2012 Jeep Liberty problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (108) · Electrical System (63) · Power Train (29)
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312 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
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.
Service bulletins (110)
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
Equipment 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 110 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-24 · Electrical System · 126,000 mi“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 whi…”
2025-12-10 · Unknown Or Other“skyroof suddenly stopped working and will not close. no dealers will fix as thry say parts aren't longer available..my car is now worthless and is a safety issue while driving with the roof partially opened.…”
2025-12-09 · Wheels · 💥 crash“my daughter was hit by a semi truck on us-23 today. the trailer fishtailed hit the back end of jeep. i hit the guard rail. all four corners of the jeep were hit. the air bags did not deploy. the front driver tire fell off. the back window and passenger side trunk window blew out. …”
2025-07-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 29,000 mi“the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. the contact stated that while making a right turn on a main road at 25 mph, the front lower control arms snapped. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact immediately pulled over onto the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. the local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle…”
2025-05-14 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 171,000 mi“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. …”
2025-01-31 · Seats · 86,000 mi“the contact's sister owns a 2012 jeep liberty. the contact stated that upon opening the door of the vehicle, the contact's sister became aware that the driver's side headrest had been deployed. the dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 17v640000 (seats, air …”
2024-10-22 · Power Train“the vehicle gears slipped into neutral but back to drive without assistance on my part. once at a stop sign when i resumed driving. once turning a corner. once getting ready to back up. / i took it to have the transmission fluid level checked and it checked out ok. there have been no transmission recalls reported on the 2012 jeep liberty. the pan a…”
2024-09-30 · Suspension · 95,000 mi“the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact became aware of an abnormal wobbling coming from the front end of the vehicle. additionally, there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. the contact drove the vehicle to the local tire shop where the four tires were replaced and …”
2024-09-09 · Exterior Lighting“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…”
2024-05-15 · Suspension:rear · 140,000 mi“the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. the contact stated while driving 40 mph, there was a loud banging sound coming from the suspension on the driver’s side rear of the vehicle. the contact became aware that the rear end of the vehicle was loose and was falling apart onto the roadway. the contact pulled to the side of the road. there was no warnin…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.