Jeep Liberty Recalls

The Jeep Liberty has been recalled 30 times across the 2002–2008, 2010–2012 model years. The most recent recall, from May 1, 2018, covers the rear. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Jeep dealer.

30recalls
0do not drive / park outside
10model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Air bags
    517%
  • Suspension
    517%
  • Brakes
    413%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    310%
  • Body & structure
    27%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    27%
  • Electrical system
    27%
  • Locks & latches
    27%
  • Seats
    13%
  • Steering
    13%
  • Engine & cooling
    13%
  • Equipment & accessories
    13%
  • Other / not specified
    13%

2012 Jeep Liberty recalls (2)

Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

NHTSA recall 17V-640 · Oct 10, 2017 · 363,930 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 13V-282 · Jul 2, 2013 · 442,320 vehicles

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…

Remedy: 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.

2011 Jeep Liberty recalls (3)

Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

NHTSA recall 17V-640 · Oct 10, 2017 · 363,930 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 13V-282 · Jul 2, 2013 · 442,320 vehicles

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…

Remedy: 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.

Steering › Column

NHTSA recall 11V-315 · Jun 8, 2011 · 11,096 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

2010 Jeep Liberty recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

NHTSA recall 10V-315 · Jul 7, 2010 · 20,626 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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

NHTSA recall 10V-009 · Jan 11, 2010 · 20,045 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

2008 Jeep Liberty recalls (4)

Structure

NHTSA recall 13V-121 · Apr 3, 2013 · 62,578 vehicles

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

NHTSA recall 10V-550 · Nov 3, 2010 · 12,027 vehicles

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 Jeep liberty vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with windshield wiper motors that contain excess adhesive that May allow for water intrusion, which could result in intermittent and eventually inoperative windshield wiper operation.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The safety recall began on December 1, 2010. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Parking brake

NHTSA recall 08V-525 · Oct 8, 2008 · 3,663 vehicles

Chrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 Dodge nitro and my 2008 Jeep liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The park brake lever clutch drum May distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2008. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Visibility › Windshield

NHTSA recall 08V-455 · Sep 9, 2008 · 494 vehicles

Chrysler is recalling 494 my 2008 Jeep liberty vehicles. The windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass May have been assembled using incorrect urethane adhesive. This could affect glass retention.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield and/or fixed rear quarter glass free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2008. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2007 Jeep Liberty recalls (6)

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 18V-278 · May 1, 2018 · 239,904 vehicles

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.

Structure

NHTSA recall 13V-252 · Jun 19, 2013 · 1,560,000 vehicles

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed…

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 12V-085 · Mar 5, 2012 · 346,900 vehicles

In June 2012, Chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 Jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 Jeep liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland,…

Electrical system

NHTSA recall 07V-089 · Mar 9, 2007 · 149,605 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with valeo heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), the blower motor May overheat.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2007. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 06V-341 · Sep 7, 2006 · 4,770 vehicles

On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2006. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2006 Jeep Liberty recalls (9)

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 18V-278 · May 1, 2018 · 239,904 vehicles

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.

Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

NHTSA recall 15V-222 · Apr 15, 2015 · 43,939 vehicles

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.

Structure

NHTSA recall 13V-252 · Jun 19, 2013 · 1,560,000 vehicles

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed…

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 12V-085 · Mar 5, 2012 · 346,900 vehicles

In June 2012, Chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 Jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 Jeep liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland,…

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Electrical system

NHTSA recall 07V-089 · Mar 9, 2007 · 149,605 vehicles

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with valeo heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), the blower motor May overheat.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2007. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 06V-288 · Aug 3, 2006 · 826,687 vehicles

On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints May experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this condition, the ball joint May eventually experience wear and looseness.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 06V-072 · Mar 9, 2006 · 27 vehicles

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components." an incorrect right front door latch reinforcement plate May have been installed which May cause the secondary door latch to become inoperative.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the latch assembly and replace the right front door latch reinforcement plate free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2006. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

NHTSA recall 06V-036 · Feb 9, 2006 · 15,536 vehicles

On certain two wheel drive sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7 liter engines, the left oxygen sensor wiring harness May contact the exhaust pipe.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the oxygen sensor wiring harness takeout for damage. If the takeout is damaged, the wiring will be repaired and a tie wrap installed to secure the excess length of wiring harness.

Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 05V-460 · Oct 6, 2005 · 256,409 vehicles

On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft May be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle May not be able to achieve 'park' position.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on November 28, 2005.

2005 Jeep Liberty recalls (5)

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 18V-278 · May 1, 2018 · 239,904 vehicles

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.

