2011 Jeep Liberty: check engine light

7 of the 181 complaints about the 2011 Jeep Liberty describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 76,310
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2012
14
2011
7
2010
6
2009
6
2008
14
2007
8
2006
32
2005
34
2004
23
2003
27
2002
47
2001
1

What owners say

Filed Aug 31, 2026 · Airbags, Brakes · MO

I have owned this vehicle since 2011 and began having issues with passenger airbag light coming on intermittently or sometimes staying on during trip whether a passenger was in the seat or not. Had to install a new motor in 2025 due to antifreeze overflowing into engine components apparently after overheating even though gauge on dash never indicated issue. Squeeking sound when putting vehicle into reverse, cert mechanic installed front pads and rotors and rear brake pads and left rear brake caliper for a total cost of $620. Traveled to kc (appx 100 miles) one day later and vehicle began losing acceleration, stuttered and seeemed to surge intermitently then rear brake began locking up and smoking excessively before illuminating a check engine light. Draggin/locking rear brake broke loose on drive back home but still had check engine light. Took back to mechanic who diagnosed rapid misfire on cylinder no. 1 but was not able to trace cause. Recommended taking to dealership for diagnostic at a cost of $150 per hour. All 3 issues I am reporting are apparently pervasive with this vehicle as I have read numerous documented complaints from customers having the same or similar issues. However, the federal safety agency website indicates that there are no recalls associated with my vehicle. This is unacceptable!!

Filed Jun 14, 2023 · Transmission · 73,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact heard a clicking sounding and the vehicle lunged forward. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed by a dealer. The contact was referred to the dealer. The dealer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the soft top cover underneath the sun roof would not pull out correctly. The soft top was part of the electrical system. The failure caused an electrical short in the engine and the check engine, tire pressure, and sun roof warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to garavel jeep (300 westport ave, norwalk, ct 06851, (203) 424-2688) where it was diagnosed that a new egr valve needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Engine · 76,310 miles · NC

2011 jeep liberty with 76,310 experienced immediate and catastrophic engine failure while driving on a city street. Just prior to failing the oil pressure and check engines lights came on. A knocking noise occurred right before failure. Oil blew from the engine covering roadway under the vehicle. The vehicle was always serviced by the local jeep dealership per the recommended schedules. The vehicle was towed to the same dealership where it was serviced. Tear down of the engine by jeep certified technicians revealed several failed components making exact root cause of failure unknown. Cost to replace the engine and related parts was $7,800. Chrysler customer care was contacted about covering the cost of the engine. Any assistance by chrysler was denied.

Filed May 23, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · NE

The check service engine light comes on because of the gas cap even if the gas cap has been replaced with a manufacture gas cap. The air bag light comes on and off for no reason.

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Electrical · 103,000 miles · FL

I was leaving work about a month ago and I was going about 45mph. All of a sudden my car sounded like it was in neutral when it was in drive. I had to switch to the number 2 on my column just to get it to drive. Then, my air bag light, ABS light, hazard lights, engine light, battery light, and probably multiple others came on. My speedometer went crazy and said I was driving at 0 MPH. My car starting shaking like it was going to shut off in the middle of the road. Luckily, I was able to get it into a parking lot where it shut off and completely died. It sounded like a clicking but would not start when turning the key. I am very lucky that I did not get stuck in the road when it started to die and get t-boned. This should be addressed before it causes someone to crash.

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 39,700 miles · OH

Own 2011 jeep liberty, problem is thetipm dash lights on, are ABS, traction control, air bag, check engine, brakes,seatbelt,speedometer . At first they re flashed it and up dated software , which ended up being 3 times,at no charge obviously they know theres a problem , now they said need to replace tipm 1100 $ to replace ( so much for no charge )after replacement,now they say the ABS module is bad unother 600$ ,did they cause that problem from re-flashing 3 times , did re-seach there are thousands @ thousands upon thousand of complaints