2011 Jeep Liberty Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Liberty years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 181 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Jeep Liberty. That ranks 10th out of 13 Liberty model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (42 complaints, 23%), typically at around 52,000 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 2 fires, 19 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 181owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 42 | 23% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 35 | 19% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 17% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 22 | 12% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 17 | 9% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 7% | 116,020 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 7% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 11 | 6% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 6% | 35,810 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% | 18,405 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 3% | 72,630 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3% | 70,984 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 3% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% | 53,518 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 3% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | 58,750 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 2% | 58,910 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 25,530 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Jeep Liberty recalls (3)
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Seats:front assembly:head restraint; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
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.
Risk: If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
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
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
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.
Steering:column
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty, dodge caliber, jeep compass, jeep patriot, dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.
Risk: A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment (PE19014) — opened Sep 9, 2019, closed Feb 25, 2026.
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
- Totally Integrated Power Module Failure (DP14004) — opened Sep 25, 2014, closed Jul 24, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Upon inspection, significant underbody rust
Everytime I get gas the full tank spits gas back at you which gets everywhere drips down the vehicle on to the ground. Very dangerous.
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.
Other Jeep Liberty years
← 2010 Liberty · 2012 Liberty →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 385 | 2 |
| 2011 | 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 Liberty | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 Liberty | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Jeep Liberty?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 42 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Jeep Liberty?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.