Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

181 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading65

Most reports here involve fluid leaks. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

fluid leaks 32sudden stalling 13transmission slipping 5
A recent report: 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…
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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 these jeeps or known people who owned these jeeps said they have major Transmissions / power train problems that eventually require new Transmissions on short timings compared to all other vehicles.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11720288 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading30

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 11software faults 4
A recent report: The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the horn was pressed; however, the horn failed to function as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
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The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the horn was pressed; however, the horn failed to function as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11581681 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading13

Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 5 mention a crash, 7 mention an injury.

loss of braking 4software faults 2
A recent report: 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…
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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 INSTALL A NEW MOTOR IN 2025 DUE TO ANTIFREEZE OVERFLOWING INTO ENGINE COMPONENTS APPARENTLY AFTER OVERHEATING EVEN THOUGH GAUGE ON DASH NEVER INDICATED ISSUE. SQUEEKING SOUND WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, CERT MECHANIC INSTALLED FRONT PADS AND ROTORS AND REAR BRAKE PADS AND LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER FOR A TOTAL COST OF $620. TRAVELED TO KC (APPX 100 MILES) ONE DAY LATER AND VEHICLE BEGAN LOSING ACCELERATION, STUTTERED AND SEEEMED TO SURGE INTERMITENTLY THEN REAR BRAKE BEGAN LOCKING UP AND SMOKING EXCESSIVELY BEFORE ILLUMINATING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. DRAGGIN/LOCKING REAR BRAKE BROKE LOOSE ON DRIVE BACK HOME BUT STILL HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TOOK BACK TO MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED RAPID MISFIRE ON CYLINDER NO. 1 BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO TRACE CAUSE. RECOMMENDED TAKING TO DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC AT A COST OF $150 PER HOUR. ALL 3 ISSUES I AM REPORTING ARE APPARENTLY PERVASIVE WITH THIS VEHICLE AS i HAVE READ NUMEROUS DOCUMENTED COMPLAINTS FROM CUSTOMERS HAVING THE SAME OR SIMILAR ISSUES. HOWEVER, NHTSA WEBSITE INDICATES THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH MY VEHICLE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!!

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11760935 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading6

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.

loss of steering 3airbags not deploying 1
A recent report: 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…
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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

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10907251 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading31

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 6 mention a crash, 6 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 11software faults 8
A recent report: The airbag light came on and the computer indicated it's the clock spring. I know that this is a safety issue as I've had the same issue with a previous car in which it was recalled.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11614489 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor27

Most reports here involve fluid leaks.

fluid leaks 4software faults 1
A recent report: Upon inspection, significant underbody rust

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11707275 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading9

Most reports here involve fluid leaks. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

fluid leaks 3corrosion 1
A recent report: 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…
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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

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11454918 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 181 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2011 and 2026, roughly 12 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.