2001 Jeep Liberty Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Liberty years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Jeep Liberty. That ranks 12th out of 13 Liberty model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Jeep Liberty problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 40% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 10% | 44,400 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 10% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Jeep Liberty recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Jeep Liberty.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep liberty. While driving 20 mph, the contact noticed water entering the vehicle under the steering column. The failure worsened over the years. Whenever it rained, water would enter the vehicle and mold and mildew are present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where…
I'm filing a complaint as i have received a recall notice n46/nhtsa 13v-252 but cannot get my car serviced. My jeep dealership in town says they can't service this recall notice in a timely fashion as they can't get the parts from chrysler. I have a factory installed - by jeep -trailer hitch. The…
We purchased our jeep in 2008 and the air bag light was on. Some times it comes on immediately after starting the vehicle, sometimes after driving for awhile, sometimes not at all, like there is a bad connection somewhere. The car lot said there was a recall and we needed to take it in for the free…
Put the key in the ignition, but it can't turn, even while fiddling with the steering wheel. If i then tap on the key with something, then it might turn. *tr
Crash into pole failed to activate air bags. Car totaled. *tr
Other Jeep Liberty years
← 2000 Liberty · 2002 Liberty →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 385 | 2 |
| 2011 Liberty | 181 | 3 |
| 2010 Liberty | 197 | 2 |
| 2009 Liberty | 108 | 0 |
| 2008 Liberty | 541 | 4 |
| 2007 Liberty | 703 | 6 |
| 2006 Liberty | 1,372 | 9 |
| 2005 Liberty | 1,118 | 5 |
| 2004 Liberty | 1,101 | 7 |
| 2003 Liberty | 1,352 | 7 |
| 2002 Liberty | 1,808 | 8 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 Liberty | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Jeep Liberty?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, equipment adaptive/mobility problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Jeep Liberty?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Jeep Liberty a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Liberty model years, the 2001 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.