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2011 Jeep Liberty Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2011 Jeep Liberty, and owners have filed 181 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
181
owner complaints to NHTSA
16 / 2
complaints citing a crash / fire
17–18
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2011 Jeep Liberty

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. 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…

  2. 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…

  3. 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.

181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2011 Jeep Liberty have filed 181 complaints with NHTSA; 16 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 19 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 67,658 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 25 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“I have owned this vehicle since 2011 and began having issues with passenger AIRBAG light coming on intermittently or sometimes staying on during trip whether a passenger was in the seat or not. Had to”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2026 · Air bags

“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 th”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 24, 2026 · Power train

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2011 Jeep Liberty (Liberty 2WD, Liberty 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined17–18 mpg
City / Highway15–16 / 21–22
FuelRegular
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine6 cyl, 3.7 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare Jeep Liberty model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Liberty model year in NHTSA's database.

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

Checking a specific 2011 Jeep Liberty

How do I know if my 2011 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2011 Jeep Liberty; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 (for example 11V315000).

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.

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.