The Lemon IndexAll cars · Jeep Liberty · 2009
2009 Jeep Liberty. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 17,700 and 44,000 miles. Median 28,500, from 17 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 29% |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 18% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 12% |
| Engine | 12% |
| Lights | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
09E039000 Jun 2009 Suspension
Defect. ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy. ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Totally integrated power module failure | 2014 | 2015 |
Manufacturer communications 47
Jeep filed 47 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Manual transmission pops out of gear
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 16 / 22 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 15 / 21 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2008–2012 Jeep Liberty, 9.1M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 6 | 554K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 7 | 330K |
| Cooling system | 10 | 317K |
| Oil changes & service | 4 | 147K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 5 | 135K |
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 106K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 2 | 90K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 1 | 86K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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