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2011 Jeep Liberty Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2011 Jeep Liberty, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

42
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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.

NHTSA ID 11490007 · filed Oct 19, 2022

AIRBAG LIGHT ON AIRBAG MAKING NOISE DOORS AND WINDOWS UNLOCK ON ITS OWN STEERING WHEEL

NHTSA ID 11477474 · filed Aug 3, 2022
All 42 reports naming electrical

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

35
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 ID 11673507 · filed Jul 14, 2025

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 my vehicles to licensed mechanics, who have advised me of the same problem. One of the 2011 Jeep Libertys have been owned by me since brand new, the other was bought used. PLEASE PLEASE help us out!!! I have spent so much money trying to repair these vehicles!!! THE ECM & OXYGEN SENSOR need to be recalled!!!

NHTSA ID 11535067 · filed Jul 28, 2023
All 35 reports naming fuel system

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

34
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 ID 11614489 · filed Sep 13, 2024

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.

NHTSA ID 11581681 · filed Apr 8, 2024
All 34 reports naming airbags

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

21
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

PURCHASED VEHICLE USED IN JANUARY 2020. FIVE DAYS LATER, THE FIRST DTC ILLUMINATED, AND IT HAS BEEN AN ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE EVER SINCE. SO FAR I HAVE REPLACED THE PURGE VALVE, WATER PUMP, SERPENTINE BELT, RADIATOR, ALTERNATOR, PCV VALVE, TENSIONER ASSEMBLY, FRONT BRAKES, LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, DOOR SEALS, SWAY BAR BUSHINGS/LINKS - ALL WITHIN THE FIRST 10,000 MILES. BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS SEIZED AND LOCKED, CAUSING BRAKES TO SMOKE AND OVERHEAT, DISCOVERED EXHAUST LEAK ONLY AFTER DEVELOPING SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. EVEN AFTER ALL OF THAT, THE VEHICLE STILL SOUNDS AWFUL AND HAS SERIOUS PERFORMANCE ISSUES. I FULLY EXPECT THAT THE ENGINE WILL BE TOAST ANY DAY, AND I STILL HAVE ALMOST THREE YEARS WORTH OF PAYMENTS LEFT ON IT.

NHTSA ID 11396236 · filed Feb 15, 2021

OIL PAN RUSTING OUT AROUND DRAIN PLUG. OIL LEAKING.

NHTSA ID 11277117 · filed Oct 30, 2019
All 21 reports naming engine

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

17
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Upon inspection, significant underbody rust

NHTSA ID 11707275 · filed Dec 27, 2025

HI THE MAIN CONCERN AND PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR IS THE SKY SLIDER! MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE ALL AROUND. IT FAILED ME RIGHT AWAY! AFTER ON INCIDENT WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE SKY SLIDER JUST CAME OFF!!! IT ALMOST CAUSED MULTIPLY ACCIDENTS! YOU CAN'T EVEN FIND THE PARTS SINCE JEEP STOP MAKING KNOWING THAT THE MESSED UP !

NHTSA ID 11352912 · filed Sep 3, 2020
All 17 reports naming body & structure

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

14
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE SKY SLIDER ROOF. THE CONTACTED INDICATED THAT THE SKY SLIDER WOULD NOT REMAIN CLOSED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALEANA DODGE JEEP (14375 S. TAMIAMI TRL, FORT MYERS, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SKY SLIDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER NO LONGER SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

NHTSA ID 11218235 · filed Jun 6, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED AND PARTS WERE HANGING LOOSELY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SUN ROOF ALSO LEAKED WHEN IT RAINED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIELDS DODGE RAM (2800 PATRIOT BLVD, GLEN VIEW, IL 84744) AND REPAIRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID 11164279 · filed Dec 31, 2018
All 14 reports naming visibility

