Is the Jeep Liberty Reliable?
2002–2012 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Jeep Liberty Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 268 | 20 | — | 50 | Fair |
| 2011 | 2 | 129 | 19 | — | 51 | Fair |
| 2010 | 2 | 141 | 6 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 2009 | 1 | 71 | 6 | — | 62 | Fair |
| 2008 | 3 | 368 | 29 | — | 45 | Fair |
| 2007 | 3 | 454 | 12 | — | 49 | Fair |
| 2006 | 5 | 916 | 17 | — | 37 | Poor |
| 2005 | 2 | 686 | 30 | 8 | 0 | Poor |
| 2004 | 5 | 769 | 59 | — | 35 | Poor |
| 2003 | 6 | 842 | 103 | 1 | 22 | Poor |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Liberty Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Liberty scores 27 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Jeep Liberty Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 4644 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Jeep Liberty reliable?+
The Jeep Liberty scores 41/100 on our reliability index — rated "Poor." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 31 recall campaigns and 4644 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Liberty is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2009 Liberty achieved the highest reliability score of 62/100 with 1 recall and 71 complaints.
How many miles does a Liberty last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Jeep Liberty owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Liberty will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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