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Jeep Liberty Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 30 safety recalls and 8,881 owner complaints across 13 model years of the Jeep Liberty (2000–2012). The most-complained-about year is 2002.

30
safety recalls, all years
8,881
owner complaints, all years
2006
year with most recalls
2002
year with most complaints

Pick your Jeep Liberty model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2012 Jeep Liberty2385
2011 Jeep Liberty3181
2010 Jeep Liberty2197
2009 Jeep Liberty0108
2008 Jeep Liberty4541
2007 Jeep Liberty6703
2006 Jeep Liberty91,372
2005 Jeep Liberty51,118
2004 Jeep Liberty71,101
2003 Jeep Liberty71,351
2002 Jeep Liberty81,808
2001 Jeep Liberty010
2000 Jeep Liberty06

What Jeep Liberty owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 8,881 complaints with NHTSA. The 2002 model year has the most, with 1,808.

All Jeep Liberty recalls (30)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Jeep Liberty, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 18V278000 Reported 239,904 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for…

    Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

  2. Head restraint (seats) and air bags: sensor/control module-inactive

    NHTSA 17V640000 Reported 363,930 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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…

    Model years: 2011, 2012

  3. Air bags: side/window

    NHTSA 15V673000 Reported 284,611 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured March 29, 2003, to July 3, 2003, and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 27, 2003, to May 20, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail,…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module and the side impact sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler…

    Model years: 2003

  4. Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) (power train)

    NHTSA 15V222000 Reported 43,939 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2006 Dodge Viper and Jeep Wrangler and Liberty vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the springs within the clutch pedal position switch that prevents the vehicle from starting unless the clutch pedal is pushed down may break. As a result,…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…

    Model years: 2006

  5. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 15V046000 Reported 752,644 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond…

    Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527…

    Model years: 2002, 2003

  6. Air bags and electrical system

    NHTSA 13V282000 Reported 442,320 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler Group LLC

    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…

    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…

    Model years: 2011, 2012

  7. Structure and tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 13V252000 Reported 1,560,000 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler Group LLC

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

    Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler…

    Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

  8. Structure and 2 other components

    NHTSA 13V121000 Reported 62,578 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler Group LLC

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.…

    Model years: 2008

  9. Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive and air bags

    NHTSA 12V527000 Reported 744,822 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, through May 23, 2003. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags, side curtain airbags,…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall by interim letter in January 2013. The remedy for…

    Model years: 2002, 2003

  10. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 12V085000 Reported 346,900 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    In june 2012, chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 jeep liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900. These vehicles were manufactured from july 3, 2003 through june…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine,…

    Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

  11. Column (steering)

    NHTSA 11V315000 Reported 11,096 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    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…

    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.

    Model years: 2011

  12. Motor (visibility)

    NHTSA 10V550000 Reported 12,027 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 jeep liberty vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with windshield wiper motors that contain excess adhesive that may allow for water intrusion, which could result in intermittent and eventually inoperative windshield wiper operation.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall began on december 1, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2008

  13. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 10V315000 Reported 20,626 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and RAM 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit (hcu) brake tube assembly end flare.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2010

  14. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 10V009000 Reported 20,045 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge RAM truck. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.

    Remedy: Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2010

  15. Suspension: control arm

    NHTSA 09V119000 Reported 43,489 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

    Chrysler is recalling 42,469 my 2002-2003 jeep liberty vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont,…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front upper control arm assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about april 24, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2002, 2003

  16. Parking brake

    NHTSA 08V525000 Reported 3,663 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

    Chrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 dodge nitro and my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2008

  17. Windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 08V455000 Reported 494 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

    Chrysler is recalling 494 my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles. The windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass may have been assembled using incorrect urethane adhesive. This could affect glass retention.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass free of charge. The recall began on october 13, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2008

  18. Electrical system

    NHTSA 07V089000 Reported 149,605 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain passenger vehicles equipped with valeo heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), the blower motor may overheat.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor free of charge. The recall began on may 28, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2006, 2007

  19. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

    NHTSA 06V493000 Reported 50,665 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2007

  20. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 06V341000 Reported 4,770 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2007

  21. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 06V288000 Reported 826,687 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints may experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this condition, the ball joint may eventually experience wear and looseness.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on september 11, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

  22. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 06V072000 Reported 27 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components." an incorrect right front door latch reinforcement plate may have been installed which may cause the secondary door latch to become inoperative.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the latch assembly and replace the right front door latch reinforcement plate free of charge. The recall began on march 13, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2006

  23. Electrical system: front underhood

    NHTSA 06V036000 Reported 15,536 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain two wheel drive sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7 liter engines, the left oxygen sensor wiring harness may contact the exhaust pipe.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the oxygen sensor wiring harness takeout for damage. If the takeout is damaged, the wiring will be repaired and a tie wrap installed to secure the excess length of wiring harness. If there is no…

    Model years: 2006

  24. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 05V460000 Reported 256,409 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at…

    Model years: 2005, 2006

  25. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 04V337000 Reported 1,600 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7l engines only, two valve cover studs may interfere with the fuel injector and alternator wiring harnesses.

    Remedy: Dealers will add protective caps to the valve cover studs and re-route the affected wiring harness to provide clearance. Owner notification began on july 19, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2004

  26. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 04V111000 Reported 2,875 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On some sport utility vehicles, certain remote keyless entry (rke) input may cause the body control module (BCM) software to actuate the door lock motors continuously.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the door latch assemblies and the BCM software will be updated. Owner notification began on may 10, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2004

  27. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 04V048000 Reported 96 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a recent software programming error, the tire, wheel, and inflation pressure information was inadvertently omitted from the vehicle certification label.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with a corrected tire certification label. Owner notification began on march 1, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    Model years: 2004

  28. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 03V460000 Reported 336,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints can experience a loss of lubrication that can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and possible separation from the steering knuckle.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower control arm ball joints with modified assemblies and heat shields on vehicles built between january 2, 2001 and october 4, 2002. On vehicles built between october 5, 2002 and march…

    Model years: 2002, 2003

  29. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 01V373000 Reported 102,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. In the event of a severe frontal offset collision, sharp edges on the power steering pressure hose bracket could cut the front impact sensor wiring insulation causing a short circuit in the wiring.

    Remedy: Dealers will wrap the front impact sensor wire harness with protective insulation to prevent the possibility of damage. Owner notification began february 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer…

    Model years: 2002

  30. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 01V311000 Reported 72,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The driver's side knee blocker trim panel assembly can disengage, fall, and startle the operator.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the knee blocker trim panel. Owner notification began november 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should…

    Model years: 2002

Other Jeep models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.