2012 Jeep Liberty Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2012 Jeep Liberty, and owners have filed 385 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2012 Jeep Liberty
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Head restraint (seats) and air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
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…
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Air bags and electrical system
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…
385 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Jeep Liberty have filed 385 complaints with NHTSA; 19 describe a crash and 14 describe a fire. Reports cite 34 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 57,243 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 62 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield wipers inadvertently activated. The contact turned the windshield wipers on an”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 24, 2026 · Electrical system
“Skyroof suddenly stopped working and will not close. No dealers will fix as thry say parts aren't longer available..my car is now worthless and is a safety issue while driving with the roof partially”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 10, 2025 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 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 2012 Jeep Liberty
How do I know if my 2012 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2012 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 13V282000).
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
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
- 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.