Jeep Liberty Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Jeep Liberty across 11 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (22). The words owners use most often: “front brakes” (7% of reports).
- 153service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 19mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 21%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.
- Front brakes: mentioned in 11 of 153 complaints (7%)
- Emergency brake: mentioned in 9 of 153 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 128 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 153 complaints, 19 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 10 an injury.
Jeep Liberty service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 12 | 3% | 53,100 |
| 2011 Liberty | 12 | 7% | 46,500 |
| 2010 Liberty | 12 | 6% | 56,840 |
| 2009 Liberty | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2008 Liberty | 18 | 3% | 82,000 |
| 2007 Liberty | 14 | 2% | 110,000 |
| 2006 Liberty | 22 | 2% | 98,000 |
| 2005 Liberty | 13 | 1% | 99,000 |
| 2004 Liberty | 20 | 2% | 115,000 |
| 2003 Liberty | 12 | 1% | 140,000 |
| 2002 Liberty | 17 | 1% | 118,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Model years: 2010
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and ram 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit (hcu) brake tube assembly end flare.
Risk: This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Model years: 2010
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge ram truck. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.
Risk: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Model years: 2007
Problem: On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the abs electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
1. Air bag light stays on 2. ABS light stays on 3. ESP BAS light stays on The vehicle has not been inspected and is available for inspection
Brakes were locking up as I was driving the vehicle. ABS module needs reprogramming. Mechanic inspected, he states the brakes could lock up without this update only available from Chryslar. This repair is in a recall but not for my vin number. I have been told my vehicle is unsafe to drive. ABS…
I purchased this jeep 2 yrs ago. Didn't know about issues with the emergency brakes. I used the emergency brake the other day and the jeep kept rolling and i was parked on a low incline hill and it would not stop. I went online and saw this was a major issue. Contacted chrylser they said they only…
Well my 2002 jeep liberty has been messed up lately,it will just not crank so I thought it was the battery but it turned out to be the ignition switch also it did this off an on for about 6months ,the heat went out when I bought it and it will act as if it is overheating but it won't do anything…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Libertys have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 153 owner complaints about service brakes 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 service brakes?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Jeep Liberty?
The most frequent phrase is “front brakes”, in 11 of 153 complaints, followed by “emergency brake” (9).
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/propulsion System problems (862)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (858)
- Power Train problems (503)
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