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

12
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

PURCHASED VEHICLE USED IN JANUARY 2020. FIVE DAYS LATER, THE FIRST DTC ILLUMINATED, AND IT HAS BEEN AN ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE EVER SINCE. SO FAR I HAVE REPLACED THE PURGE VALVE, WATER PUMP, SERPENTINE BELT, RADIATOR, ALTERNATOR, PCV VALVE, TENSIONER ASSEMBLY, FRONT BRAKES, LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, DOOR SEALS, SWAY BAR BUSHINGS/LINKS - ALL WITHIN THE FIRST 10,000 MILES. BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS SEIZED AND LOCKED, CAUSING BRAKES TO SMOKE AND OVERHEAT, DISCOVERED EXHAUST LEAK ONLY AFTER DEVELOPING SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. EVEN AFTER ALL OF THAT, THE VEHICLE STILL SOUNDS AWFUL AND HAS SERIOUS PERFORMANCE ISSUES. I FULLY EXPECT THAT THE ENGINE WILL BE TOAST ANY DAY, AND I STILL HAVE ALMOST THREE YEARS WORTH OF PAYMENTS LEFT ON IT.

NHTSA ID 11396236 · filed Feb 15, 2021

MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND I WAS DRIVING ON A THREE LANE STREET WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 45 MPH WHEN THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM SUDDENLY SEIZED. THE BRAKES REMAINED ENGAGED AND THE ONLY WAY I COULD DRIVE MY CAR WAS TO PUT IT IN REVERSE, THEN NEUTRAL THEN DRIVE. MY ENTIRE DRIVE HOME I COULD HEAR THE BRAKES AND WHENEVER I HAD TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK.

NHTSA ID 11388253 · filed Jan 15, 2021
All 12 reports naming brakes

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

10
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, SEATBELTS FAILED ON SECOND IMPACT, AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER MY HEAD BROKE WIND SHIELD. CAR ACCELERATED IN ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE AND ACCELERATED FASTER INTO A CONCRETE WALL. ALL ON CLOSED CIRCUIT VIDEO I AM LEFT WITH A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, DISABLED *TT *TR

NHTSA ID 11083961 · filed Apr 9, 2018

10/20/17 DRIVING 5 MINUTES & BRAKES LOCKED - JEEP WOULDN'T MOVE AT ALL - AFTER 20 MINUTES JEEP RAN NORMALLY FOR 3 WEEKS; 11/9/17 DRIVING GRANDBABIES HOME - GOING 40 ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY - BRAKES AGAIN LOCK UP JEEP CAME TO A STOP & WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD AND WOULD NOT REVERSE - ESC INDICATOR LIGHT ON, ESC OFF APPEARED IN THE ODOMETER AND THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON - THE SMELL OF BRAKES WAS OVERWHELMING - CALLED AAA FOR A TOW - AFTER AN HOUR - ALL SORTS OF CREAKING NOISES COULD BE HEARD - ? BRAKES RELEASING - WAS THEN ABLE TO DRIVE THE JEEP - CANCELLED AAA - DROVE JEEP IMMEDIATELY TO MY MECHANIC - AFTER 2 DAYS HE COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS NOR COULD THE ISSUE BE DUPLICATED ; CALLED THE JEEP DEALER THAT I BOUGHT IT FROM ON ESSINGTON AVE IN PHILADELPHIA - THEY SAID THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE - TO BRING THE JEEP IN TO BE "DIAGNOSED" FOR $115.00 - WHEN ASKED FOR A LOANER - THEY TOLD ME I'D HAVE TO PAY FOR A RENTAL - THERE ARE 55,000 MILES ON THE JEEP

NHTSA ID 11046577 · filed Nov 16, 2017
All 10 reports naming driver assistance

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 ID 11720288 · filed Feb 24, 2026

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 referred to the dealer. The dealer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 73,000.

NHTSA ID 11526969 · filed Jun 14, 2023
All 8 reports naming powertrain (other)

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

LOW SPEED HEAD ON COLLISION WITH JEEP LIBERTY 2011 NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, ALL FORCES CAME THRU STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN PARTIAL INTERNAL AMPUTATION OF RIGHT HAND, BREKING OF LEFT HAND...NO RECALL REPAIRS EVER DONE, AM 3RD OWNER OF VEHICLE,,,RECALLS SPECIFIED IN 2011,2013,AND AFTER CRASH IN 2016

NHTSA ID 10907251 · filed Sep 16, 2016

IT NOT REVERSE OR SHIFTING INTO GEAR.

