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2011 Jeep Liberty Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 Jeep Liberty has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 817,346 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 241 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 17V640000 2017-10-10 363,930 affected
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.

Consequence

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.

AIR BAGS 13V282000 2013-07-02 442,320 affected
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…

Consequence

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.

STEERING 11V315000 2011-06-08 11,096 affected
Defect

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING…

Consequence

A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
41
1fires
AIR BAGS
33
8crashes8injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
31
1crashes
ENGINE
21
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13
1fires
STRUCTURE:BODY
12
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
11
3crashes4injuries
POWER TRAIN
8
1injuries
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
7
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
5
Total complaints241

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Always had transmissions / power train problems with it until now my mechanic and his transmissions specialist said that I need a new transmission. They and all other mechanics and people who owned these jeeps or known people who owned these jeeps said they have major transmissions / power train…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-02-20

“Upon inspection, significant underbody rust”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2025-12-26

“Everytime I get gas the full tank spits gas back at you which gets everywhere drips down the vehicle on to the ground. Very dangerous.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-07-14

“The airbag light came on and the computer indicated it's the clock spring. I know that this is a safety issue as I've had the same issue with a previous car in which it was recalled.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2024-09-13

“The contact owns a 2011 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the horn was pressed; however, the horn failed to function as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE · reported 2024-04-01

“The contact owns a 2011 jeep liberty. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact heard a clicking sounding and the vehicle lunged forward. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the vehicle…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2023-05-31

“The contact owns a 2011 jeep liberty. The contact stated while adding fuel to the vehicle, there was no indication that the fuel tank was full, and fuel splashed outside of the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2023-03-06

“The transmission doesn’t work properly. It has trouble getting into second gear, at times it doesn’t change to third gear or higher. On one occasion it briefly got stuck in overdrive”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2022-09-11

Defect investigations

Investigation DP14004 Opened 2014-09-25 · closed 2015-07-24

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the…

Investigation EA19001 Opened 2019-04-19 · closed 2024-09-19

Electrical overstress

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.  During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation PE19014 Opened 2019-09-09 · closed 2026-02-25

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When…

Investigation PE19014 Opened 2019-09-09 · closed 2026-02-25

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Jeep Liberty as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.