2011 Jeep Liberty engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Jeep Liberty — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Purchased vehicle used in january 2020. Five days later, the first dtc illuminated, and it has been an absolute nightmare ever since. So far I have replaced the purge valve, water pump, serpentine belt, radiator, alternator, pcv valve, tensioner assembly, front brakes, left exhaust manifold, door…”
filed Feb 15, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the soft top cover underneath the sun roof would not pull out correctly. The soft top was part of the electrical system. The failure caused an electrical short in the engine and the check engine, tire pressure, and sun roof warning…”
filed Apr 16, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
S2209000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 2, 2022
Engine problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 44 | 11% |
| 2010 Liberty | 20 | 10% |
| 2009 Liberty | 7 | 6% |
| 2008 Liberty | 31 | 6% |
| 2007 Liberty | 16 | 2% |
| 2006 Liberty | 30 | 2% |
| 2005 Liberty | 30 | 3% |
| 2004 Liberty | 32 | 3% |
| 2003 Liberty | 25 | 2% |
| 2002 Liberty | 74 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Jeep Liberty
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.