Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and merging onto the interstate, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The RPM revved up but the vehicle did not respond. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the passenger's side front tire was wobbling. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that three tires needed to be replaced due to tread belt damage and that the heater core and transmission were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased to be repaired. The thermostat was replaced, the brake lines were bled however, the tires were not replaced. The contact stated that she was not provided a copy of the repair order. …
My daughter was hit by a semi truck on US-23 today. The trailer fishtailed hit the back end of Jeep. I hit the guard rail. All four corners of the Jeep were hit. The air bags did not deploy. The front driver tire fell off. The back window and passenger side trunk window blew out.
"Takata recall" I had this vehicle for over a year. About two months in it started shutting off, all the lights on the dashboard lights up for no reason. Sometime when I drive the headlights shut of and the vehicle starts shaking tremendously. The vehicle occasionally stops when I am driving on the interstate or wherever. I have taken it in on numerous occasions but the dealer cannot seem to find the problem.
Left front wheel detached from drive mechanics. Looks like ball joint failure, either upper or lower. Earlier Liberty models have had the same/similar issues. At 70mph, this could cause a fatal accident.
1. Seat belt will not latch in rear driver seat to properly restrain child. Chrysler will not cover so child is being latch with a rear driver side shoulder belt connected to the middle seat latch. 2. Wheel speed sensor has been replaced twice, causes ABS, ESC and 4wd to stop working. This happens typically while driving either residential or highway roads, random times, temperatures and speeds. 3. Door lock actuator has stopped working for the forth time which prevents child safety lock from working. The door cannot lock/unlock other than manually compressing the lock from the inside of the door therefore I have to climb in the back seat to unlock the door or risk my child opening the door while driving. The other three door lock actuators have been replaced, not covered by warranty. 4. The clock loses a minute to two minutes a week. 5. …
Driving with my wife on I-95 north in connecticut early Saturday morning, our right rear tire instantly lost air pressure. I saw the low air warning light go on first, then immediately felt the vehicle wobble to the point where I could barely control it. I was able to safely get it to the right side shoulder where I changed the tire. I noticed that the entire valve was missing from the rim. I did not notice any nails or other penetrations of the tire itself. Had it been one of the front tires, I might have lost control of the car. When we got to a tire store to have the bad tire checked out, the mechanic & the owner said we had defective air pressure sensor valves and that we essentially experienced a blowout. The mechanic showed us the other valves and they were all cracked as well. We had them all replaced and had to buy a new tire as well. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Jeep Liberty. While driving at 70 MPH, the front driver side tire flattened without warning .the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the tire pressure monitor needed to be replaced on the front driver side tire. The contact requested to have all four tire pressure monitors replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,683. Updated 7/1/15 the consumer stated the tire valves were replaced, due to aluminum casings being cracked. Updated 08/04/15
When driving my car started leaning to the left driver's side. I haven't hit anything or been in a car accident. Anytime I am at a 25+ speed it is more noticeable, and very much so on the highway. Nothing else seems wrong with the car but I'm afraid this May do other damage to the car. As I have been researching for recalls there seem to be others with a similar problem as this.
Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Liberty years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2002 (54), 2004 (34), 2005 (34), 2006 (30) and 2003 (29) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 2002.
Is there a recall for Jeep Liberty wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Jeep Liberty model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Jeep Liberty wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 74,000 miles; 41% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the pressure monitoring and regulating systems (15 mentions), followed by the valve (11).
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.