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2011 Jeep Liberty

The Verdict

58 Proceed with Caution

The 2011 Jeep Liberty has 180 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are electrical (63 complaints) and engine (56 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 58/100, it earns a "Proceed with Caution" rating. If you're shopping for a Jeep Liberty, consider the 2000 model year which has 96% fewer complaints.

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58

Klunk Score: Proceed with Caution

About average for complaint volume. Research the specific issues before buying.

How is this calculated?

The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.

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Under the Hood

Each number is a complaint. Darker = bigger problem.

YearBodyBrakesElectricalEngineTransmission
200031101
200140510
20027257059632571
20035934040723360
20046503612524147
2005450298347183
20066734815242863
2007350187522731
20081791912918825
200948227292
2010621751578
2011411163569
201264112215929

By Category

Electrical
63
Engine
56
Body
41
Brakes
11
Transmission
9

By Severity

1
76
2
82
3
4
4
18

Worst Problems

Complaints

Transmission 2

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 problems that eventually require new Transmissions on short timings compared to all other vehicles.

4mo ago
Body 1

Upon inspection, significant underbody rust

6mo ago
Engine 1

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.

12mo ago
Electrical 2

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.

22mo ago
Electrical 2

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 169,000.

27mo ago
Engine 4

I currently own two of the same year vehicles. They BOTH have the same problem with the ECM. I have also spoken with multiple people who own Jeep vehicles @ the same year. We all seem to have; lifter, Rod knocks, oxygen sensors and ECM that have caused multiple other problems (and severe accidents) due to their malfunctioning. I have had both of my vehicles to licensed mechanics, who have advised me of the same problem. One of the 2011 Jeep Libertys have been owned by me since brand new, the other was bought used. PLEASE PLEASE help us out!!! I have spent so much money trying to repair these vehicles!!! THE ECM & OXYGEN SENSOR need to be recalled!!!

36mo ago
Transmission 2

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 needed to be diagnosed by a dealer. The contact was referred to the dealer. The dealer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 73,000.

37mo ago
Engine 2

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 the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

40mo ago
Electrical 2

Airbag light is on. Right front passenger door won’t lock or unlock automatically. Left front aux light inop. Not bulb related. Right front aux light goes off when right turn signal is activated.

45mo ago
Body 2

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

46mo ago
Electrical 2

AIRBAG LIGHT ON AIRBAG MAKING NOISE DOORS AND WINDOWS UNLOCK ON ITS OWN STEERING WHEEL

48mo ago
Electrical 1

Faulty TIPM Several electronic issues including Electronic Throttle System. Vehicle doesn't respond due to faulty TIPM Sometimes starts very rough and stalls out

50mo ago
Body 3

The driver side active head restraint system headrest deployed while at a stop light. The was no collision. The driver was knocked forward by the headrest in the head/neck resulting in injury. No warning lights or issues alerted to a problem or malfunction. There is no recall on this make/model. Mileage 77,000

53mo ago
Body 1

My 2011 Jeep Liberty sport on 06-27-21, was sitting in a Super market parking lot while shopping. I returned from shopping and noticed my - Rear back door glass was completely blown out,exploded. Was it a break-in situation ? Or what caused this ? I called the police to make a report. The policeman said to contact insur. for replacement of blown out glass, and he filed his report. It is unknown my me,or policeman why this occurred. It, most definitely a Safety issue on 2011 Jeep Liberty Sport model

61mo ago
Engine 1

PURCHASED VEHICLE USED IN JANUARY 2020. FIVE DAYS LATER, THE FIRST DTC ILLUMINATED, AND IT HAS BEEN AN ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE EVER SINCE. SO FAR I HAVE REPLACED THE PURGE VALVE, WATER PUMP, SERPENTINE BELT, RADIATOR, ALTERNATOR, PCV VALVE, TENSIONER ASSEMBLY, FRONT BRAKES, LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, DOOR SEALS, SWAY BAR BUSHINGS/LINKS - ALL WITHIN THE FIRST 10,000 MILES. BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS SEIZED AND LOCKED, CAUSING BRAKES TO SMOKE AND OVERHEAT, DISCOVERED EXHAUST LEAK ONLY AFTER DEVELOPING SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. EVEN AFTER ALL OF THAT, THE VEHICLE STILL SOUNDS AWFUL AND HAS SERIOUS PERFORMANCE ISSUES. I FULLY EXPECT THAT THE ENGINE WILL BE TOAST ANY DAY, AND I STILL HAVE ALMOST THREE YEARS WORTH OF PAYMENTS LEFT ON IT.

