2011 Jeep Liberty problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (30) · Air Bags (22) · Electrical System (19)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
151 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint 2017-10-10 · campaign 17V640000 · 363,930 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags 2013-07-02 · campaign 13V282000 · 442,320 vehicles
Defect: 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 mo
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Steering:column 2011-06-08 · campaign 11V315000 · 11,096 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (87)
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
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-27 · 9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lubrication and maintenance fluids if mopar fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review service library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
Structure 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Structure 2022-08-19 · 3100122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
approved use of weld through primers this bulletin documents the fca us llc position regarding the use of weld through primer when using squeeze type resistance spot welding (strsw) and gas metal arc welding (gmaw) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Showing the 6 most recent of 87 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-31 · Service Brakes“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 indicat…”
2026-02-24 · Power Train“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…”
2025-12-27 · Structure:body“upon inspection, significant underbody rust…”
2025-07-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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.…”
2024-09-13 · Air Bags“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.…”
2024-04-08 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette · 169,000 mi“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.…”
2023-07-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 💥 crash“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 m…”
2023-06-14 · Power Train · 73,000 mi“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 ref…”
2023-03-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 104,000 mi“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 …”
2022-10-19 · Electrical System“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.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.