2011 JEEP LIBERTY

240 complaints filed with NHTSA.

240
Complaints
26
Crashes
4
Fires
31
Injuries
0
Deaths

NHTSA Safety Rating

Not Rated/5
Overall
Not Rated/5
Front Crash
Not Rated/5
Side Crash
3/5
Rollover

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41
AIR BAGS33
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM31
ENGINE21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER13
STRUCTURE:BODY12
SERVICE BRAKES11
POWER TRAIN7
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY7
STEERING5
SUSPENSION5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
VISIBILITY/WIPER5
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)5
STRUCTURE4

Recalls (3)

17V64000010/10/2017

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

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.

11V31500008/06/2011

STEERING:COLUMN

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 BUIL

13V28200002/07/2013

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, t

Recent Complaints

20230728CrashFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I currently own two of the same year vehicles. They BOTH have the same problem with the ECM. I have also spoken with multiple people who own Jeep vehicles @ the same year. We all seem to have; lifter, Rod knocks, oxygen sensors and ECM that have caused multiple other problems (and severe accidents) due to their malfunctioning. I have had both of my vehicles to licensed mechanics, who have advised me of the same problem. One of the 2011 Jeep Libertys have been owned by me since brand new, the ot

20220302SEATS

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

20191003CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT BECAME DISTRACTED AND DROVE THROUGH A RED LIGHT AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION. THE AIR BAGS ONLY DEPLOYED ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS FULLY STOPPED, NOT UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT' SON WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR OBSERVATION, BUT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY MAJOR INJURIES. THE CONTACT HAD A CUT ON HER LEG THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TOW YARD. THE VEHICLE

Mileage: 127,000

20190211CrashAIR BAGS

HAD A SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENT LAST YEAR AND MY JEEP WAS TOTALED AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T GO OFF

Mileage: 69,000

20180420CrashAIR BAGS

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND ALMOST DIED MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

20180409CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, SEATBELTS FAILED ON SECOND IMPACT, AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER MY HEAD BROKE WIND SHIELD. CAR ACCELERATED IN ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE AND ACCELERATED FASTER INTO A CONCRETE WALL. ALL ON CLOSED CIRCUIT VIDEO I AM LEFT WITH A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, DISABLED *TT *TR

Mileage: 111,335

20180409CrashAIR BAGS

SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, SEATBELTS FAILED ON SECOND IMPACT, AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER MY HEAD BROKE WIND SHIELD. CAR ACCELERATED IN ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE AND ACCELERATED FASTER INTO A CONCRETE WALL. ALL ON CLOSED CIRCUIT VIDEO I AM LEFT WITH A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, DISABLED *TT *TR

Mileage: 111,335

20180409CrashSEAT BELTS

SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, SEATBELTS FAILED ON SECOND IMPACT, AIRBAG DEPLOYED AFTER MY HEAD BROKE WIND SHIELD. CAR ACCELERATED IN ANOTHER MOVING VEHICLE AND ACCELERATED FASTER INTO A CONCRETE WALL. ALL ON CLOSED CIRCUIT VIDEO I AM LEFT WITH A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, DISABLED *TT *TR

Mileage: 111,335

20180313FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHILE DRIVING THE WINDOW DRIVER SIDE SUDDENLY DROPPED AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE DRIVER DOOR PANEL. SMOKE INCREASED RAPIDLY AND HE BEGAN TO EMANATE FROM THE DOOR. ONCE PULLED OVER FLAMES BEGAN COMING THROUGH THE PLASTIC PORTION OF THE DOOR WHERE THE WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK CONTROLS ARE LOCATED.

Mileage: 70,000

20180313FireUNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHILE DRIVING THE WINDOW DRIVER SIDE SUDDENLY DROPPED AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE DRIVER DOOR PANEL. SMOKE INCREASED RAPIDLY AND HE BEGAN TO EMANATE FROM THE DOOR. ONCE PULLED OVER FLAMES BEGAN COMING THROUGH THE PLASTIC PORTION OF THE DOOR WHERE THE WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK CONTROLS ARE LOCATED.

