117 of the
552 complaints about the 2012 Jeep Liberty are about the
electrical system — 21% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
56,899 miles.
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield wipers inadvertently activated. The contact turned the windshield wipers on and off to deactivate the windshield wipers. Additionally, the headlights inadvertently illuminated, and the doors locked and unlocked independently while the vehicle was unoccupied, parked, and turned off in the driveway. The vehicle occasionally hesitated while starting. The contact stated that the failure had caused the battery to drain. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact associated the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V530000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
NHTSA complaint #11752635 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 94,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 171,000.
NHTSA complaint #11660979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fishkill, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical issue with drivers side front blinker works when headlights are off but when headlights are turned on front blinker does not work. I’ve seen numerous complaints about the same issue with this vehicle amongst other electrical issues
NHTSA complaint #11613483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Staten Island, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 17V640000 (Seats, Air Bags) and 13V282000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact attempted to schedule an appointment with a local dealer for the recall repairs however, the contact stated that the dealer was not cooperating. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11563731 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
San Luis Obispo, CA1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY JEEP HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER FOR OVER 23 SERVICES FROM RECALLS, DEFECTIVE PARTS, ALTERED PARTS, ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, REAR END, BRAKING AND MANY MORE ISSUES TO INCLUDE SHARP ITEMS PUSHES THRU SEATS HARMING PEOPLE
NHTSA complaint #11552038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
air conditioner, horn and various dash lights not working properly or at all
NHTSA complaint #11538879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Exeter, NH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The entire dashboard set of alarm lights go ON as soon as the vehicle starts. The speedometer stops working, the hand break light is on so it appears as it actually activates it and it slows the vehicle impacting drivability, the radiator fan is constantly working, the 4WD mode is activated by default also impacting drivability, impossible to see if the car is overheating, and it could very well be that the airbags would not work if needed. This all adds to a very unsafe drive.
NHTSA complaint #11534640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Portland, ORFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was driving on the roadway when suddenly the front driver side power switch (which controls the automatic windows, doors and mirrors), caught fire and started smoking. Unsure of what to do, I pulled over and tried to investigate. When the smoke subsided I drove to an oil change store, which had serviced my vehicle in the past, and asked for assistance from a technician on duty. While investigating, the power switch started smoldering again. The tech had no other option but to disconnect the power switch, by cutting the wires, to prevent future fire damage - as the wires and power switch had melted together. I contacted Jeep to share my concern but they declined assistance. I performed a Google search and found instances of two incidences similar to my experience. NOTE: I have a brief video but couldn’t upload it - photo option was the only option provided.
NHTSA complaint #11528758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
San Antonio, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My heater takes 45-60 mins to heat up my car, and it doesn’t blow full force when it’s on the highest setting. On cold days I literally have to start my car up 45 before I need to leave just to have a slight warmth inside. Once I’m moving, it barely blows any heat through the vents. The highest setting feels like it’s on the lowest setting.
NHTSA complaint #11450106 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,994 milesAlbuquerque, NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the indicator lights would activate without warning and other lights would stop working. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the TIPM module replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 103,994.
NHTSA complaint #11439928 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 56,899 milesSAN Luis Obispo, CA1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY ENGINE AND THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL STOP WHILE DRIVING, EVERY SYSTEM STOPPED WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD MANY ISSUES FROM DEFECTIVE DRIVERS SEATS, OIL LEAKS, WINDOWS NOT WORKING, SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONS, RECALLS, HEAD REST ISSUES, LEAKS FROM WHO KNOW WHERE THE DEALER HAD IT TIME AND TIME AGAIN MISDIAGNOSED IT SEVERAL TIMES, IT WAS IN THE JEEP DEALER AND DID NOT EVEN MAKE IT OUT OF THE PARKING LOT WENT IT STOPPED AGAIN. ALL WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON WARING FOR SEVERAL PROBLEMS IT IS NOW STUCK IN MY HOME. THIS JEEP IS AS FCA KNOWS A LEMON THESE PROBLEMS GO BACK YEARS EVEN WHEN I BOUGHT IT , IT HAS NEVER EVER WORKED OR OPERATED PROPERLY OR SAFELY. NEEDS TO BE ALL RECALLED AND REFUND ALL MY MONIES
NHTSA complaint #11396154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,000 milesCommack, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE OPENING DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, THE HORN ACTIVATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE TIPM TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000.
