTACTED INDICATED THAT THE SKY SLIDER WOULD NOT REMAIN CLOSED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALEANA DODGE JEEP (14375 S. TAMIAMI TRL, FORT MYERS, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SKY SLIDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER NO LONGER SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

      Incident Apr 1, 2019

    • Unknown or otherFiled May 16, 2019

      SKYSLIDER ROOF UNHINGES OFF TRACK AND LEAKS TERRIBLY. ALMOST BLEW OFF ON HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. CANNOT BE PUT BACK ON TRACK

      Incident Oct 5, 2018

    • Fuel/propulsion systemFiled May 13, 2019

      WHEN GETTING GAS AT THE STATION, GAS WOULD COME BACK OUT OF THE TANK, SPILLING ALL OVER THE CAR.

      Incident Apr 5, 2019

    • Fuel/propulsion systemFiled Apr 19, 2019

      FUEL SPIT BACK DURING REFUELING, PUDDLE OF GASOLINE LEFT ON GROUND AT GAS STATION. FUEL NOZZLE SHUTS OFF REPEATEDLY HARD TO FILL WITH FUEL (NOT SURE WHEN STARTED FOR MANY YEARS)

      Incident Apr 3, 2017

    • Electrical system, engineFiled Apr 16, 2019

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOFT TOP COVER UNDERNEATH THE SUN ROOF WOULD NOT PULL OUT CORRECTLY. THE SOFT TOP WAS PART OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE FAILURE CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ENGINE AND THE CHECK ENGINE, TIRE PRESSURE, AND SUN ROOF WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GARAVEL JEEP (300 WESTPORT AVE, NORWALK, CT 06851, (203) 424-2688) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW EGR VALVE NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

      Incident Sep 4, 2016

    • Air bagsFiled Mar 24, 2019

      AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN I STOP OR TURN MY BLINKER ON. POPS UP AND THEN TURNS OFF

      Incident Mar 24, 2019

    • Unknown or otherFiled Mar 2, 2019

      TAMARA RECALL, THE CONVERTER THAT SWITCHES FROM HEAT TO COLD IS NOT WORKING. I DON'T HAVE ANY HEAT COMING FROM THE VENTS JUST COLD AIR AND SOMETIMES LUKEWARM AIR BUT NOT HOT AIR. I REALLY DON'T KNOW THE NAME OF THE PART BUT I KNOW IT IS UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND I HAVE SEEN VIDEO ON U TUBE ABOUT HOW THIS PART MALFUNCTION AND IT SEEMS TO BE A BIG PROBLEM WITH JEEPS.

      Incident Oct 2, 2018

    • Air bagsFiled Feb 17, 2019

      AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON INTERMITTENTLY ON AND OFF CONTINUALLY. IT CAME ON ALL OF A SUDDEN AND HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW. I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GET IT TO STOP WITHOUT GOING INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND PAY A $100 SERVICE FEE TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG OR NOT. IT CONTINUES AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON AND WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. EVERY DAY ALL DAY UNTIL I RETURN AND PARK. I HAVE TRIED TO RESET IT BY DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY AND LETTING IT SIT FOR AN HOUR AND RECONNECTING IT BUT IT WILL COME RIGHT BACK ON WHEN WE RECONNECT IT AND BEGIN TO DRIVE AGAIN.

      Incident Sep 7, 2018

    • Air bagsCrash1 injuredFiled Feb 11, 2019

      HAD A SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENT LAST YEAR AND MY JEEP WAS TOTALED AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T GO OFF

      Incident Feb 16, 2018

    • EngineFiled Feb 1, 2019

      2011 JEEP LIBERTY WITH 76,310 EXPERIENCED IMMEDIATE AND CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. JUST PRIOR TO FAILING THE OIL PRESSURE AND CHECK ENGINES LIGHTS CAME ON. A KNOCKING NOISE OCCURRED RIGHT BEFORE FAILURE. OIL BLEW FROM THE ENGINE COVERING ROADWAY UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS SERVICED BY THE LOCAL JEEP DEALERSHIP PER THE RECOMMENDED SCHEDULES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS SERVICED. TEAR DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY JEEP CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS REVEALED SEVERAL FAILED COMPONENTS MAKING EXACT ROOT CAUSE OF FAILURE UNKNOWN. COST TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AND RELATED PARTS WAS $7,800. CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CARE WAS CONTACTED ABOUT COVERING THE COST OF THE ENGINE. ANY ASSISTANCE BY CHRYSLER WAS DENIED.

      Incident Dec 17, 2018

    • Air bagsFiled Jan 10, 2019

      AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. WILL THEY DEPLOY AT THE WRONG TIME OR NOT AT ALL? THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE. PLEASE LOOK INTO IT.

      Incident Jan 10, 2019

    • StructureFiled Jan 8, 2019

      SKYSLIDER ROOF STOPPED WORKING, DOESN'T SEAL,COULD POTENTIALLY FLY OFF, MANUFACTURER STATES PARTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND WILL NOT BE MANUFACTURED

      Incident Oct 13, 2018

    • VisibilityFiled Dec 31, 2018

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED AND PARTS WERE HANGING LOOSELY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SUN ROOF ALSO LEAKED WHEN IT RAINED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIELDS DODGE RAM (2800 PATRIOT BLVD, GLEN VIEW, IL 84744) AND REPAIRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

      Incident Dec 11, 2018

    • Visibility, visibility/wiperFiled Dec 28, 2018

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SKY SLIDER ROOF FAILED TO OPEN AND WATER WAS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SANTA MONICA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (3219 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404, 877-869-9640) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SKY SLIDER ROOF NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,900. THE VIN WAS INVALID. *TT*JB

      Incident Mar 1, 2018

    • VisibilityFiled Dec 12, 2018

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IN A RAIN STORM, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE SUN ROOF. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

      Incident Dec 1, 2018

    • Electrical system, structureFiled Dec 6, 2018

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A SKYSLIDER ROOF THAT MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT HAD TO FORCEFULLY SHUT THE ROOF AFTER THE CABLES DISCONNECTED FROM THE GUIDE RAILS WITH THE CONVERTIBLE SUN ROOF. THE CONTACT CALLED ROTHROCK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1608 PLAZA LN, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104, (610) 439-8485), BUT THE PARTS WERE TOO HARD TO OBTAIN SO THEY DID NOT WANT TO ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO GET A REPAIR ESTIMATE WITHOUT ANY CHANCE OF REIMBURSEMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000. *TT*JB

      Incident Jun 1, 2018

NHTSA crash ratings

2011 Jeep Liberty SUV 4WD

Overall
Not Rated
Front crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
3 out of 5 stars

2011 Jeep Liberty SUV RWD

Overall
Not Rated
Front crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
3 out of 5 stars

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