2011 Jeep Liberty Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
50/100
#2 most-complained of 3 Liberty years
The 2011 Jeep Liberty has 181 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 50, and 3 recalls, ranking 2nd-worst among the 3 model years with data. Electrical System issues top the complaint list at 23% share, with median failure mileage of 58,910 miles overall.
- Complaints
- 181
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 16 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 19 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17.5
- 15.5 city / 21.5 hwy
Top 2011 Jeep Liberty problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System42 (23%)
- Airbags35 (19%)
- Fuel System35 (19%)
- Engine26 (14%)
- Structure & Body20 (11%)
- Brakes17 (9%)
- Other13 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers13 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (4%)
What owners report
- Some owners report the front suspension control arm or ball joint broke while driving, leading to loss of control.
- Others describe the front axle breaking, causing the vehicle to veer into a wall.
- Several owners report brakes failing to respond fully when pressed, with the vehicle slowing but not stopping.
- Some drivers report the vehicle surged forward when the brake pedal was depressed, striking objects or other vehicles.
- Owners describe airbags failing to deploy or deploying with excessive force during collisions, causing injuries.
- One report describes a burning smell and smoke from under the hood while driving, followed by the front end catching fire.
2011 Jeep Liberty recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V640000Oct 10, 2017Structure & Body363,930 vehicles
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 restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
Risk: If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
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.
- NHTSA 13V282000Jul 2, 2013Airbags442,320 vehicles
Air bags
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, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
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 November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
- NHTSA 11V315000Jun 8, 2011Steering11,096 vehicles
Steering:column
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty, dodge caliber, jeep compass, jeep patriot, dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.
Risk: A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
2011 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.
2011 compared with other Liberty years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Jeep Liberty reliable?
- NHTSA lists 181 complaints for the 2011 Jeep Liberty with a complaint index of 50, ranking 2nd-worst among the 3 Liberty model years with data. Electrical System problems make up the largest share of complaints at 23%.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Jeep Liberty?
- The top problem areas reported are Electrical System (42 complaints, 23% share), Airbags (35 complaints, 19% share), and Fuel System (35 complaints, 19% share).
- Does the 2011 Jeep Liberty have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Jeep Liberty covering Structure & Body, Airbags, and Steering, none marked do-not-drive.
- What mileage do 2011 Jeep Liberty problems typically show up at?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported problems is 58,910 miles, with Airbags issues appearing later at a median of 83,000 miles and Transmission & Powertrain issues appearing earlier at 35,810 miles.
- How does the 2011 Jeep Liberty compare to other years?
- The 2011 model has a complaint index of 50, compared to 0 for 2010 and 100 for 2012, placing it 2nd-worst out of the 3 years with data.