Jeep Liberty recalls and problems
30 recalls and 8,885 owner complaints for 13 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
30
Complaints
8,885
Crashes reported
595
Fires reported
155
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Jeep Liberty by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 2 | 386 | 19 | 14 | 34 | 0 |
| 2011 Liberty | 3 | 181 | 16 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 Liberty | 2 | 197 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 Liberty | 0 | 109 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 Liberty | 4 | 541 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 Liberty | 6 | 703 | 25 | 12 | 21 | 0 |
| 2006 Liberty | 9 | 1,372 | 40 | 19 | 26 | 1 |
| 2005 Liberty | 5 | 1,118 | 73 | 27 | 53 | 5 |
| 2004 Liberty | 7 | 1,101 | 86 | 39 | 72 | 2 |
| 2003 Liberty | 7 | 1,353 | 134 | 11 | 172 | 3 |
| 2002 Liberty | 8 | 1,808 | 174 | 21 | 183 | 4 |
| 2001 Liberty | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Liberty | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Jeep Liberty problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2,055 | |
| Air Bags | 1,328 | |
| Visibility | 1,051 | |
| Electrical System | 902 | |
| Structure | 895 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 858 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 853 | |
| Power Train | 517 | |
| Steering | 320 | |
| Unknown or Other | 303 |
All Jeep Liberty recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-278 | May 1, 2018 | 2004–2007 | Suspension | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. |
| 17V-640 | Oct 10, 2017 | 2011–2012 | Seats, Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. |
| 15V-673 | Oct 19, 2015 | 2003 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured March 29, 2003, to July 3, 2003, and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 27, 2003, to May 20, 2004. |
| 15V-222 | Apr 15, 2015 | 2006 | Power Train | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2006 Dodge Viper and Jeep Wrangler and Liberty vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006. |
| 15V-046 | Jan 28, 2015 | 2002–2003 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23… |
| 13V-282 | Jul 2, 2013 | 2011–2012 | 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… |
| 13V-252 | Jun 19, 2013 | 2002–2007 | Structure, Fuel System, Gasoline | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. |
| 13V-121 | Apr 3, 2013 | 2008 | Structure, Air Bags, Power Train | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007… |
| 12V-527 | Nov 8, 2012 | 2002–2003 | Air Bags | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001… |
| 12V-085 | Mar 5, 2012 | 2004–2007 | Suspension | In june 2012, chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. |
| 11V-315 | Jun 8, 2011 | 2011 | Steering | 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… |
| 10V-550 | Nov 3, 2010 | 2008 | Visibility | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 jeep liberty vehicles. |
| 10V-315 | Jul 7, 2010 | 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and ram 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles. |
| 10V-009 | Jan 11, 2010 | 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge ram truck. |
| 09V-119 | Apr 9, 2009 | 2002–2003 | Suspension | Chrysler is recalling 42,469 my 2002-2003 jeep liberty vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland… |
| 08V-525 | Oct 8, 2008 | 2008 | Parking Brake | Chrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 dodge nitro and my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. |
| 08V-455 | Sep 9, 2008 | 2008 | Visibility | Chrysler is recalling 494 my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles. |
| 07V-089 | Mar 9, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Electrical System | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with valeo heating, ventilation and air conditioning (Hvac), the blower motor may overheat. |
| 06V-493 | Dec 29, 2006 | 2007 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (Abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions. |
| 06V-341 | Sep 7, 2006 | 2007 | Power Train | On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the… |
| 06V-288 | Aug 3, 2006 | 2002–2006 | Suspension | On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints may experience contamination. |
| 06V-072 | Mar 9, 2006 | 2006 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-036 | Feb 9, 2006 | 2006 | Electrical System | On certain two wheel drive sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7 liter engines, the left oxygen sensor wiring harness may contact the exhaust pipe. |
| 05V-460 | Oct 6, 2005 | 2005–2006 | Power Train | On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. |
| 04V-337 | Jul 8, 2004 | 2004 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7l engines only, two valve cover studs may interfere with the fuel injector and alternator wiring harnesses. |
| 04V-111 | Mar 4, 2004 | 2004 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | On some sport utility vehicles, certain remote keyless entry (Rke) input may cause the body control module (Bcm) software to actuate the door lock motors continuously. |
| 04V-048 | Feb 3, 2004 | 2004 | Equipment | On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a recent software programming error, the tire, wheel, and inflation pressure information was inadvertently omitted from the vehicle certification label. |
| 03V-460 | Nov 10, 2003 | 2002–2003 | Suspension | On certain sport utility vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints can experience a loss of lubrication that can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and possible separation from the steering knuckle. |
| 01V-373 | Dec 5, 2001 | 2002 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. |
| 01V-311 | Oct 4, 2001 | 2002 | Unknown or Other | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Jeep Liberty?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2002 Jeep Liberty has the most reports (1,808). Check the 2002 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Jeep Liberty have?
NHTSA lists 30 safety recalls covering Jeep Liberty model years 2002–2008, 2010–2012.
What are the most common Jeep Liberty problems?
Owners report suspension, air bags, visibility problems most often.