MYRModel Year Report

2012 Jeep Liberty

▲ Better than typical
2012 Jeep Liberty
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
385
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

44% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 1,808 complaints 2002 2003: 1,351 complaints 2004: 1,101 complaints 2004 2005: 1,118 complaints 2006: 1,372 complaints 2006 2007: 703 complaints 2008: 541 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2010: 197 complaints 2010 2011: 181 complaints 2012: 385 complaints 2012 385
2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 1,808 complaints 2002 2003: 1,351 complaints 2003 2004: 1,101 complaints 2004 2005: 1,118 complaints 2005 2006: 1,372 complaints 2006 2007: 703 complaints 2007 2008: 541 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2009 2010: 197 complaints 2010 2011: 181 complaints 2011 2012: 385 complaints 2012 385
2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 1,808 complaints 2002 2003: 1,351 complaints 2003 2004: 1,101 complaints 2004 2005: 1,118 complaints 2005 2006: 1,372 complaints 2006 2007: 703 complaints 2007 2008: 541 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2009 2010: 197 complaints 2010 2011: 181 complaints 2011 2012: 385 complaints 2012 385

2012: 385 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20006
200110
20021,808
20031,351
20041,101
20051,118
20061,372
2007703
2008541
2009108
2010197
2011181
2012385

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

44% · 169 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 2012 Jeep Liberty. While being driven highway speeds, the vehicle was involved in a front end collision and rolled over. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-08

I was involved in an accident in my 2012 Jeep Liberty when another driver pulled left I front of me to make their right turn into a parking lot. My truck drove over hi and on the way down struck a parked car and flipped over on to its hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-24

Also filed under Structure

Electrical system

30% · 117 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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My Jeep has been back to dealer for over 23 services from recalls, defective parts, altered parts, engine, transmission, rear end, braking and many more issues to include sharp items pushes thru seats harming…

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-26

Also filed under Engine and power train

On fri May 11, 2012 8;30 am .I was driving my Jeep Liberty and notice a strong odor in the vehicle then I noticed a burning black smoke coming from my drivers side door control panel , as quickly as I could I pulled off the road into a parking lot...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-20

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-24

Engine

11% · 44 reports
FIREINJURY

Power train

9% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing clutch assembly.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

6% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing body and underbody shields.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2013-10-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-03-09 Jeep Liberty Door Fires
  2. R
    2013-11-19Air bags, electrical system13V282000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on…

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  3. I
    2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
  4. I
    2017-06-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2017-12-25 Occupant Restraint Controller Failure
  5. R
    2017-12-04Air bags, seats17V640000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.

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  6. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
  7. I
    2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
  8. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Jeep Liberty — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 169 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 117 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 44 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V282000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 17V640000 · Air bags, seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2012 Jeep Liberty reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Jeep Liberty is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Jeep Liberty?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Jeep Liberty have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.