Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 385 | −26% | 2 | Airbag | Average |
| 2011 | 181 | −67% | 3 | Electrical | Good |
| 2010 | 197 | −66% | 2 | Electrical | Good |
| 2009 | 108 | −82% | — | Fuel System | Good |
| 2008 | 541 | typical | 4 | Fuel System | Average |
| 2007 | 703 | 1.5× | 6 | Window & Wiper | Caution |
| 2006 | 1,372 | 2.8× | 9 | Window & Wiper | Avoid |
| 2005 | 1,118 | 1.9× | 5 | Fuel System | Caution |
| 2004 | 1,101 | 1.7× | 7 | Suspension | Caution |
| 2003 | 1,352 | 1.8× | 7 | Suspension | Caution |
| 2002 | 1,808 | 2.5× | 8 | Airbag | Avoid |
| 2001 | 10 | −98% | — | Airbag | Good |
| 2000 | 6 | −99% | — | Suspension | Good |
* Complaints compared with the median Liberty year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Jeep Liberty problems
Latest Jeep Liberty recalls
Suspension › Rear
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
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.
Remedy: 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.
Air bags › Side/window
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured March 29, 2003, to July 3, 2003, and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 27, 2003, to May 20, 2004.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module and the side impact sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016.
Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2006 Dodge Viper and Jeep Wrangler and Liberty vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the springs within the clutch pedal position switch that prevents the vehicle from starting unless the clutch pedal is pushed down may break.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Air bags › Frontal
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004.
Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Jeep Liberty should you avoid?
2006, 2002, 2005, 2003, 2004 and 2007 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Liberty years at the same age, led by windows, wipers & sunroof problems in the 2006.
What is the best year for the Jeep Liberty?
2000 has the fewest complaints compared with other Liberty years at the same age, followed by 2001 and 2009. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Jeep Liberty problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the suspension (1,970), fuel & propulsion system (1,767) and air bags (1,352). Suspension complaints peak in the 2002 model year.
How many recalls has the Jeep Liberty had?
30 recalls across 2000–2012. The model year with the most is 2006. See all Jeep Liberty recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.