65mo ago
Electrical 2

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON A FEW WEEKS AGO AND HASN'T STOPPED GOING ON AND OFF IT MAKES THAT ANNOYING SOUND THE WHOLE TRIP EVERY TIME I DRIVE, THE HEAT WON'T CUT ON IT BLOWS COLD AIR I'VE HAD IT LOOKED AT AND REPAIRED ALLEGEDLY BUT IT STILL WON'T BLOW HOT AIR, THE CAR KEEPS STALLING AND IT HAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF ON ME 3 TIMES WHILE I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ONCE ON A BUSY FREEWAY I WAS LUCKILY BY GRACE OF GOD ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE IT LOCKED I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND I'M CURRENTLY PREGNANT THIS IS INSANE AND NOBODY CAN TELL ME WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT OR HOW TO FIX ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS I GOT A LOAN FOR THIS CAR SO NOW I'M STUCK WITH THIS DEATH TRAP, AND NOW I'M SEEING ALL THESE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING I'M BAFFLED BY THE NEGLECT AND LACK OF CONCERN OR CARE FOR CUSTOMERS AND THERE FAMILIES WHO RIDE IN THEIR VEHICLES SAFETY, I WOULD THINK IT WOULD BE A NO BRAINER TO RECALL THE WHOLE CAR IF YOU CAN'T FIX THE SAFETY CONCERNS OR DON'T HAVE A SOLUTION, I NEED A CAR TO DRIVE I'M WASTING SO MUCH MONEY ON RENTALS BECAUSE I HAVE NO OPTIONS WITH THIS JEEP I NEED A SOLUTION THIS IS CRAZY I RELY ON MY VEHICLE FOR WORK AS I DO UBER EATS AND GRUB HUB I NEED HELP!!

66mo ago
Brakes 1

MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND I WAS DRIVING ON A THREE LANE STREET WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 45 MPH WHEN THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM SUDDENLY SEIZED. THE BRAKES REMAINED ENGAGED AND THE ONLY WAY I COULD DRIVE MY CAR WAS TO PUT IT IN REVERSE, THEN NEUTRAL THEN DRIVE. MY ENTIRE DRIVE HOME I COULD HEAR THE BRAKES AND WHENEVER I HAD TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK.

67mo ago
Body 1

HI THE MAIN CONCERN AND PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR IS THE SKY SLIDER! MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE ALL AROUND. IT FAILED ME RIGHT AWAY! AFTER ON INCIDENT WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE SKY SLIDER JUST CAME OFF!!! IT ALMOST CAUSED MULTIPLY ACCIDENTS! YOU CAN'T EVEN FIND THE PARTS SINCE JEEP STOP MAKING KNOWING THAT THE MESSED UP !

71mo ago
Electrical 2

THE TIPM IN MY JEEP IS MESSING UP AND CAUSING ENGINE STALLING, RADIO FAILURE, ETC. I HAVE A BLUE DRIVER THAT CONSTANTLY GIVES ME CODES RELATED TO THIS PART DEFECT. I'VE ALSO GOT AN AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON ALL THE TIME AND YET MY VIN SHOWS NO RECALLS FOR THIS PART. IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT MY AIRBAG MIGHT POSSIBLE FAIL. MY ENGINE HAS ALMOST STALLED 3-4 TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED IT EITHER FROM A STOP LIGHT ACCELERATING OR CROSSING AT AN INTERSECTION THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS.

72mo ago
Body 1

JEEP SKY SLIDER FULL OPEN ROOF CANNOT CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THIS IS AN ELECTRIC ROOF WITH NO OPTION TO MANUALLY CLOSE. *TR

74mo ago

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