Jeep Liberty recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 30 recalls and 8,866 owner complaints for the Jeep Liberty (model years 2000–2012). The most reported problem area is suspension (1,957 complaints), followed by air bags (1,316 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (9).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 385 | 19 | 14 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 181 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 197 | 13 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 108 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 541 | 11 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 6 | 703 | 25 | 12 | |
| 2006 | 9 | 1,372 | 40 | 19 | |
| 2005 | 5 | 1,118 | 73 | 27 | |
| 2004 | 7 | 1,101 | 86 | 39 | |
| 2003 | 7 | 1,352 | 134 | 11 | |
| 2002 | 8 | 1,808 | 174 | 21 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2002 (1,808), 2006 (1,372) and 2003 (1,352). Among model years at least two years old, the 2000 has the fewest complaints on file (6).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Jeep Liberty model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1,957 | 9 of 13 | |
| Air bags | 1,316 | 10 of 13 | |
| Visibility | 1,023 | 9 of 13 | |
| Electrical system | 887 | 11 of 13 | |
| Structure | 883 | 11 of 13 |
Latest 8 of 30 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V278000 | May 1, 2018 | Suspension: rear | 2004–2007 | 239,904 |
| 17V640000 | Oct 10, 2017 | Seats: front assembly, head restraint | 2011–2012 | 363,930 |
| 15V673000 | Oct 19, 2015 | Air bags: side/window | 2003 | 284,611 |
| 15V222000 | Apr 15, 2015 | Power train: clutch assembly, pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) | 2006 | 43,939 |
| 15V046000 | Jan 28, 2015 | Air bags: frontal | 2002–2003 | 752,644 |
| 13V282000 | Jul 2, 2013 | Air bags | 2011–2012 | 442,320 |
| 13V252000 | Jun 19, 2013 | Structure | 2002–2007 | 1,560,000 |
| 13V121000 | Apr 3, 2013 | Structure | 2008 | 62,578 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 593 complaints and a fire in 155 complaints; 612 people injured and 15 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.