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2011 Jeep Liberty Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 26 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Jeep Liberty, 14% of its 181 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 57,518. No related recall is on file for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
26
14% of 181
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
57,518 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Sudden unintended acceleration when the brake pedal is pressed, in some cases leading to crashes into other vehicles or walls.
  • Accelerator pedal sticking or becoming unresponsive, causing the vehicle to speed up on its own even after dealer replacement of the throttle body sensor.
  • Engine stalling or shutting off completely while driving at low and highway speeds, sometimes with loss of power steering.
  • Coolant leaking into the driver's side floorboard traced to a defective heater core.
  • Engine check light staying on continuously with dealers unable to diagnose a cause.
  • Rough starting with loud noise and shaking, followed by the engine repeatedly cutting off.

When 2011 Jeep Liberty engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 27, 2011, latest Aug 31, 2026.

2011 Jeep Liberty engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2011Oct 2013Aug 2015Oct 2016Nov 2017Feb 2019Aug 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2011 to Aug 2026; peak Oct 2018 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Jeep Liberty

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Liberty model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201031 (16%)
  2. 201126 (14%)
  3. 201257 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Jeep Liberty?
NHTSA lists 26 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Jeep Liberty, making up 14% of the 181 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Jeep Liberty engine problems?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for the engine complaints reported on the 2011 Jeep Liberty.
At what mileage do 2011 Jeep Liberty engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2011 Jeep Liberty is 57,518 miles.
Did the 2011 Jeep Liberty engine issues cause any crashes or injuries?
Within the engine problem area, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries reported for the 2011 Jeep Liberty.
How does the 2011 Liberty compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2011 Jeep Liberty had 26 engine complaints (14% share), compared to 31 complaints (16% share) in 2010 and 57 complaints (15% share) in 2012.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.