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2012 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 16,000 and 48,500 miles. Median 38,000, from 123 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 |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 54% |
| Electrical | 30% |
| Engine | 6% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 5% |
| Body structure | 5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
17V640000 Oct 2017 Seats / Front Assembly / Head Restraint
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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.
13V282000 Jul 2013 Electrical System
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Desiccated air bag inflator rupture | 2021 | – |
| Closed | Electrical overstress | 2019 | 2024 |
| Closed | Active head rest inadvertent deployment | 2019 | 2026 |
| Closed | Occupant restraint controller failure | 2017 | 2017 |
| Closed | Totally integrated power module failure | 2014 | 2015 |
| Closed | Jeep liberty door fires | 2013 | 2014 |
Manufacturer communications 110
Jeep filed 110 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying…
- Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect…
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Liberty SUV 4WD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Jeep Liberty SUV 2WD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
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 | 4WD | 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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