Mileage: 70,000

20170309CrashTRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE STOPPED, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE ABS AND TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HEADRESTS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND NERVE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT SIDE. THE PASSENGER SEATED IN THE FRONT SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED A DEFA

Mileage: 120,000

20170309CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE STOPPED, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE ABS AND TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HEADRESTS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND NERVE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT SIDE. THE PASSENGER SEATED IN THE FRONT SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED A DEFA

Mileage: 120,000

20170309CrashSEAT BELTS

THE DRIVERS SEATBELT DOESN'T LATCH. IT TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET IT TO LATCH. OTHERWISE IT PULLS OUT AND YOU THINK IT'S LATCHED. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE !!!

20170209CrashAIR BAGS

I WAS DRIVING 45 IN A 45 MPH ZONE IN THE SUBURBS OF MESA, AZ SUDDENLY MY JEEP LIBERTY PULLED SEVERELY TO RIGHT CAUSING ME TO HIT A 3 FT DIAMETER POLL. AIR BAG DEPLOYED AS EXPECTED BUT THE FORCE OF AIR BAG BLEW A 8 INCH HOLE IN AIRBAG AND SEVERELY BROKE MY CHEST CAVITY AND ABDOMEN CAUSING SPLEEN RUPTURE AND BLOOD AND TOXINS IN MY SPINAL FLUID. MY IMPRESSION OF AIRBAGS IS TO PREVENT INJURY NOT CAUSE INJURY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING TO OTHER JEEP LIBERTY OWNERS. WAS IN TRAU

Mileage: 85,000

20170209CrashSTEERING

I WAS DRIVING 45 IN A 45 MPH ZONE IN THE SUBURBS OF MESA, AZ SUDDENLY MY JEEP LIBERTY PULLED SEVERELY TO RIGHT CAUSING ME TO HIT A 3 FT DIAMETER POLL. AIR BAG DEPLOYED AS EXPECTED BUT THE FORCE OF AIR BAG BLEW A 8 INCH HOLE IN AIRBAG AND SEVERELY BROKE MY CHEST CAVITY AND ABDOMEN CAUSING SPLEEN RUPTURE AND BLOOD AND TOXINS IN MY SPINAL FLUID. MY IMPRESSION OF AIRBAGS IS TO PREVENT INJURY NOT CAUSE INJURY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING TO OTHER JEEP LIBERTY OWNERS. WAS IN TRAU

Mileage: 85,000

20161026CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION ON SUBURBAN STREET WITH STOPPED VEHICLES, BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE CAUSING A CRASH. ONLY BY CHANGING GEAR TO PARK, DID ACCELERATION STOP.

Mileage: 55,036

20160916CrashAIR BAGS

LOW SPEED HEAD ON COLLISION WITH JEEP LIBERTY 2011 NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, ALL FORCES CAME THRU STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN PARTIAL INTERNAL AMPUTATION OF RIGHT HAND, BREKING OF LEFT HAND...NO RECALL REPAIRS EVER DONE, AM 3RD OWNER OF VEHICLE,,,RECALLS SPECIFIED IN 2011,2013,AND AFTER CRASH IN 2016

Mileage: 83,000

20160916CrashSTEERING

LOW SPEED HEAD ON COLLISION WITH JEEP LIBERTY 2011 NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, ALL FORCES CAME THRU STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN PARTIAL INTERNAL AMPUTATION OF RIGHT HAND, BREKING OF LEFT HAND...NO RECALL REPAIRS EVER DONE, AM 3RD OWNER OF VEHICLE,,,RECALLS SPECIFIED IN 2011,2013,AND AFTER CRASH IN 2016

Mileage: 83,000

20160916CrashSUSPENSION

LOW SPEED HEAD ON COLLISION WITH JEEP LIBERTY 2011 NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, ALL FORCES CAME THRU STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN PARTIAL INTERNAL AMPUTATION OF RIGHT HAND, BREKING OF LEFT HAND...NO RECALL REPAIRS EVER DONE, AM 3RD OWNER OF VEHICLE,,,RECALLS SPECIFIED IN 2011,2013,AND AFTER CRASH IN 2016

Mileage: 83,000

20160420CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL. THERE WERE TWO INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT DID NOT OBSERVE ANY WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.