2011 Jeep Liberty: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 180 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (17% of complaints); the 2009 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2017
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 180 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2026
“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.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jul 2025
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2024
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“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2024
“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.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2023
“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 104,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 2023
“The transmission doesn't work properly. It has trouble getting into second gear, at times it doesn't change to third gear or higher. On one occasion it briefly got stuck in overdrive”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2022
“Faulty TIPM Several electronic issues including Electronic Throttle System. Vehicle doesn't respond due to faulty TIPM Sometimes starts very rough and stalls out”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2022
“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”Owner report · Seats · Mar 2022
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2022
When filing, owners marked a crash in 16 of these complaints and injuries in 19 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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 module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Remedy: 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.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2011 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2011 Jeep Liberty reliable?
NHTSA has 180 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2011 Jeep Liberty. The most complained-about area is air bags (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2011 Jeep Liberty problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 61,458 miles or less.
Does the 2011 Jeep Liberty have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.