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2011 Jeep Liberty Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Jeep Liberty, 11% of its 181 total complaints, at a median 54,000 miles. The Sky Slider soft/sunroof failures dominate the reports, alongside a related recall for a 2012 model year occupant restraint controller issue.

Structure & Body complaints
20
11% of 181
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
54,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • The Sky Slider soft top or sunroof separates, slides open, or leaks water while driving, sometimes at highway speed.
  • Rear liftgate 'gate open' warning light triggers, especially in wet weather, sometimes followed by the alarm sounding repeatedly.
  • Headrest components pop apart and cannot be reset, requiring replacement.
  • Side mirror chrome covers detach from the vehicle at low speed.
  • One owner reported a fire under the hood after smelling burning rubber and hearing a humming noise while driving on the highway.
  • Fuel fill tube gushes fuel back out during filling unless done very slowly, attributed to a faulty fuel roll-over valve.

When 2011 Jeep Liberty body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 18, 2011, latest Dec 27, 2025.

2011 Jeep Liberty structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2011Oct 2014Jan 2016Dec 2016Jul 2018Jan 2019Mar 2022
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2011 to Dec 2025; peak Aug 2011 (1).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Jeep Liberty

  1. 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.

Structure & Body complaints by Liberty model year

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

  1. 201019 (10%)
  2. 201120 (11%)
  3. 201240 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Jeep Liberty?
NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Jeep Liberty, which is 11% of its 181 total complaints for the model year.
What is the most common structure or body problem on the 2011 Jeep Liberty?
The most frequently described issue is the Sky Slider soft top/sunroof separating, sliding open, or leaking, reported at highway speeds and in wet weather.
At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Jeep Liberty is 54,000 miles.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2011 Jeep Liberty?
There is a related recall, campaign 17V640000, but it applies to the 2012 Jeep Liberty and covers an occupant restraint controller that may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying; it does not target the 2011 model year directly.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Jeep Liberty.

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.