2011 Jeep Liberty vs 2012 Jeep Liberty
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Jeep Liberty | 2012 Jeep Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 180 | 385 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 87 | 110 |
| Investigations | 4 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 3/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,729 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Liberty | Jeep Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 34 | 169 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 117 |
| Engine | 21 | 44 |
| Power Train | 10 | 34 |
| Structure | 17 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 20 | 100 |
| Stalling | 13 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
2011 Jeep Liberty
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.