NHTSA ID 10884326 · filed Jul 12, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

MY DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WON'T LATCH WHEN STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.

NHTSA ID 11142967 · filed Oct 26, 2018

SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, SEATBELTS FAILED ON SECOND IMPACT, AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER MY HEAD BROKE WIND SHIELD. CAR ACCELERATED IN ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE AND ACCELERATED FASTER INTO A CONCRETE WALL. ALL ON CLOSED CIRCUIT VIDEO I AM LEFT WITH A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, DISABLED *TT *TR

NHTSA ID 11083961 · filed Apr 9, 2018

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE STOPPED, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE ABS AND TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HEADRESTS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND NERVE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT SIDE. THE PASSENGER SEATED IN THE FRONT SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED A DEFAULT IN A WHEEL SENSOR THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A BRAKE SENSOR DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE ISSUE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

NHTSA ID 10959828 · filed Mar 9, 2017

"TAKATA RECALL" I HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR OVER A YEAR. ABOUT TWO MONTHS IN IT STARTED SHUTTING OFF, ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS UP FOR NO REASON. SOMETIME WHEN I DRIVE THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OF AND THE VEHICLE STARTS SHAKING TREMENDOUSLY. THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY STOPS WHEN I AM DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE OR WHEREVER. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT THE DEALER CANNOT SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ID 10905930 · filed Sep 12, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

AIRBAG LIGHT ON AIRBAG MAKING NOISE DOORS AND WINDOWS UNLOCK ON ITS OWN STEERING WHEEL

NHTSA ID 11477474 · filed Aug 3, 2022

I WAS DRIVING 45 IN A 45 MPH ZONE IN THE SUBURBS OF MESA, AZ SUDDENLY MY JEEP LIBERTY PULLED SEVERELY TO RIGHT CAUSING ME TO HIT A 3 FT DIAMETER POLL. AIR BAG DEPLOYED AS EXPECTED BUT THE FORCE OF AIR BAG BLEW A 8 INCH HOLE IN AIRBAG AND SEVERELY BROKE MY CHEST CAVITY AND ABDOMEN CAUSING SPLEEN RUPTURE AND BLOOD AND TOXINS IN MY SPINAL FLUID. MY IMPRESSION OF AIRBAGS IS TO PREVENT INJURY NOT CAUSE INJURY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING TO OTHER JEEP LIBERTY OWNERS. WAS IN TRAUMA MEDICAL CENTER FOR 6 DAYS AND STILL HOME PAINFULLY HEALING. STEERING AND AIRBAG MAY BE DEFECTIVE. MY JEEP WAS TOTALED. HAVE NOT RECEIVED POLICE OR INSURANCE REPORT YET. STILL WAITING BUT NEEDED TO REPORT HOPEFULLY TO PREVENT OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE INJURY

NHTSA ID 10950423 · filed Feb 9, 2017

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL INOP. REPLACEMENT TIPM HAS CIRCUT SWAP FOR RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL

NHTSA ID 11081791 · filed Mar 28, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

NHTSA ID 10855682 · filed Apr 15, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE PCM MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.

NHTSA ID 10622398 · filed Aug 14, 2014

VEHICLE CAN SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE AND DRIVE TO PARK WITH OUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TT

NHTSA ID 10407562 · filed Jun 20, 2011

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The driver side active head restraint system headrest deployed while at a stop light. The was no collision. The driver was knocked forward by the headrest in the head/neck resulting in injury. No warning lights or issues alerted to a problem or malfunction. There is no recall on this make/model. Mileage 77,000

NHTSA ID 11454918 · filed Mar 2, 2022

IT NOT REVERSE OR SHIFTING INTO GEAR.

NHTSA ID 10884326 · filed Jul 12, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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