2011 JEEP LIBERTY Complaints and Recall Information

The 2011 JEEP LIBERTY has 1 complaint and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to fuel tank operation. One complaint involves fuel spitting back when filling the tank, causing spilling and potential safety hazards.

Common Issues

• Fuel tank malfunction. Gas spits back from the full tank during fueling, drips down the vehicle, and onto the ground creating a dangerous condition.

There are five recalls concerning safety systems on the 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. The recalls mostly involve steering column defects and occupant restraint systems including air bags and active head restraints.

Recalls

• Steering column pivot rivet. NHTSA recall 11V315000 affects 11,096 vehicles due to missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivets. This defect compromises steering column support in frontal crashes, reducing frontal impact safety and increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the rivet at no cost, with recall service starting July 4, 2011.
• Occupant restraint control module electrical. NHTSA recall 13V282000 covers approximately 442,320 vehicles for electrical over-stress in the occupant restraint control module. This issue may prevent active head restraints from deploying during rear impacts, increasing injury risk. Dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the control module free of charge. Notification began November 19, 2013.
• Active headrest deployment failure. NHTSA recall 17V640000 involves 363,930 vehicles where a component in the occupant restraint controller may fail, preventing active headrests from deploying in rear-end crashes. The defect raises injury risks for front seat occupants. Dealers will replace the occupant restraint controller at no charge. Recall service began December 4, 2017.

Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety systems might have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney can help clarify options for vehicle owners dealing with prolonged safety defects or malfunctions.