2011 Jeep Liberty Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2011 Jeep Liberty, 9% of that year's total complaints, with 4 crashes and 6 injuries reported. The median mileage at failure is 52,000 miles, and there is no related recall on file.
- Brakes complaints
- 17
- 9% of 181
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 52,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the rear brakes suddenly locking up while driving, sometimes accompanied by a burning smell, forcing the vehicle to a stop or requiring it to be towed.
- Several complaints describe the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminating at the same time the brakes locked up or failed to respond fully.
- Some drivers report the brake pedal feeling soft or only partially engaging, with the vehicle failing to fully stop even after multiple hard presses.
- One owner reported a brake caliper freezing on the rear left wheel along with repeated ABS sensor replacements and a melting brake hose that damaged the pad and rotor.
- Multiple complaints describe brake failure or lockup occurring on repeat occasions after dealer repairs, with the issue returning weeks or months later.
When 2011 Jeep Liberty brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 28, 2012, latest Aug 31, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2011 Jeep Liberty
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Liberty model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Jeep Liberty?
- NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2011 Jeep Liberty, which is 9% of the 181 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Jeep Liberty?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2011 Jeep Liberty.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2011 Jeep Liberty?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2011 Jeep Liberty is 52,000 miles.
- Did brake problems cause crashes or injuries on the 2011 Jeep Liberty?
- NHTSA complaint data links 4 crashes and 6 injuries to brake-related issues on the 2011 Jeep Liberty, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2011 Jeep Liberty compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2011 model had 17 brake complaints (9% share), fewer than the 2010 model's 29 complaints (15% share) but more in share than the 2012 model's 21 complaints (5% share).