The 2011 Jeep Liberty's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 180 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

180

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

13V2820002013-02-07

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.

In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.

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17V6400002017-10-10

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

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.

If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2011 Jeep Liberty has accumulated 180 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with fuel/propulsion system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Fuel/propulsion System28

02Air Bags23

03Electrical System17

04Engine14

05Structure9

180 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Jeep Liberty Fuel Economy

17–18mpg combined

15-16city

21-22hwy

$2,450-$2,600/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2011 Jeep Liberty ranges from 17 to 18 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Liberty 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

18mpg

3.7L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor

Liberty 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

17mpg

3.7L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

15 city21 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2011 Jeep Liberty

33States

26%in top 3

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 33 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

MIMichigan

2710%

ILIllinois

249%

FLFlorida

217%

OHOhio

166%

INIndiana

124%

WAWashington

124%

NJNew Jersey

114%

TXTexas

104%

COColorado

93%

DCWashington DC

93%

NYNew York

93%

MOMissouri

93%

MDMaryland

83%

MNMinnesota

83%

GAGeorgia

83%

CTConnecticut

83%

WIWisconsin

62%

PAPennsylvania

62%

UT5

VA5

NE5

NC5

OK5

DE4

RI4

AZ4

NH4

OR4

CA4

IA3

ND3

ID2

NV2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2011.

Buying a 2011 Jeep Liberty?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2011 Jeep Liberty a good car to buy?

The 2011 Jeep Liberty has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is fuel/propulsion system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2011 Jeep Liberty?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2011 Jeep Liberty. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2011 Jeep Liberty?

Fuel economy ranges from 17 to 18 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $172 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2011 Jeep Liberty?

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2011 Jeep Liberty, based on 180 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.