2009 Jeep Liberty Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2009 Jeep Liberty, and owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2009 Jeep Liberty. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Jeep Liberty have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 67,769 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 23 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1. Air bag light stays on 2. ABS light stays on 3. ESP BAS light stays on The vehicle has not been inspected and is available for inspection”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 18, 2025 · Air bags
“Had the car for too years and just now all of a sudden air bag keeps coming on and off in the Red.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 21, 2025 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Jeep Liberty (Liberty 2WD, Liberty 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 21–22 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Jeep Liberty model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Liberty model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Jeep Liberty | 0 | 6 |
| 2001 Jeep Liberty | 0 | 10 |
| 2002 Jeep Liberty | 8 | 1,808 |
| 2003 Jeep Liberty | 7 | 1,351 |
| 2004 Jeep Liberty | 7 | 1,101 |
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 5 | 1,118 |
| 2006 Jeep Liberty | 9 | 1,372 |
| 2007 Jeep Liberty | 6 | 703 |
| 2008 Jeep Liberty | 4 | 541 |
| 2009 Jeep Liberty | 0 | 108 |
| 2010 Jeep Liberty | 2 | 197 |
| 2011 Jeep Liberty | 3 | 181 |
| 2012 Jeep Liberty | 2 | 385 |
Checking a specific 2009 Jeep Liberty
How do I know if my 2009 Jeep Liberty has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- Wrangler 4-DR 4X41,366 complaints
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.