Jeep Liberty vs Hyundai Sonata
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Jeep Liberty | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 11,711 | 22,259 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2012 | 1987–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 820 | 1,148 |
| Fires reported | 218 | 850 |
| Injuries reported | 631 | 740 |
| Deaths reported | 19 | 21 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.4% | 12.4% |
Jeep Liberty by year
What breaks
Suspension
2,062
17.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
1,786
15.3%
Airbags
1,356
11.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
1,213
10.4%
Electrical System
901
7.7%
Body & Structure
895
7.6%
Engine & Cooling
605
5.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
516
4.4%
Hyundai Sonata by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
5,099
22.9%
Steering
2,377
10.7%
Airbags
2,068
9.3%
Electrical System
2,003
9.0%
Other & Unspecified
1,327
6.0%
Brakes
1,258
5.7%
Body & Structure
1,087
4.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
1,087
4.9%