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2009 Jeep LIBERTY: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

108 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

61,700 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 91 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 108 complaints (17.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Fuel system concerns1211.1%
Braking behavior87.4%
Electrical and battery issues54.6%
Transmission and shifting32.8%
Steering behavior32.8%
Engine operation21.9%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System
19
Fuel/Propulsion System
15
Structure:Body
13
Unknown Or Other
13
Air Bags
11
Wheels
10
Engine
7
Suspension
7
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System19
Fuel/Propulsion System15
Structure:Body13
Unknown Or Other13
Air Bags11
Wheels10
Engine7
Suspension7

Electrical System: 19; Fuel/Propulsion System: 15; Structure:Body: 13; Unknown Or Other: 13; Air Bags: 11; Wheels: 10; Engine: 7; Suspension: 7

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
9
25,000 to 49,999
28
50,000 to 74,999
17
75,000 to 99,999
16
100,000 to 149,999
17
150,000 and above
4
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0009
25,000 to 49,99928
50,000 to 74,99917
75,000 to 99,99916
100,000 to 149,99917
150,000 and above4

Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 28; 50,000 to 74,999: 17; 75,000 to 99,999: 16; 100,000 to 149,999: 17; 150,000 and above: 4

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (28). 17 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2009
2
2011
11
2012
4
2013
13
2014
23
2015
14
2016
8
2017
6
2018
8
2019
9
2020
2
2021
2
2023
2
2024
1
2025
3
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20092
201111
20124
201313
201423
201514
20168
20176
20188
20199
20202
20212
20232
20241
20253

2009: 2; 2011: 11; 2012: 4; 2013: 13; 2014: 23; 2015: 14; 2016: 8; 2017: 6; 2018: 8; 2019: 9; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2023: 2; 2024: 1; 2025: 3

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 12 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10260353 · 2009-03-01 (March 1, 2009)

MY KEY ON MY MY 2002 JEEP LIBERTY WILL NO LONGER TURN THE IGNITION. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 78,132 miles reported. Look up ODI 10260353 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10269746 · 2009-05-22 (May 22, 2009)

I OWN A 2009 JEEP LIBERTY WITH 2000 MILES ON IT. TWICE IT HAS SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN WHEN I WAS STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ABLE TO STOP IT USING THE BRAKES BEFORE IT JUMPED OVER THE CURB. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED SO FAST I COULDN'T STOP IT IN TIME AND IT HIT A LARGE CONCRETE COLUMN IN FRONT OF THE PARKING SPACE. THE CAR SUFFERED QUITE A LOT OF BODY DAMAGE AND WILL BE IN A BODY SHOP FOR 3 OR MORE WEEKS. I SUFFERED SEVERAL SKIN WOUNDS ON MY HAND AND ARM AND A SPRAINED TH…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10269746 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10389914 · 2011-03-12 (March 12, 2011)

2009 JEEP LIBERTY HAD LIFTGATE SWITCH REPLACED 3 TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER PEOPLE YET NO RECALL OR FIXING PROBLEM ANOTHER WAY 3 LATCH SWITCHES CORRODED. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 34,960 miles reported. Look up ODI 10389914 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10398106 · 2011-04-28 (April 28, 2011)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT WATER HAD GOTTEN INTO THE HEAT SHIELD WHICH CAUSED IT TO FRACTURE AND AFFECTED THE AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM TO SPEAK WITH THE DEALER TO RESOLVE THE MATTER BUT OFFERED NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. NO REPAIR…

Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10398106 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10400668 · 2011-05-12 (May 12, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL SPORADICALLY WHEN DRIVING 20 MPH AND ABOVE OR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN RPMS WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. VARIOUS REPAIRS, INCLUDING A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT AND FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT, WERE PERFORM…

Owner-reported narrative. 6,220 miles reported. Look up ODI 10400668 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10417888 · 2011-08-08 (August 8, 2011)

FAILURE OF 2009 (DRIVERS SIDE) REAR BRAKE LIGHT WITH ONLY 17,000 MILES. HAVE NOTED A NUMBER OF SAME MAKE AND MODEL CAR WITH SAME DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LIGHT OUT. TOOK IT TO DEALER BUT DUE TO COST, REPLACED BLUB MYSELF. WAS TOLD BY DEALER IT COULD ALSO BE AN OVER LOAD ON THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUT CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE OF BLUB ON JUST THAT ONE SIDE. FIRST NEW CAR IN OVER 40 YEARS I HAVE HAD UNDER TWO YEARS WITH 17000 MILES HAVE JUST THE ONE SIDE BRAKE LIGHT GO OUT. FEARFUL OF A BIGGER PROBLEM AND POSSIBLE COLLISION FROM OTHER CARS IF THEY FAIL TO SE…

Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10417888 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10425745 · 2011-09-16 (September 16, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 17,700. UPDATED 11/23/11*BF UPDATED 02/27/12

Owner-reported narrative. 17,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10425745 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10426839 · 2011-09-22 (September 22, 2011)

BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL/MARKER/PARKING LAMP ASSEMBLY/MODULES HAVE SUDDENLY AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON ARE LEAKING AND HOLD WATER/CONDENSATION. THEREFORE, RESULTING IN REDUCE LIGHTING, DIM, OR NON-FUNCTIONAL FRONT TURN SIGNALS. AND THE RESULTING EXPOSURE TO WATER, AND POSSIBLE CORROSION OF ELECTRICAL WIRING, CONTACTS, AND LAMPS. WHICH, MAY INDEED RESULT IN A SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SHORT OR PERHAPS POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FIRE. A NEW 2009 JEEP, THAT HAS NEVER BEEN OFF-ROAD NOR IN ANY KIND OF STANDING OR DEEP WATER, WITH ONLY 26+ K MILES …

Owner-reported narrative. 25,655 miles reported. Look up ODI 10426839 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.