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2012 Jeep Liberty visibility problems

18 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 40,111.

owner complaints
18
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
40,111
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Sun/moon roof assembly
    4
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
    2
  • Windshield
    1
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core
    1
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Liberty visibility problems in other years

20022003200420052006200720082009201020112012

Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Jeep Liberty visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 15

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2012 Jeep Liberty owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 31, 2023 · Visibility · 140,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, during a rain shower, the sunroof opened inadvertently allowing water to enter the passenger cabin. The contact attempted to close the sunroof; however, he could hear that the motor was making a whirring sound, but the sunroof failed to close. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the sunroof was not on track and that the parts to perform the repair were unavailable. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2019 · Visibility · 130,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. While driving 60 MPH, the contact heard a snap sound and noticed that the sun roof popped off the track. The failure occurred without warning. The contact exited the highway immediately to check the crack in the sun roof. The vehicle was taken to palmen motors (5431 75th st, kenosha, wi 53142, (262) 671-1935) where it was diagnosed, but the results were not disclosed. The dealer stated that they would not repair the vehicle because the part was no longer manufactured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was in the process of finding parts for the sun roof. The failure mileage was 130,000. ..*bf

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Visibility · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the sky view retractable sun roof failed to open and close properly. Jim shorkey chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (13230 us-30, north huntingdon, pa 15642, (412) 872-2400) was notified of the failure and indicated the extensive nature of the repair, but had not remedied the failure in a reasonable time frame. The failure continued to the point that the contact had to manually close the sky view retractable sun roof with force. Tape was later applied due to air noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the independent supplier of the part was no longer in production. The failure mileage was not available. *bf

Filed Oct 26, 2018 · Engine, Visibility · 81,150 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated that heat failed to blow out of the air vents inside the vehicle, even though the blower was working. The vehicle was taken to ed voyles chrysler dodge jeep ram (844‑715‑5921, located at 789 cobb pkwy se, marietta, ga 30060) where it was diagnosed that the blower module and the resister module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a year later. The contact called the same dealer and was iniformed that someone would call back. The contact was not called back. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 81,150. *tt *jb consumer stated although the radiator was replaced the radiator started leaking.

Filed Jun 29, 2018 · Visibility · 40,111 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the sky slider's plastic piece inside rail fractured while the contact was opening the sky slider. Due to the faulty piece, the sky slider failed to open or close. The dealer (atlantic chrysler jeep dodge ram, 130 sunrise hwy, west islip, ny 11795, (631) 422-0123) was contacted and informed the contact that the parts were no longer available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,111. *tt

Filed Jan 10, 2018 · Visibility · 42,000 miles · SC

The clamps have broken on the driver's side window tract. This is preventing the window to raise or lower. I have to either raise or lower the window by placing my hands on the glass.I have had this problem before in my 2010 jeep liberty. I was stationary when this happened after trying to roll my window down.

Filed Jan 2, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 85,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the heater box did not produce heat. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician replaced the heater box. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer assistance. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v282000 (electrical system, air bags) and 17v640000 (seats, air bags). The failure mileage was 85,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Visibility · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact noticed that the front driver's side window failed to work without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (redlands chrysler jeep dodge ram, 500 w redlands blvd, redlands, ca 92373) where it was diagnosed that the driver's side window regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑992‑1997 and was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under the warranty and the contact had to pay for the repair. A case number was not provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 30, 2017 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · AR

The wipers start working by themselves while driving down the road. It is very scary and I am worried what else will go wrong!!! :(

Filed Feb 23, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · MD

Faulty tipm, front window washer not functioning, keyless entry issues, engine starting issues, etc.

Questions about the 2012 Jeep Liberty visibility

Does the 2012 Jeep Liberty have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Jeep Liberty, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2012 Jeep Liberty visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 40,111 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Jeep Liberty visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Liberty have the most visibility problems?

The Jeep Liberty model years with the most visibility complaints are 2006 (430 complaints), 2007 (232 complaints) and 2004 (121 complaints).

Other 2012 Jeep Liberty problems

Airbags 169Electrical 117Engine 51Transmission 34Body 24Lights 20Seats 16Brakes 12Fuel system 11Driver assistance 10Acceleration 8Seat belts 8Wheels 8Steering 6Suspension 5Tires 2

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