2011 Jeep Liberty: engine failure

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

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 80,000
recalls: 0

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

Engine failure by model year

2012
3
2011
7
2010
7
2009
2
2008
5
2007
5
2006
8
2005
14
2004
6
2003
19
2002
40

What owners say

Filed Feb 15, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 151,000 miles · AL

Purchased vehicle used in january 2020. Five days later, the first dtc illuminated, and it has been an absolute nightmare ever since. So far I have replaced the purge valve, water pump, serpentine belt, radiator, alternator, pcv valve, tensioner assembly, front brakes, left exhaust manifold, door seals, sway bar bushings/links - all within the first 10,000 miles. Brake caliper pistons seized and locked, causing brakes to smoke and overheat, discovered exhaust leak only after developing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Even after all of that, the vehicle still sounds awful and has serious performance issues. I fully expect that the engine will be toast any day, and I still have almost three years worth of payments left on it.

Filed Jan 15, 2021 · Brakes · 1 miles · CO

My vehicle was in motion and I was driving on a three lane street with a speed limit of 45 MPH when the ABS brake system suddenly seized. The brakes remained engaged and the only way I could drive my car was to put it in reverse, then neutral then drive. My entire drive home I could hear the brakes and whenever I had to stop at a stop sign the brakes would lock.

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 Oct 2, 2018 · Engine · 97,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the engine seized without warning and the vehicle was unable to be driven. Quirk chrysler dodge jeep ram (830 plain st, marshfield, ma 02050, (781) 319-3000) diagnosed that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2017 · Engine · 120,000 miles · FL

While sitting at a stop light, my jeep just shut off with no warning. When I tried to restart it, it made a strange sound while it was turning over. I called a tow truck to take it to the dealership & was told that the engine valves were damaged & will require a new engine at $8100.00

Filed Dec 5, 2016 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the engine started making noise while warming up after the starter was changed. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the engine did not leak, but consumed the oil and blew a rod. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 01/27/17*lj updated 7/13/18*jb

Filed Jan 7, 2013 · Seat belts · 51,559 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the rear driver's side seat belt seized and he was unable to disengage the seat belt. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 51,559.