2012 Jeep LIBERTY: complaints, problems and recalls

VEHICLE HAS A ECO-MODE TO RESERVE EXCESSIVE FUEL USAGE. WHEN TRAVELING AT A SPEED TO EXCEED 45 MPH THE VEHICLE REACTS WITH A BAD VIBRATION AND SHAKE AS IF THERE IS A FLAT TIRE OR SOMETHING. WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE SHAKES AS IF THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE ROTORS OR BRAKES. WHEN TAKING OFF, THERE IS A KICK WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FIRST ACCELERATE ESPECIALLY AT A TRAFFIC STOP/INTERSECTION. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED AT THE SPORT DURST CHRYSLER JEEP IN DURHAM NC AND IT HAS BEEN DECLARED AS "DRONE MODE WHICH IS UNKNOWN CAUSE OF ISSUE- UN…

Owner-reported narrative. 115 miles reported. Look up ODI 10450605 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXCESSIVE LIGHT BLUE/GRAY SMOKE EMITS FROM THE EXHAUST/TAIL PIPE UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SMOKE WAS WATER VAPOR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ONLY NOTICED THE SMOKE WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR TWO HOURS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15. UPDATED 07/13/12 *BF UPDATED 07/18/12

Owner-reported narrative. 15 miles reported. Look up ODI 10455383 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK ON THE SEAL OF THE RACK AND PINION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10458147 at NHTSA ↗

AIR BAG LIGHTS STAY ON CONTINOUSLY. MANUFACTURE DATE 10/2011. SUSPECT CLOCKSPRING SINCE JEEP WRANGLER HAS THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 6,450 miles reported. Look up ODI 10459022 at NHTSA ↗

ON FRI MAY 11, 2012 8;30 AM .I WAS DRIVING MY JEEP LIBERTY AND NOTICE A STRONG ODOR IN THE VEHICLE THEN I NOTICED A BURNING BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM MY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CONTROL PANEL , AS QUICKLY AS I COULD I PULLED OFF THE ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT , AT THAT TIME MY WINDOWS WHERE MALFUNCTIONING AND THE VEHICLE WAS FULLY ENGULFED WITH BLACK SMOKE TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND TOOK KEYS OUT OF IGNITION CLIMB OVER TO PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO EXIT VEHICLE AND GOT TWO CHILDREN OUT FROM THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE . STOOD THERE IN SHOCK FOR A MOMENT , AND …

Owner-reported narrative. 10,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10459029 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOT OF SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE UPON STARTING, SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE PCV VALVES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 6,500. UPDATED 7/18/12 *CN UPDATED 07/25/12

Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10459167 at NHTSA ↗

AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON. *JS

Owner-reported narrative. 18,202 miles reported. Look up ODI 10464080 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT DEFROST COMPLETELY, LEAVING BLIND SPOTS AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD HAVE TESTED THE SAFETY FEATURES OUT ON THE VEHICLE BEFORE PURCHASING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 5,500. UPDATED 08/07/12*LJ

Owner-reported narrative. 5,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10464422 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2013-07-02 (July 2, 2013)

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.

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

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

Reported: 2017-10-10 (October 10, 2017)

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.

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

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.