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2012 Jeep

Liberty 4WD

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L

Jeep Liberty: best and worst years
2012 Jeep Liberty 4WD (photo 1 of 3)
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Overview

Body
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
2/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
14.7 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 2.3 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
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

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
384
Reported injuries
34
Theft rate
1.2 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS31%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21%
  • ENGINE8%
  • POWER TRAIN6%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%
  • STRUCTURE4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 551 total.

Jeep Liberty: best and worst years

Federal 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

  • PE17003opened Jun 1, 2017AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

    Occupant Restraint Controller Failure

  • DP14004opened Sep 25, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

  • PE13034opened Oct 21, 2013VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    Jeep Liberty Door Fires

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.