This page covers 2 recalls, 180 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Jeep Liberty.
17 mpg combined
13.8 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2011 Jeep Liberty centers on the fuel system and airbags. On the fuel side, owners frequently describe a fuel spitback issue at the pump, gas surging back out of the filler neck during refueling, sometimes spilling onto the vehicle and ground. Transmission durability also comes up repeatedly, with owners reporting eventual failure requiring full replacement, often at mileages they describe as premature. Airbag complaints cluster around the clock spring, with owners reporting the airbag warning light illuminating and the horn losing function, both consistent with a failed or failing clock spring in the steering column. The electrical system draws a moderate number of complaints as well, though those reports are more scattered across symptoms. Underbody rust appears across multiple complaints and is worth noting for buyers in rust-belt regions.
180
Total Complaints
16
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
17
With Injuries
By System
The 2011 Jeep Liberty has 2 recalls, both centered on the same concern: a fault in the occupant restraint controller can prevent the active head restraints from deploying in a rear-end crash, leaving front seat occupants with less protection against neck and head injury.
When the restraint controller malfunctions, the airbag warning lamp may illuminate as a sign of the underlying electrical fault. In a rear impact where the head restraints would normally snap forward to support occupants' heads, the system may fail to trigger that response.
At a glance
What can fail
A part in the occupant restraint controller may fail, preventing active headrests from deploying during a rear-end crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the occupant restraint controller at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
An electrical problem in the Occupant Restraint Control module may cause the airbag warning light to come on and prevent the Active Head Restraints from deploying in a rear-impact crash, increasing injury risk to front-seat passengers.
What the fix does
The dealer will reprogram the power module or replace the Occupant Restraint Control module as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