NHTSA complaint #11395964 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 130,000 milesChicago, ILFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JEEP DIED WHILE DRIVING ON THE DASH IT SAID NO FUSE THEN MY BATTERY DIED ALSO MY ALTERNATOR I STILL HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO LOOK WE TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR 5 TIMES AND STILL HAS ISSUES
NHTSA complaint #11387181 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 134,000 milesNorton, KS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WE HAD ISSUES WITH CAR NOT STARTING ALL WINTER, BUT COULD BE JUMPED. WE BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY & IT WORKED WELL FOR A WHILE. THEN WIPERS STARTED TURNING ON RANDOMLY & OVER HEAD LIGHTS WOULD TURN ON. THEN THE CAR WOULDN'T START AGAIN, TURN THE KEY OVER & IT STARTED. THEN IT DIED AGAIN & EVERY THING WORKED BIT IT WOULDN'T STARTED, SO WE JUMPED IT. I BARELY GOT HOME BECAUSE IT WOULD BARELY DRIVE. IT HAS BEEN PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY SINCE WITH A RED LIGHT ON CONTROL PANEL ON. FUSE BOX LOOKS FINE. IT ONLY CLICKS WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED & THE DASH GOES CRAZY.
NHTSA complaint #11361423 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,000 milesVoorheesville, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRAVELING LAST NIGHT AND THE LIGHTS WENT UP, DOWN THEN OUT FOR ALMOST 20 SECONDS AND DOING 40 MPH IS SCARY. THE LIGHTS FINALLY CAME ON BUT THEN THEY DIM UP AND DOWN. BEFORE THIS LAST WEEK THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. I NEVER KNOW WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AND THE WORST THING IS TAKING IT OUT AT NIGHT AND HAVING THE LIGHTS GO OUT. THIS WEEK WAS THE FORTH TIME THAT HAS HAPPENED THANK GOD IT HAPPENED ON A LIGHTED ROAD BUT I STILL HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS. ALL TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED I'VE BEEN ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS AND TRAVELING AT NIGHT
NHTSA complaint #11353847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesFranklin Square, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AS AS I WAS DRIVING DOING AROUND 50 MY SKYSLIDER ROOD OPENED UP JUST LIKE THAT AND I HAVE MANY LEAKS COMING IN CAUSIN MY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION AT TIMES AND I ALSO HAVE MY SENSOR THAT STAYS ON STATING LOW AIR PARE TIRE WAITED 6 MONTHS FOR A PART FROM THE DEALER AND NOW I'M SCARED TO EVEN OPEN IT UP AND STILL HAVE THE LOTS OF LEAKS ON ANY RAINY DAY THIS IS RIDICULOUS BEC THAT WAS THE SELLING POINT AS TO WHY I GOT THIS VEHICLE AND NOW I'M TO SCARED TO USE IT BEC I'VE HEARD FROM OTHERS THAT IT COMES LOSE AND FLIES OFF CAUSING ACCIDENTS PLS PLS SOMEONE DO SOMETHING BOUT THIS BEC IT'S NOT RIGHT AND THERE IS NO HELP FOR JEEP THANKS
NHTSA complaint #11343791 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50 milesAstoria, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON AND IN MOTION THE TIRE PRESSURE COMES ON AND BLINKS AND STAYS SOLID WHENEVER A CAR CHARGER IS IN THE CHARGING PORT. THE SENSOR LET'S THE DRIVER THINK IT NEEDS AIR IN THE TIRES WHEN IT DOESN'T.
NHTSA complaint #11339776 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,000 milesVoorheesville, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE VEHICLES DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. THE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT WHILE MOVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE WIPERS WILL INTERMITTENTLY GO ON AND OFF . THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH AND RADIO WILL DIM WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR SHIFTS MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE MOVING.
