Jeep Liberty — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-09-01. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Avoid: 2002, 2006, 2003 · Best bets: 2009, 2011, 2010, 2012, 2008, 2007
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 1808 |
| 2003 | 1350 |
| 2004 | 1100 |
| 2005 | 1118 |
| 2006 | 1371 |
| 2007 | 703 |
| 2008 | 541 |
| 2009 | 108 |
| 2010 | 197 |
| 2011 | 180 |
| 2012 | 385 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Recommended | 385 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2011 | Recommended | 180 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2010 | Recommended | 197 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2009 | Recommended | 108 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2008 | Recommended | 541 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2007 | Recommended | 703 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2006 | Avoid | 1371 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2005 | Caution | 1118 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2004 | Caution | 1100 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2003 | Avoid | 1350 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2002 | Avoid | 1808 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2001 | Not enough data | 10 | Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 2000 | Not enough data | 6 | Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |