2011 Jeep Liberty Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2011 Jeep Liberty has a complaint index of 29, ranks 6th worst out of 8 model years, and earns a 'Good' verdict compared to other Liberty years. It has 181 complaints, 3 recalls, and no reported deaths.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 29/100
- #6 of 8 Liberty years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 181
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 16
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 19
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17.5
- 15.5 city / 21.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 19 / 0
Top 2011 Jeep Liberty problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report brakes failing to fully respond, with the pedal only depressing partway and the vehicle slowing but not stopping.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle surging or continuing to accelerate when the brake pedal was applied, leading to collisions.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in some crashes, including a deer collision and a low-speed head-on impact.
- Owners describe a front suspension or steering failure, including a broken control arm/ball joint and a broken front axle, both leading to loss of control.
- One owner reported a burning smell and smoke from under the hood while driving on the highway, which progressed to a fire engulfing the front end.
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?
- Compared to other Liberty model years, the 2011 is rated 'Good' with a complaint index of 29, ranking 6th worst out of 8 years tracked.
- What are the most common problems on the 2011 Jeep Liberty?
- The top problem area is the Electrical System, accounting for 23% of complaints, followed closely by Airbags and Fuel System issues, each at 19%.
- Does the 2011 Jeep Liberty have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Jeep Liberty covering Structure & Body, Airbags, and Steering components, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Jeep Liberty should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2005 and 2006 Liberty years are rated 'Avoid' with complaint indexes of 86 and 100, the highest among the 8 years tracked. The 2011 is rated 'Good' by comparison.
- At what mileage do 2011 Jeep Liberty problems typically show up?
- Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 58,910 miles, though Electrical System and Brakes issues show up earlier at a median of 52,000 miles.