2009 Jeep Liberty Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2009 Jeep Liberty has 108 complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking it 8th worst (best) among 8 model years. It carries a Good verdict, though the rating is capped because complaint records for 2005-2009 are less complete.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #8 of 8 Liberty years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 108
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17.5
- 15.5 city / 21.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2009 Jeep Liberty problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System21 (19%)
- Fuel System21 (19%)
- Structure & Body21 (19%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires20 (19%)
- Other13 (12%)
- Airbags12 (11%)
- Engine12 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers8 (7%)
- Brakes3 (3%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report unintended engine surge from a stopped position while pulling into a parking space, in one case resulting in a collision.
- Owners describe sudden engine stalling at 20 mph and above or while stopped, sometimes with an abnormal RPM increase near 40 mph and the check engine light on.
- One owner reported smoke and flames from the engine while coming to a stop, destroying the vehicle.
- Owners describe the liftgate switch failing repeatedly due to corroded latch switches, requiring multiple replacements.
- Some owners report curtain airbags deploying without warning during acceleration, tied to a fractured drive shaft after water entered the heat shield.
- Owners describe brake light failures and turn signal lamp assemblies leaking water, causing dim or non-functional lights and possible wiring corrosion.
2009 Jeep Liberty recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2009 Jeep Liberty fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21.5 MPG
- Combined
- 17.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other Liberty years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Jeep Liberty reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 108 complaints for the 2009 Liberty and a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 8 model years tracked. It carries a Good verdict, ranking 8th worst out of 8 years.
- Does the 2009 Jeep Liberty have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2009 Jeep Liberty.
- What is the top problem area for the 2009 Jeep Liberty?
- Electrical System complaints make up the largest share, 21 complaints or 19 percent of the total, followed closely by Fuel System and Structure & Body issues, each also at 21 complaints and 19 percent.
- Why is the 2009 Jeep Liberty verdict capped at Good instead of Best?
- The verdict is capped to Good because complaint records for the 2005-2009 model years are considered less complete, not because of a high complaint count.
- How does the 2009 Liberty compare to other years?
- The 2009 Liberty's complaint index of 0 is far lower than the 2006 model's index of 100 or the 2005 model's index of 86, both rated Avoid, and lower than the 2012 model's Caution rating.