Jeep Liberty years to avoid
More than twice the Liberty's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Jeep Liberty years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Jeep Liberty complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Jeep Liberty problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension1,970
- Fuel system1,774
- Airbags1,353
- Visibility1,181
- Electrical889
- Body885
- Engine598
- Transmission503
- Brakes349
- Steering340
- Lights233
- Seat belts232
Most reported problems on the Jeep Liberty
Power windows 690Stalling 226Grinding brakes 174Fire or smoke 150Headlights 149Engine failure 116Wipers 110ABS 102Won't start 101Power steering loss 93Pulling 81Fuel leak 81Jerking 79Loss of power 76Overheating 63Tire blowout 62Harsh shifting 54Misfire 41
Jeep Liberty problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 84 | 385 | Airbags | 50,000 | 2 | 19 | |
| 2011 | 89 | 181 | Electrical | 58,910 | 3 | 16 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 91 | 197 | Electrical | 62,000 | 2 | 13 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 94 | 108 | Fuel system | 61,700 | 0 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 78 | 541 | Fuel system | 60,000 | 4 | 11 | |
| 2007 | 71 | 703 | Visibility | 55,000 | 6 | 25 | |
| 2006 | 45 | 1,372 | Visibility | 56,500 | 9 | 40 | |
| 2005 | 55 | 1,118 | Fuel system | 69,985 | 5 | 73 | |
| 2004 | 53 | 1,101 | Suspension | 65,120 | 7 | 86 | |
| 2003 | 44 | 1,353 | Suspension | 70,000 | 7 | 134 | |
| 2002 | 33 | 1,808 | Airbags | 83,000 | 8 | 174 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 85 | 10 | Airbags | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2000 | - | 6 | Suspension | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 30
Questions about the Jeep Liberty
What years of the Jeep Liberty should you avoid?
2002. It has more than twice the Jeep Liberty's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2002 alone has 1,808, mostly about airbags and suspension.
What is the best year for a used Jeep Liberty?
2009, 2011 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (108, 181 and 197).
What is the most common problem with the Jeep Liberty?
Suspension, with 1,970 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (1,774) and airbags (1,353).
How many recalls does the Jeep Liberty have?
30 recalls between 2000 and 2012. The 2006 model year has the most, with 9.
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