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 | — | 69 | Good |
| 2011 | 2 | 129 | 19 | — | 72 | Good |
| 2010 | 0 | 141 | 6 | — | 84 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 1 | 71 | 6 | — | 88 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 3 | 368 | 29 | — | 63 | Fair |
| 2007 | 5 | 454 | 12 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2006 | 6 | 916 | 17 | — | 51 | Fair |
| 2005 | 6 | 686 | 30 | 8 | 31 | Poor |
| 2004 | 9 | 769 | 59 | — | 41 | Poor |
| 2003 | 8 | 842 | 103 | 1 | 36 | Poor |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Liberty Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Liberty scores 8 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 60/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 42 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 88/100 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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