Jeep Liberty Visibility/wiper Problems
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about visibility/wiper problems on the Jeep Liberty across 11 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (41). The words owners use most often: “side window” (22% of reports).
- 156visibility/wiper complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 38%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.
- Side window: mentioned in 34 of 156 complaints (22%)
- Rear driver: mentioned in 22 of 156 complaints (14%)
- Door panel: mentioned in 16 of 156 complaints (10%)
- Lift plate: mentioned in 9 of 156 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do visibility/wiper problems happen?
Based on 133 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 156 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Liberty visibility/wiper complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility/wiper complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 11 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2011 Liberty | 5 | 3% | 62,000 |
| 2010 Liberty | 6 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2009 Liberty | 4 | 4% | 88,734 |
| 2008 Liberty | 41 | 8% | 87,050 |
| 2007 Liberty | 14 | 2% | 75,000 |
| 2006 Liberty | 38 | 3% | 65,000 |
| 2005 Liberty | 13 | 1% | 79,006 |
| 2004 Liberty | 13 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2003 Liberty | 5 | 0% | 52,000 |
| 2002 Liberty | 6 | 0% | 100,900 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility/wiper 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.
While driving the vehicle the car started having various electrical problems. The wipers kept going on and off and all instrument lights kept going on and off.
The contact owns a 2008 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while at a standstill, the horn and windshield wipers would activate independently. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact to call NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure…
The rear window latch does not work. It will not open to latch the window closed with the back door. The window then opens when driving. I have a bungee cord holding my window closed. So anyone can enter my vehicle and it moves when I stop or go. I am ot able to use my back door due to having to…
Blend door for defroster jammed at vents for a/c. Actuator has been replaced twice. Door to blend is jammed due to glue and foam. This is a safety hazard that jeep is aware of. Windows suddenly fog up and no way to clear as the blend door is jammed. The repair is estimated at $500. This should not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that both the driver side and passenger side rear windows would not remain shut. The contact had to tape both windows to secure them shut. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that both window mechanisms were faulty…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Libertys have visibility/wiper problems?
No. NHTSA has 156 owner complaints about visibility/wiper 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 visibility/wiper?
No recall currently lists visibility/wiper for this vehicle.
What do owners say about visibility/wiper problems on the Jeep Liberty?
The most frequent phrase is “side window”, in 34 of 156 complaints, followed by “rear driver” (22).
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)
See all Jeep Liberty problems.