2012 Jeep Liberty electrical system problems
117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Jeep Liberty — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield wipers inadvertently activated. The contact turned the windshield wipers on and off to deactivate the windshield wipers. Additionally, the headlights inadvertently illuminated…”
filed Jul 24, 2026
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 94,000 and at the time of…”
filed May 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Liberty | 42 | 23% |
| 2010 Liberty | 41 | 21% |
| 2009 Liberty | 19 | 18% |
| 2008 Liberty | 123 | 23% |
| 2007 Liberty | 67 | 10% |
| 2006 Liberty | 147 | 11% |
| 2005 Liberty | 60 | 5% |
| 2004 Liberty | 80 | 7% |
| 2003 Liberty | 72 | 5% |
| 2002 Liberty | 118 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.