2012 Jeep Liberty service brakes problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Jeep Liberty — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The entire dashboard set of alarm lights go ON as soon as the vehicle starts. The speedometer stops working, the hand break light is on so it appears as it actually activates it and it slows the vehicle impacting drivability, the radiator fan is constantly working, the 4WD mode is activated by…”
filed Jul 26, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated after purchasing and driving from the dealer bi auto sales (1431 church st, bohemia, ny 11716) an abnormal noise was heard, the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the…”
filed Mar 16, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Switch - clutch starter interlock & master cylinder assembly - clutch
107418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 18, 2025
Service Brakes problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Liberty | 11 | 6% |
| 2010 Liberty | 12 | 6% |
| 2009 Liberty | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Liberty | 18 | 3% |
| 2007 Liberty | 14 | 2% |
| 2006 Liberty | 22 | 2% |
| 2005 Liberty | 13 | 1% |
| 2004 Liberty | 20 | 2% |
| 2003 Liberty | 12 | 1% |
| 2002 Liberty | 17 | 1% |
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.