2011 Jeep Liberty Problems

180 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict CAUTION 67/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System42
Air Bags34
Fuel/Propulsion System31
Engine21
Structure17
Unknown Or Other13

In the owners’ words

“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Jeep Liberty owner
“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Jeep Liberty owner
“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Jeep Liberty owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
10/10/2017Seats:Front Assembly:Head RestraintChrysler (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 fr
02/07/2013Electrical System SAFETYChrysler 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 1
08/06/2011Steering:Column SAFETYCHRYSLER 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

Questions owners ask

Is the 2011 Jeep Liberty reliable?

On the federal record it scores 67/100: 180 owner complaints (12 per year on the road) and 3 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Jeep Liberty?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 42 of 158 categorised reports.

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The 2011 Jeep Liberty scored 67/100 on the federal record.

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