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.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Jeep Liberty
- 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.
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.