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Overview
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 177 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,127 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 180
- Reported injuries
- 19
- Theft rate
- 1.1 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18%
- AIR BAGS14%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM13%
- ENGINE9%
- STRUCTURE7%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 240 total.
Jeep Liberty: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
PE19014opened Sep 9, 2019SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
EA19001opened Apr 19, 2019AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Electrical overstress
DP14004opened Sep 25, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
57 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Sep 18, 2025SERVICE BRAKES107418
SWITCH - CLUTCH STARTER INTERLOCK & MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - CLUTCH
Sep 15, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9100226
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
Jul 27, 2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL9100196
Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
Aug 19, 2022STRUCTURE3100122
Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding (STRSW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes when welding steel body panels and structural components.
Apr 2, 2022POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)V51
Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
Apr 2, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGS2209000004
If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
Apr 7, 2021POWER TRAIN9004009
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit PN 68461214AA; includes Transmission Isolator PN 68264483AA, and Adaptation Bracket 68264479AA and Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA Vehicles built after on or after 10/23/2015 will require only the F
Dec 17, 2020SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT71064
Warranty Bulletin D-20-22 (X92) Active Head Restraint - Select 2011 Dodge Journey (JC), Dodge Avenger/Chrysler 200 (JS), Dodge Nitro (KA), Jeep Liberty (KK), Jeep Compass/Jeep Patriot (MK), Dodge Caliber (PM), Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country (RT), Dodge Durango (WD), Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) (Rev. A)
- and 49 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.