2012 Jeep Liberty: jerking or lurching

5 of the 385 complaints about the 2012 Jeep Liberty describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 61,850
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2012
5
2011
2
2010
2
2009
1
2008
2
2007
5
2006
11
2005
11
2004
11
2003
14
2002
15

What owners say

Filed Nov 9, 2022 · Steering · 109,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lurched to the right out of the lane. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering functionality and excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle back into the lane. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the failure had become constant and had stopped driving the vehicle. The contact towed the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rack and pinon, power steering kit, and brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred after retrieving the vehicle from the dealer. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2019 · Suspension, Transmission · 255,000 miles · MI

I had to have my rf hub bearing replaced 3 times. My vehicle was purchased new. The first time milage was around 75000 mile second was at about 150 and again around 255 its appears once a year. I am now having problems with leaks. My transmission is leaking, water pump leaking and oil all at once. Going in for inspection today. Started with trans leak followed by these other leaks. I noticed the vehicle was leaking trans fluid and it was jerking hesitate to go into gear. Added trans fluid was find but found myself adding more fluid within next 2 days so I know it has to be checked out. Now the vehicle is running hot my reservoir was not at max so I filled it up. Needle started go up to hot mark but did not get hot no smoke nothing. Would go back down as long as I was driving. Checked today ending oil and it is low. Just had oil change over a month ago. Will keep you informed after inspection. My vehicle is now at 255 thousand miles. I have had regular maintenance.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · NJ

2012 jeep liberty, 55,000 miles. I stopped at a red light. When the light turned green I hit the gas to move forward and the truck went nowhere for about 5 seconds, when the transmission finally engaged. The truck jerked and I finally went forward. This truck has been checked with an independent mechanic then brought to the dealership as it is still under extended warranty. Very disappointing, as I love this truck. I guess I will be hesitant to buy another jeep.

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · 61,850 miles · CO

I was driving 35 miles per hour, the ESC warning light came on, car is jerking when you are coming to a stop. The ESC is flashing. I bought this car new in 2012 ,this is the third time in three weeks this has happened. First two time light when off when vehicle was turned off not this time. Check engine light also on this time.

Filed Mar 28, 2015 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 30,781 miles · NY

While driving the ESC off came on and the jeep driving strange . It is jerking when you are coming to a stop. Although you are driving in 2nd it is flashing 4wdl. The ESC off is flashing. It is scary driving when this is happening . Also since I bought this car new in 2012 , I had to pay for the brake light to be change five times already. I think these jeeps have electrical problems.