2001 Jeep Liberty Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Jeep Liberty recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Jeep Liberty.

Most common 2001 Jeep Liberty problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	4
Suspension	1
Fuel System, Other	1
Seats	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Electrical System	1
Trailer Hitches	1
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2015-06-25, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER ENTERING THE VEHICLE UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE WORSENED OVER THE YEARS. WHENEVER IT RAINED, WATER WOULD ENTER THE VEHICLE AND MOLD AND MILDEW ARE PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAULKING BEHIND THE FIREWALL WAS DESTROYED AND NEEDED TO BE RE-CAULKED BEHIND THE FIREWALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.

2014-11-21, Trailer Hitches
I'M FILING A COMPLAINT AS I HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE N46/NHTSA 13V-252 BUT CANNOT GET MY CAR SERVICED. MY JEEP DEALERSHIP IN TOWN SAYS THEY CAN'T SERVICE THIS RECALL NOTICE IN A TIMELY FASHION AS THEY CAN'T GET THE PARTS FROM CHRYSLER. I HAVE A FACTORY INSTALLED - BY JEEP -TRAILER HITCH. THE HITCH HAS NEVER BEEN USED TO TOW ANYTHING. "I CAN BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST AND IT MAY TAKE UP TO A YEAR." NICE CUSTOMER SERVICE. IT WOULD PROBABLY TAKE 5 MINUTES TO DETERMINE THEY NEED TO DO NOTHING! I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER JEEP FROM THIS DEALERSHIP AND I'M DUE FOR A NEW ONE! I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS. IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF A CRASH, EXPLOSION, AND MY DEATH, MY FAMILY PROBABL

2014-08-08, Air Bags
WE PURCHASED OUR JEEP IN 2008 AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. SOME TIMES IT COMES ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, SOMETIMES AFTER DRIVING FOR AWHILE, SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL, LIKE THERE IS A BAD CONNECTION SOMEWHERE. THE CAR LOT SAID THERE WAS A RECALL AND WE NEEDED TO TAKE IT IN FOR THE FREE REPAIR. W WENT TO OUR LOCAL JEEP DEALER, THEY SAID THE RECALL HAD BEEN DONE, AND WHEN THE ADVISER POPPED THE HOOD TO SHOW ME WHAT WAS DONE, HE NOTICED THE WIRE LOOM WAS NOT ON THE WIRE LIKE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE. SO HE PUT ONE ON IT. SO AS FAR AS WE KNEW THE ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP THAT SUPPOSEDLY PERFORMED THE REPAIR DID NOT ACTUALLY DO IT AND JUST SAID THEY DID. SO AROUND 7 YEARS WITH NO REPAIR FOR

2010-01-18, Latches/Locks/Linkages
PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, BUT IT CAN'T TURN, EVEN WHILE FIDDLING WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. IF I THEN TAP ON THE KEY WITH SOMETHING, THEN IT MIGHT TURN. *TR

2008-11-15, Air Bags
CRASH INTO POLE FAILED TO ACTIVATE AIR BAGS. CAR TOTALED. *TR

2001 Jeep Liberty questions

Does the 2001 Jeep Liberty have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Jeep Liberty at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Jeep Liberty?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (4), Suspension (1), Fuel System, Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Jeep Liberty has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.