NHTSA complaint #11337365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15 milesNewnan, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHEN DRIVING THROUGH TOWN THE DASH LIGHTS UP COMPLETELY WITH ALL THE WARNINGS COMING ON AND THE WIPERS TURN ON AND WON'T TURN OFF. THE WARNINGS INCLUDE THE BRAKES AND AIRBAGS. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN A FEW DAYS. WE HAD IT DIAGNOSED AND THEY SAID IT'S THE TIPM MODULE. THIS JEEP DOESN'T EVEN HAVE 100K MILES YET AND THERE ARE TONS OF REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE ONLINE.
NHTSA complaint #11327073 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TXCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HAD A ACCIDENT AND AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD NOT COME OFF ALSO THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM WOULD NOT COME ON HORN WOULD NOT WORK AND OTHER THINGS. ROTOR HAD TO TO BE REPLACE, OFF THE SUSPENTION ? LIGHT ON. WAS HIT ON DRIVERS SIDE, HIT AND RUN MY INSURANCE WAS USED. HAD TO SEND TO DEALER TWO TIMES AND GET TOWED 2 TIMES. HAD
NHTSA complaint #11316214 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 59,624 milesMogadore, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY WINDOW ON THE DRIVERS SIDE STARTED TO ACT UP AND THE NEXT DAY ALL CONTROLS TO EVERY WINDOW QUIT WORKING AND NOW ITS VERY COLD OUT SIDE. PLUS THE HEAT FOR THE FLOOR QUIT WORKING ALSO.
NHTSA complaint #11308741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 135,215 milesPawnee, OK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE EVAP CONTAINER ISNT THE RIGHT PART AND OBVIOUSLY WAS ACTUALLY FOR A JEEP WRANGLER AND HAS AN EXTRA INLET. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT JEEP FOR THE LAST 4 MONTHS AND STILL NOTHING THIS VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AND IT DRIVES ALOT OF INTERSTATE TRAVEL WHICH IS A HUGE SAFETY RISK AND STILL HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE ALL I WANT IS FOR JEEP TO MAKE THIS RIGHT AND FIX THE MANUFACTURER MESS UP.
NHTSA complaint #11306598 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 147,000 milesLowman, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RADIO DOESNT WORK -WIPERS COME ON BY THEM SELFS-LITTLE HEAT TURN BLOW UP BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON, SLIP LIGHT FOR TIRES COMES ON DASH AND SEAT BELT GUY WITH AIRBAG LIGHTS UP ON DASH -MOTOR LOSES POWER DRIVING DOWN ROAD WITH HEATER BLOWER ON. TOOK TO MR. TIRE AUTO SERVICE CENTER FOR A FULL CURTESY INSPEPECTION AND THEY FOUND OUT ITS ELETRICAL ISSUE . I HAVE A VIDEO OF ME SITTING IN MY WORK PARKING LOT WITH THE LIGHTS ON DASH . I DONT KNOW WHAT THE HEATER HAS TO DO WITH THE LIGHTS ON DASH OR MY BRAKE LIGHTS COMING ON AND RADIO NOT WORKING AND WHY THE MOTOR LOSES POWER DRIVE IT IM SCARD OF DRIVING IT BECAUSE OF A FIRE BRAKING OUT BUT I HAVE NO CHOICE IT THE ONLY VECHICLE I HAVE TO DRIVE BACK AND FORTH TO WORK. I HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR LESS THEN THREE YEARS.
NHTSA complaint #11301794 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 139,000 milesLowman, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND LOST POWER. THE BRAKE, THE AIR BAG, SEAT BELTS, THE HEATER CORE AND SOME OTHER UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RADIO DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FERRARIO AUTO TEAM OF SAYRE DEALER (570-888-2367, LOCATED AT 102 SPRING ST, SAYRE, PA 18840) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOULD BE COVERED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED NO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 139,000.
