2012 Jeep Liberty Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Jeep Liberty.
Worst 2012 Jeep Liberty Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Jeep Liberty.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 168 | 15 | 1 | 52,993 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 115 | 2 | 8 | 131,529 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 44 | — | 7 | 75,689 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 33 | 3 | — | 66,443 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 20 | — | 2 | 54,116 mi | |
| Body Structure | 18 | 4 | 1 | 49,019 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 16 | — | — | 48,142 mi | |
| Brakes | 12 | — | 1 | 136,027 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 11 | — | — | 33,308 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 10 | — | — | 161,089 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 85,626 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | 1 | — | 50,845 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | — | 40,276 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | 3 | — | 82,225 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 13,963 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | 2 | — | 50,481 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Jeep Liberty
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~806,250 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2012 Jeep Liberty — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Liberty reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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