NHTSA Data Explorer

Jeep Liberty

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

8,868

Active records

Recalls

37

Active records

TSBs

325

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

16

Injuries

610

Crashes

594

Fires

155

Top reported issues — Jeep Liberty

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Condition issue

2,403

Safety restraint issue

1,259

Operating state

1,183

Access/entry issue

1,076

Reporting mechanism

1,024

Fluid issue

604

Noise

603

Safety restraint behavior

571

Engine behavior

411

Thermal issue

302

Lighting behavior

288

Vibration/harshness

267

Steering behavior

234

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

230

Braking behavior

229

Performance issue

211

Ride/handling behavior

197

Electrical issue

193

Driver assistance issue

182

Starting behavior

145

Recent change

119

HVAC behavior

109

Wiper/washer behavior

101

Smell

83

Powering on/off behavior

70

Infotainment behavior

39

Communication/network issue

6

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2006 JEEP LIBERTY

Filed Apr 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was loose, with a clunking sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken for inspection and failed the inspection. The vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic, and the contact was informed that the driver's side ball joint was detaching and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another certified mechanic to be repaired. Two years later, the…

2008 JEEP LIBERTY

Filed Mar 31, 2026


Airbag light has been coming on and stays on. When I start my vehicle the airbag in the dash on passenger side sounds like it’s trying to escape. Scary. I have a service appointment for April 2, 2026, Thursday. They can’t get me in sooner. I understand the recall doesn’t apply. I’m stating that it SHOULD! Please expand your recall to more Jeep models. I want this on record as I am deeply concerned about my safety.

2005 JEEP LIBERTY

Filed Mar 22, 2026


i recieved the car from a private party and he stated no issues but since older car and now registration is due it states theres still an open recall is this vehicle still covered for it?

2003 JEEP LIBERTY

Filed Mar 11, 2026


The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel to the left or the right, the steering wheel was difficult to turn due to a loss of power steering assist. There was a grinding sound while turning the steering wheel. The sound was loud enough to hear outside of the vehicle. There was an unknown orange warning light displayed briefly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact found information online related to…

2006 JEEP LIBERTY

Filed Mar 9, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Jeep Liberty on January 16, 2026, from a used car dealer. While attempting to obtain insurance for the vehicle, the insurance company discovered a mileage discrepancy. The insurance company informed the contact that the vehicle could not be insured due to the mileage discrepancy. The dealer was contacted however, while attempting to retrieve a Carfax report; Carfax could not provide the report. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 143,000;…

2008 JEEP LIBERTY

Filed Mar 5, 2026


Suspension rotting out for jeeps were recalled up until 2007. My 2008 jeep has the same issue with rotted suspension bars. Originally recalls were for 2005 they added up to 2007. Mine is a 2008. We need to add another year suspension bar is rusted in half. 158 thousand miles. the rest of underbody is solid. .

2011 JEEP LIBERTY

Filed Feb 24, 2026


Always had Transmissions / power train problems with it until now my mechanic and his Transmissions specialist said that I need a new transmission. They and all other mechanics and people who owned these jeeps or known people who owned these jeeps said they have major Transmissions / power train problems that eventually require new Transmissions on short timings compared to all other vehicles.

2006 JEEP LIBERTY

Filed Feb 7, 2026


The front lower ball joints have repeatedly failed under recall. The dealer says I now have to pay to have it repaired properly, under recall

2008 JEEP LIBERTY

Filed Feb 3, 2026


I am having problems when I back up and turn the steering wheel it starts to make noise and it slows down line it don't want to turn. And my EPS light will not turn off no matter what I do to it. There is something seriously wrong when I'm backing up n turning the wheels if you could please help me an if it has nothing to do with the recall but I'm sure it dies let me know what it is. Thank You [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM…

2006 JEEP LIBERTY

Filed Jan 27, 2026


Vehicle: 2006 Jeep Liberty VIN: [XXX] Summary: The front lower ball joint on my 2006 Jeep Liberty failed while the vehicle was in normal use. This failure matches the defect described in NHTSA Recall 06V288000 (Chrysler F23), which involves corrosion and separation of the front lower ball joints. My VIN does not currently show this recall as open, but the failure occurred exactly as described in the recall documentation. Details: In November 2025, the front end of the vehicle collapsed due to…

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