Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Jeep Liberty has 2 recalls, 384 complaints, and a 3-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
384
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
17V640000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant r...
13V282000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-201...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Jeep Liberty SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,WHEELS | My daughter was hit by a semi truck on US-23 today. The trailer fishtailed hit the back end of Jee... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Skyroof suddenly stopped working and will not close. No dealers will fix as thry say parts aren't lo... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while making a right turn on a main ro... |
| May 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while attempting ... |
| Jan 17, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | The contact's sister owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that upon opening the door of the ... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle gears slipped into neutral but back to drive without assistance on my part. Once at a st... |
| May 14, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was a loud bang... |
| Oct 26, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | MY JEEP HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER FOR OVER 23 SERVICES FROM RECALLS, DEFECTIVE PARTS, ALTERED PARTS, E... |
| Jul 10, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | The entire dashboard set of alarm lights go ON as soon as the vehicle starts. The speedometer stops ... |
| Jun 19, 2023 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, th... |
| May 29, 2023 | AIR BAGS | While my vehicle was sitting in our driveway, the AHR for the drivers seat activated. while at the t... |
| May 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I was driving on the roadway when suddenly the front driver side power switch (which controls the au... |
| May 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | air conditioner, horn and various dash lights not working properly or at all |
| May 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission burnt out after only 128,000 miles. Got code 0869 and took to two auto shop and both s... |
| Mar 18, 2023 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, during ... |
| Feb 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Electrical issue with drivers side front blinker works when headlights are off but when headlights a... |
| Dec 22, 2022 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Horn stopped working. Tested actual horn another way and it operates properly but when driving it do... |
| Sep 13, 2022 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the veh... |
| Jul 5, 2022 | SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Transmission failure due to not being replaced when scheduled for maintenance |
| Feb 3, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My heater takes 45-60 mins to heat up my car, and it doesn’t blow full force when it’s on the highes... |