Structure

NHTSA recall 13V-252 · Jun 19, 2013 · 1,560,000 vehicles

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed…

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 12V-085 · Mar 5, 2012 · 346,900 vehicles

In June 2012, Chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 Jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 Jeep liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland,…

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 06V-288 · Aug 3, 2006 · 826,687 vehicles

On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints May experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this condition, the ball joint May eventually experience wear and looseness.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 05V-460 · Oct 6, 2005 · 256,409 vehicles

On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft May be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle May not be able to achieve 'park' position.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on November 28, 2005.

2004 Jeep Liberty recalls (7)

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 18V-278 · May 1, 2018 · 239,904 vehicles

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.

Structure

NHTSA recall 13V-252 · Jun 19, 2013 · 1,560,000 vehicles

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed…

Suspension › Rear

NHTSA recall 12V-085 · Mar 5, 2012 · 346,900 vehicles

In June 2012, Chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 Jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 Jeep liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland,…

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 06V-288 · Aug 3, 2006 · 826,687 vehicles

On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints May experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this condition, the ball joint May eventually experience wear and looseness.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA recall 04V-337 · Jul 8, 2004 · 1,600 vehicles

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7l engines only, two valve cover studs May interfere with the fuel injector and alternator wiring harnesses.

Remedy: Dealers will add protective caps to the valve cover studs and re-route the affected wiring harness to provide clearance. Owner notification began on July 19, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

NHTSA recall 04V-111 · Mar 4, 2004 · 2,875 vehicles

On some sport utility vehicles, certain remote keyless entry (rke) input May cause the body control module (BCM) software to actuate the door lock motors continuously.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the door latch assemblies and the BCM software will be updated. Owner notification began on May 10, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 04V-048 · Feb 3, 2004 · 96 vehicles

On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a recent software programming error, the tire, wheel, and inflation pressure information was inadvertently omitted from the vehicle certification label.

Remedy: Owners will be provided with a corrected tire certification label. Owner notification began on March 1, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2003 Jeep Liberty recalls (7)

Air bags › Side/window

NHTSA recall 15V-673 · Oct 19, 2015 · 284,611 vehicles

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.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 15V-046 · Jan 28, 2015 · 752,644 vehicles

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…

Structure

NHTSA recall 13V-252 · Jun 19, 2013 · 1,560,000 vehicles

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed…

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA recall 12V-527 · Nov 8, 2012 · 744,822 vehicles

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, through May 23, 2003.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall by interim letter in January 2013.

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Suspension › Front › Control arm

NHTSA recall 09V-119 · Apr 9, 2009 · 43,489 vehicles

Chrysler is recalling 42,469 my 2002-2003 Jeep liberty vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island,…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front upper control arm assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about April 24, 2010. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 06V-288 · Aug 3, 2006 · 826,687 vehicles

On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints May experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this condition, the ball joint May eventually experience wear and looseness.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 03V-460 · Nov 10, 2003 · 336,000 vehicles

On certain sport utility vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints can experience a loss of lubrication that can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and possible separation from the steering knuckle.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower control arm ball joints with modified assemblies and heat shields on vehicles built between January 2, 2001 and October 4, 2002.

2002 Jeep Liberty recalls (8)

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 15V-046 · Jan 28, 2015 · 752,644 vehicles

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…

Structure

NHTSA recall 13V-252 · Jun 19, 2013 · 1,560,000 vehicles

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed…

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA recall 12V-527 · Nov 8, 2012 · 744,822 vehicles

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, through May 23, 2003.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall by interim letter in January 2013.

Suspension › Front › Control arm

NHTSA recall 09V-119 · Apr 9, 2009 · 43,489 vehicles

Chrysler is recalling 42,469 my 2002-2003 Jeep liberty vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island,…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front upper control arm assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about April 24, 2010. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 06V-288 · Aug 3, 2006 · 826,687 vehicles

On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints May experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this condition, the ball joint May eventually experience wear and looseness.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

NHTSA recall 03V-460 · Nov 10, 2003 · 336,000 vehicles

On certain sport utility vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints can experience a loss of lubrication that can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and possible separation from the steering knuckle.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower control arm ball joints with modified assemblies and heat shields on vehicles built between January 2, 2001 and October 4, 2002.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 01V-373 · Dec 5, 2001 · 102,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. In the event of a severe frontal offset collision, sharp edges on the power steering pressure hose bracket could cut the front impact sensor wiring insulation causing a short circuit in the wiring.

Remedy: Dealers will wrap the front impact sensor wire harness with protective insulation to prevent the possibility of damage. Owner notification began February 18, 2002.

Unknown or other

NHTSA recall 01V-311 · Oct 4, 2001 · 72,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The driver's side knee blocker trim panel assembly can disengage, fall, and startle the operator.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the knee blocker trim panel. Owner notification began November 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should…

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Jeep Liberty have?

NHTSA lists 30 recalls for the Jeep Liberty across 10 model years.

How do I know if my Jeep Liberty has an open recall?

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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.