CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Jeep Liberty has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 385 complaints with NHTSA, including 19 crashes, 14 fires, 34 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (169 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 3 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2012 Jeep Liberty recalls
Headrests May Not Deploy in Rear-End Crash
Certain vehicles may have a faulty occupant restraint controller (ORC), a module that controls safety systems.
Most common 2012 Jeep Liberty problems
Problem areas named in the 385 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 169 |
| Electrical System | 117 |
| Engine | 44 |
| Power Train | 34 |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 |
| Structure | 24 |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 |
| Seats | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield wipers inadvertently activated. The contact turned the windshield wipers on and off to deactivate the windshield wipers. Additionally, the headlights inadvertently illuminated, and the doors locked and unlocked independently while the vehicle was unoccupied, parked, and turned off in the driveway. The vehicle occasionally hesitated while starting. The contact stated that the failure had caused the battery to drain. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact associated the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V530000 (Electri
Skyroof suddenly stopped working and will not close. No dealers will fix as thry say parts aren't longer available..my car is now worthless and is a safety issue while driving with the roof partially opened.
My daughter was hit by a semi truck on US-23 today. The trailer fishtailed hit the back end of Jeep. I hit the guard rail. All four corners of the Jeep were hit. The air bags did not deploy. The front driver tire fell off. The back window and passenger side trunk window blew out.
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while making a right turn on a main road at 25 MPH, the front lower control arms snapped. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately pulled over onto the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 94,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 171,000.
2012 Jeep Liberty safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Jeep Liberty SUV 4WD | ★★★ 3-star | 2 | 4 | 3 (22.8% rollover risk) |
| 2012 Jeep Liberty SUV 2WD | ★★★ 3-star | 2 | 4 | 3 (25.6% rollover risk) |
2012 Jeep Liberty questions
Does the 2012 Jeep Liberty have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Jeep Liberty: Headrests May Not Deploy in Rear-End Crash; Air Bags; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Jeep Liberty?
Based on 385 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (169), Electrical System (117), Engine (44).
How safe is the 2012 Jeep Liberty?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2012 Jeep Liberty up to 3 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 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.