NHTSA complaint #11300823 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,000 milesToledo, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF, SOMETIMES JUST A 1/4 OF THE RPM GAUGE, SOMETIME BOTH 1/4 OF RPM AND MPH GAUGE, SOMETIMES HALF OF ONE, NONE OF THE OTHER, SOMETIMES 3/4 OF BOTH, SOMETIMES ALL OF MPH AND RPM GAUGE. IT IS TOTALLY RANDOM WHAT WILL BE ILLUMINATED AND WHAT WON'T BE. DIGITAL COMPASS DISPLAYS ONLY DASHES, NO DIRECTION. WINDOWS WILL ROLL DOWN (POWER WINDOWS) BUT WILL NOT ROLL BACK UP UNLESS YOU TURN OFF THE JEEP AND TURN IT BACK ON
NHTSA complaint #11271660 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,900 milesWilliamsport, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CLUSTER BACKLIGHTING RANDOM INSTRUMENT BACKLIGHT GOES OFF OR FLICKERS
NHTSA complaint #11271715 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 136,800 milesNorth Liberty, IN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO MY DESTINATION AND SHUTTING IT OFF. IT WILL NOT RESTART WHEN I GO TO DRIVE IT TO THE NEXT LOCATION .THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. IT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED A COUPLE TIMES. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO A LOCATION THE HEADLIGHTS SEEM TO DIM ON THEIR OWN. AFTER HAVING A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TIPM CAUSING THE ISSUES.
NHTSA complaint #11194593 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,000 milesMedford, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JEEP WILL JUST DIE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, ENGINE SHUTS OFF, GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY, THE SECOND TIME WAS ABLE TO GET INTO A PARKING LOT ALL THE LIGHTS CAME ON WIPERS CAME ON WHILE IN THE OFF POSITION, WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING LOCKS STOPPED WORKING, FUEL GAUGE SAID EMPTY WHEN ITS FULL IF THIS HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY COULD BE LIFE THREATENING AS EVERYTHING STOPS WORKING POWER STEERING BRAKES
NHTSA complaint #11185663 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lisle, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE TIPM(TOTAL INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) HAS STICKING OR DEFECTIVE RELAYS, FAILS TO PROPERLY WORK ON FACTORY INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH, AND NOW REAR BRAKING LIGHTS STAYING ON, CAUSING A DEAD BATTERY. I HAD TO PULL A FUSE TO STOP THIS. THE TIPM HAS HAD A LONG HISTORY OF MANUFACTURING DEFECTS IN OTHER CHRYSLER VEHICLES WHICH WERE RECALLED, REPLACED BY MFR. I RECOMMEND THE SAME FOR THIS MODEL.
NHTSA complaint #11183749 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,000 milesClarksville, TNFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR TO MY 2012 JEEP LIBERTY CAUGHT FIRE. THE DOOR STARTED TO SMOKE ONCE I STARTED THE IGNITION. I SMELLED A BURNING SMELL AND THEN I NOTICE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SEAL. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. I NOTICE THE SMOKE CONTINUED TO WORSEN EVEN THOUGH I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. THE SMOKE BECAME SMALL FLAME QUICKLY. I CRAWLED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR TO EXIT. I CALLED 911 THE FIRE DEPT WAS DISPATCHED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. ONCE THEY GOT THERE THEY REMOVED THE BATTERY CABLES FROM THE BATTERY UNDER THE HOOD SPRAYED THE WHOLE ENTIRE JEEP INSIDE AND OUT. ITS WAS SCARY TO KNOW SOMETHING I WORK SO HARD TO HAVE AND PAY FOR CAUGHT ON FIRE LIKE THAT. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT I WAS DRIVING AROUND IN SOMETHING THAT WAS A FIRE HAZARD AND UNSAFE. THANK GOD I SURVIVED THROUGH SOMETHING SO DANGEROUS. ALL OF THIS TOOK PLACE ON A CITY STREET. I WASN'T ABLE TO RECOVER MUCH OF MY BELONGINGS BECAUSE OF ALL THE WATER THAT WAS USED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PUT THE FIRE OUT.
NHTSA complaint #11171273 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.