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2012 Jeep Liberty recalls and problems

2 recalls and 385 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Jeep Liberty.

2
recalls
385
owner complaints
19
complaints mentioning a crash
14
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Jeep Liberty recalls

Seats: front assembly, head restraint · Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 17V640000 · reported October 10, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 363,930 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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 is T56.

Air bags · Electrical system

NHTSA campaign 13V282000 · reported July 2, 2013 · Chrysler Group LLC · 442,320 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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 year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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 may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 24, 2026 · Electrical system · 126,000 miles

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 and off to deactivate the windshield wipers. Additionally, the headlights inadvertently illuminated, and the doors locked…

Dec 10, 2025 · Unknown or other

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 opened.

Dec 9, 2025 · Air bags · crash reported

My daughter was hit by a semi truck on US-23 today. The trailer fishtailed hit the back end of Jeep. I hit the guard rail. All four corners of the Jeep were hit. The air bags did not deploy. The front driver tire fell off. The back window and passenger side trunk window blew out.

Jul 15, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling · 29,000 miles

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while making a right turn on a main road at 25 MPH, the front lower control arms snapped. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately pulled over onto the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The local dealer was…

May 14, 2025 · Electrical system · 171,000 miles

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 94,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered…

Liberty model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2009 010822
2010 2197134
2011 3181162
2012 23851914

Across all years, the 2002 Liberty has the most complaints (1,808). All Jeep Liberty years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Jeep Liberty have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Jeep Liberty, the most recent reported on October 10, 2017 (Seats: front assembly, head restraint, Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Jeep Liberty?
Owners have filed 385 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (169 complaints), followed by electrical system (117).
How many 2012 Jeep Liberty complaints mention a crash or fire?
19 of 385 complaints report a crash and 14 a fire; 34 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 24, 2026.