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2012 Jeep Liberty
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 385
- Received Mar 2012 to Jul 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Airbag warning light stays on106 complaints · 28% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Glass shatters or cracks without impact14 complaints · 3.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Vehicle catches fire from wiring14 complaints · 3.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #17V640000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
- Recall #13V282000Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 19 crashes, 14 fires, 34 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 50 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 385 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag warning light stays on | 106 | 28% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 14 | 3.6% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 14 | 3.6% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 12 | 3.1% | – | NHTSA recall #13V282000, #17V640000 |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 10 | 2.6% | – | |
| Door ajar light stays on when closed | 9 | 2.3% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 8 | 2.1% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 8 | 2.1% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 7 | 1.8% | – | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 7 | 1.8% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 6 | 1.6% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 6 | 1.6% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 6 | 1.6% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 6 | 1.6% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 6 | 1.6% | – | |
| Heater blows cold air, defroster fails | 6 | 1.6% | – | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 5 | 1.3% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 5 | 1.3% | – | |
| Power window regulator fails and window drops | 4 | 1.0% | – | |
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 4 | 1.0% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #17V640000October 10, 2017363,930 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive; seats: front assembly: head restraint
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.
NHTSA recall #13V282000July 2, 2013442,320 vehicles affected
air bags; electrical system
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2012 Jeep Liberty.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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