Jeep Liberty Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 862 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Liberty across 11 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (192). The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline structure” (42% of reports).
- 862fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gasoline structure: mentioned in 365 of 862 complaints (42%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 122 of 862 complaints (14%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Jeep Liberty at $1,150, and half of them between $860 and $1,450.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2019), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 384 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 862 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 14 a fire, 8 an injury.
Jeep Liberty fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 9 | 2% | 93,500 |
| 2011 Liberty | 31 | 17% | 58,500 |
| 2010 Liberty | 25 | 13% | 50,000 |
| 2009 Liberty | 15 | 14% | 46,000 |
| 2008 Liberty | 61 | 11% | 63,500 |
| 2007 Liberty | 101 | 14% | 58,984 |
| 2006 Liberty | 164 | 12% | 84,000 |
| 2005 Liberty | 192 | 17% | 87,000 |
| 2004 Liberty | 93 | 8% | 128,500 |
| 2003 Liberty | 83 | 6% | 135,004 |
| 2002 Liberty | 88 | 5% | 126,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Jeep Liberty. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Every time I pump gas it spits back out at me. No matter what I do. This is completely unacceptable and dangerous
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.
I purchased the car on 10/07\2024, the dealer said there was a recall and I assumed it was for this issue: When I fill the tank it shoots fuel all over the place. Ive tried different gas stations but it doesn't help, it still shoots or spills fuel all over the place. I checked online and this seems…
Fuel Spit Back During Refueling. When refueling at any gas pump, flammable fuel almost always spits back out of the filler hose, down the side of the vehicle and pools on ground by the tire. There has been a recall issued for the same issue and same vehicle model: Jeep Liberty KK, which runs from…
I currently own two of the same year vehicles. They BOTH have the same problem with the ECM. I have also spoken with multiple people who own Jeep vehicles @ the same year. We all seem to have; lifter, Rod knocks, oxygen sensors and ECM that have caused multiple other problems (and severe accidents)…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Libertys have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 862 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Jeep Liberty. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Liberty fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Liberty?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,150 (half paid between $860 and $1,450), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Jeep Liberty?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline structure”, in 365 of 862 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (122).
Other Jeep Liberty problems
- Suspension problems (1,970)
- Air Bags problems (1,352)
- Visibility problems (1,038)
- Electrical System problems (888)
- Structure problems (885)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (858)
- Power Train problems (503)
- Steering problems (340)
See all Jeep Liberty problems.