YearToAvoid

2012 Jeep Liberty Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 21 brake complaints for the 2012 Jeep Liberty, 5% of its 385 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 53,100. There are no brake recalls tied to this year, though owners report sudden brake failure and warning-light issues.

Brakes complaints
21
5% of 385
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
53,100 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report brakes failing without warning, sometimes shortly after a dealer brake replacement.
  • Some describe a front brake line positioned in a way that caused the red brake warning light to stay on.
  • Front brakes reportedly locking up when applied on wet roads while turning at slower speeds.
  • One owner reported brakes dragging and locking up, linked in their account to an ABS malfunction that wore down new brake pads.
  • A brake-related complaint mentioned a fire occurring alongside the brake issue.

When 2012 Jeep Liberty brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 17, 2014, latest Jul 26, 2023.

2012 Jeep Liberty brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2014Jun 2015Jun 2017Mar 2018Aug 2018Jul 2019Mar 2020
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Jul 2023; peak Jun 2014 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2012 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.

  1. 201029 (15%)
  2. 201117 (9%)
  3. 201221 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Jeep Liberty?
NHTSA lists 21 brake complaints for the 2012 Jeep Liberty, which is 5% of the 385 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2012 Jeep Liberty?
No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2012 Jeep Liberty.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2012 Jeep Liberty?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2012 Jeep Liberty is 53,100 miles.
Did the brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes but 1 injury and 1 fire among the brake complaints for the 2012 Jeep Liberty.
How does the 2012 Liberty compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2012 Liberty had 21 brake complaints (5% share), compared to 29 complaints (15% share) for 2010 and 17 complaints (9% share) for 2011.

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.