2009 Jeep Liberty
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 108
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2009
Opened by NHTSA
19% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 108 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 1,808 |
| 2003 | 1,352 |
| 2004 | 1,101 |
| 2005 | 1,118 |
| 2006 | 1,372 |
| 2007 | 703 |
| 2008 | 541 |
| 2009 | 108 |
| 2010 | 197 |
| 2011 | 181 |
| 2012 | 385 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
19% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing body and roof and pillars.
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I'm the original owner of a 2009 Jeep Liberty with a Skyslider roof that I barely used. I was driving when the Sky Slider roof suddenly blew open and back, snapping the cables and launching pieces of parts like missiles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-12-29
snapped rear control arm. I own this vehicle in a salt state. no issues prior, it literally rusted and snapped with myself and my 5 year old in the car, causing me to lose control and almost crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-15
Skyslider flew back while driving on the freeway, almost caused an accident. Dealership said it would cost 4,000$ to fix, but they can't fix it regardless. I bought this Jeep brand new for 35,000$ 40,000$ after interest.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-29
Electrical system
18% · 19 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On Friday, 07.07.2017, as I was driving into a turn lane from the hwy, I had slowed way down for traffic then picked up speed slightly, not even 10 MPH, to follow cars in the turn lane when the accelerator became sluggish and the Jeep came to a...
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-17
My key on my my 2002 Jeep Liberty will no longer turn the ignition.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-01
Fuel/propulsion system
14% · 15 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Fuel Spit Back During Refueling. When refueling at any gas pump, flammable fuel almost always spits back out of the filler hose, down the side of the vehicle and pools on ground by the tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-20
Air bags
11% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing side/window.
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Head on accident, left side of both vehicles. Vehicle 1 was totaled - no airbag deployment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-09
Wheels
9% · 10 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2009-10-15Suspension09E039000 Rock krawler is recalling 44 performance suspension systems sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicle listed above. These suspension systems were produced with grade 2 carriage bolts…
Remedy: Rock krawler will notify owners and provide a free remedy. The safety recall began on October 15. 2008. All the affected untits have been remedied. Owners may contact rock krawler at…
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2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Jeep Liberty — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 15 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09E039000 · Suspension
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- Is the 2009 Jeep Liberty reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Jeep Liberty is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Liberty?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Jeep Liberty have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.