2011 Jeep Liberty Fuel System Problems
NHTSA has 35 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Jeep Liberty, 19% of its 181 total complaints, the highest share among 2010-2012 model years. Most describe fuel spilling back out during refueling, with median failure mileage at 58,500. No related recalls are listed for this vehicle in the data, though one owner references a separate recall campaign.
- Fuel System complaints
- 35
- 19% of 181
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 58,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Fuel gushes or spews back out of the filler neck right after the gas station pump's auto shut-off triggers, happening at multiple different stations.
- Some owners report the overflow soaking their clothing and shoes and creating gas fumes inside the cabin when doors are opened.
- A dealer diagnosed one case as needing the fuel tank valve replaced after refueling leaks.
- One owner reported the vehicle stalling or nearly stalling after slowing down or stopping, including twice while turning through an intersection, even with more than a quarter tank of fuel.
- One owner mentioned receiving a recall notice referencing campaign number 13v252000 for the fuel system but said the replacement part was unavailable.
When 2011 Jeep Liberty fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 22, 2013, latest Jul 14, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Jeep Liberty
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Liberty model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2011 Jeep Liberty?
- NHTSA lists 35 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Liberty, which is 19% of its 181 total complaints for the year, the highest share among the 2010-2012 model years in this dataset.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Jeep Liberty fuel system?
- The data provided lists no related recalls tied to this complaint area, though one complaint narrative references a recall campaign number, 13v252000.
- What is the main fuel system problem owners describe?
- Most owners describe fuel spilling or gushing back out of the filler neck right after the pump's auto shut-off engages during refueling.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2011 Liberty is 58,500 miles.
- Did any fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires and 0 injuries associated with the 35 Fuel System complaints for this year.