Jeep Liberty Reliability Problems

Liberty owners have made 2,206 complaints over 12 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 5th in overall reliability out of 9 Jeep models, with real windows and engine concerns.

8 Common Jeep Liberty Problems

A list of some of the most common issues Liberty owners have to deal with.

  2. Interior Water Leaks

    Jeeps are supposed to represent durability, off-road capability and great all-weather handling. Unfortunately for thousands of Jeep Compass and Patriot owners, they're afraid to drive their cars in the rain due to numerous reports of leaks …

    Continue reading article "Interior Water Leaks" A waterfall pouring in through the overhead light

  3. Valve Stem Corrosion

    Fiat-Chrysler made a mistake by using aluminum valve stems in some of their early tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). The aluminum stem and metal cap are highly susceptible to corrosion from salt and other contaminates.

    Continue reading article "Valve Stem Corrosion" Two corroded valve stems

  4. AHR Deploys

    The active head restraints in some Jeep vehicles are handing out free concussions. A mechanical breakdown inside the restraint means they could deploy randomly at any time.

    Continue reading article "AHR Deploys" A Jeep head restraint

  5. Jeep TIPM Electrical Problems

    If you've heard of a TIPM, chances are you own a vehicle from Fiat-Chrysler (FCA). Think of it like a command center for all the electrical functions of your car, and in FCA's case a very, very disfunctional one.

    Continue reading article "Jeep TIPM Electrical Problems" A TIPM pulled apart to show complicated electronics

  6. Window Regulator Failure

    Without the window regulator, power windows become useless. That's exactly what has happened to thousands of Jeep owners; hundreds have complained about their windows falling into the door, sometimes at highway speeds!…

    Continue reading article "Window Regulator Failure" A missing Jeep window that's all taped up

  7. Rear Impact Fire Defect

    Millions of Jeep vehicles have a gas tank that is positioned in such a way that it is highly vulnerable to being punctured during a rear-impact accident. The combination of leaking fuel and sparks caused by collisions can easily set the car…

    Continue reading article "Rear Impact Fire Defect" A Jeep on fire on the side of the road

  8. Wrangler Gas Overflow Complaints

    Jeep owners are up in gasoline-covered arms about how fuel overflows from their tank during the refueling process. The fuel system does not seem to respond to the shut-off mechanism, which means gas spills out onto the ground, the car and e…

    Continue reading article "Wrangler Gas Overflow Complaints" Fuel spraying out during a fill-up

What Liberty Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

Liberty Generations

The Liberty has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2008–2012).

Liberty Key Numbers

  1. 2,206 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 229 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 37 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Liberty Class-Action Lawsuits

The Liberty has been named as a class vehicle in the following lawsuits.

  • Motion to dismiss

    Nuwer, et al., v. FCA US LLC, et al.

    1. Motion to dismiss

      According to the automaker, the Ram C/V owner who says his Chrysler headrest deployed can't bring his Arizona Consumer Fraud Act claim because he waited too long, making his claim time-barred. Chrysler argues a fraud claim must be brought within one year of when the cause of action accrues.

    2. Case Filed

      A Chrysler active headrest lawsuit alleges occupants are suddenly hit in their heads because the head restraints inadvertently deploy without crash impacts.

    Problem
    AHR Deploys
    Class Vehicles
    • 2010-2017 Compass
    • 2010-2012 Liberty
    • 2010-2017 Patriot
    • 2011-2018 Grand Cherokee
    Class Members
    All consumers in the U.S.,excluding California
    Location
    Florida
  • Settled

    Velasco, et al. v. Chrysler Group LLC.

    1. Settled

      Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee TIPM problems will finally be fixed after a federal judge granted preliminary approval to a "totally integrated power module" (TIPM) class-action lawsuit.

    2. Case Filed

      The lawsuit alleges the named vehicles have defective Totally Integrated Power Modules, also known as TIPMs. The TIPM controls and distributes power to all of the electrical functions of the vehicle, including the vehicle safety and ignition systems.

Recent Liberty News

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  1. Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) is recalling 470,000 cars with active head restraints after an internal investigation revealed there were problems with the occupant restraint control modules that can degrade.

    The investigation came after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) inquired about AHR complaints in the 2012 Jeep Liberty SUVs and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger cars.

    The Liberty was involved in another AHR recall back in 2013.

    keep reading article "2012 Liberty’s Active Head Restraint Recalled"

What Owners Say About Their Liberty

Ridiculous Water Leaks through the Dome Light

Bought the Jeep used and in beautiful condition, except for some stains on the inside of the ceiling by both front windows. Dealer said original owners probably left windows open ... Sure enough there was water coming through during the first rain. The dealer replaced the seal on sun roof and cleaned the drains. It helped only on the drivers side. The leak still exists and now is coming through the panel on roof in between the visors!

2008 Libery Owner in CT

Jeep Windows Keep Falling Into the Door

This was the 3rd (or 4th) window that I had to fix. So aggravating!! Why can't this problem be corrected?? My car guy said that the replacement parts were so poorly made that it will just keep breaking. And for me to be prepared to have them tear up again.

2006 Liberty Owner in PA

Jeep Windows Keep Falling Into the Door

Rolled down the rear, passenger window to allow my kids to get some fresh air while waiting in the Jeep. When I tried to roll the windows back up, a strange clicking noise occurred and the window would not go up. When I tried to manually push the window up it almost dropped completely into the door, but I caught it in time. There was no recall notice at this time in Canada so I had to pay $750 to get the entire window assembly replaced.

2006 Liberty Owner in Toronto

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