2009 Jeep Liberty problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (15) · Electrical System (11) · Wheels (10)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
91 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (47)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2025-09-18 · 107418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
switch - clutch starter interlock & master cylinder assembly - clutch
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train:transmission Case/Housing 2020-08-19 · S1121000006RevA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(revision a) no start no crank ? starter will not engage and there are no related codes or concerns
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2020-08-19 · S1121000006 Rev. · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(revision a) no start no crank ? starter will not engage and there are no related codes or concerns
Showing the 6 most recent of 47 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-18 · Service Brakes“1. air bag light stays on 2. abs light stays on 3. esp bas light stays on the vehicle has not been inspected and is available for inspection…”
2025-05-21 · Air Bags“had the car for too years and just now all of a sudden air bag keeps coming on and off in the red. …”
2025-05-15 · Wheels“snapped rear control arm. i own this vehicle in a salt state. no issues prior, it literally rusted and snapped with myself and my 5 year old in the car, causing me to lose control and almost crash.…”
2024-02-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel spit back during refueling. when refueling at any gas pump, flammable fuel almost always spits back out of the filler hose, down the side of the vehicle and pools on ground by the tire. there has been a recall issued for the same issue and same vehicle model: jeep liberty kk, which runs from 2008-12. however, the recall only covers year 200…”
2023-11-11 · Suspension“while driving i heard a popping sound and felt the vehicle sway slightly. the vehicle continued to making intermittent banging noises towards the rear passenger side. upon stopping and investigating i found the rear control arm had failed on the passenger side. i also examined the driver side rear control arm. it was intact but has significant rust…”
2023-05-04 · Suspension“the rear suspension lower control arms were rusted and cracked to the point they were close to breaking into pieces. there were no warning lamps, messages, or symptoms that alerted us to this problem - we happened to look under the car one day and noticed this. this problem was inspected, confirmed, and repaired by a local mechanic and reported to …”
2021-12-29 · Unknown Or Other“i'm the original owner of a 2009 jeep liberty with a skyslider roof that i barely used. i was driving when the sky slider roof suddenly blew open and back, snapping the cables and launching pieces of parts like missiles. it was a terrifying experience for me and my young children. i have dealt with the very loud wind noise for the past 12 years aft…”
2021-12-10 · Suspension · 101,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 jeep liberty. the contact stated while driving 20 mph, he heard abnormal banging sounds coming from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle was shuddering violently. the contact veered to the side of the road and exited the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. the contact noticed that the rear tires had moved forwa…”
2020-10-08 · Engine“i have judt brought my jeep in may it is oct and i am having transmission problems. please can you assist if this is a recall…”
2020-02-10 · Engine · 145,000 mi“car turns off without warning while in motion. no check engine light to show a problem... car has turned off on highway and while making turns. have to place vehicle in park and start car again to work. lights and radio all stay on.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.