2009 JEEP LIBERTY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
146
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 JEEP LIBERTY
The 2009 JEEP LIBERTY has received a total of 146 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (19 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (15 complaints), and Structurebody (13 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 JEEP LIBERTY
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 JEEP LIBERTY, potentially affecting up to 44 vehicles.
Recall 09E039000 — SUSPENSION
| 44 vehicles affected
Defect: ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 JEEP LIBERTY
146 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 JEEP LIBERTY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
1. Air bag light stays on 2. ABS light stays on 3. ESP BAS light stays on The vehicle has not been inspected and is available for inspection
1. Air bag light stays on 2. ABS light stays on 3. ESP BAS light stays on The vehicle has not been inspected and is available for inspection
1. Air bag light stays on 2. ABS light stays on 3. ESP BAS light stays on The vehicle has not been inspected and is available for inspection
Had the car for too years and just now all of a sudden air bag keeps coming on and off in the Red.
snapped rear control arm. I own this vehicle in a salt state. no issues prior, it literally rusted and snapped with myself and my 5 year old in the car, causing me to lose control and almost crash.
Safety Rating for the 2009 JEEP LIBERTY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 JEEP LIBERTY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 JEEP LIBERTY
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 JEEP LIBERTY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
23-006-13 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Waterleak At The Rear Of The Headliner This bulletin involves inspecting the rear of the headliner for water residual and if necessary sealing the right and/or left roof ditch. The customer may notice the headliner is wet in either the right or left rear corners.
09-001-13 — SEATS
Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
SB-18-013-09 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
JEEP: IN COLD CLIMATES A MIL ILLUMINATION P0123 OR P0222 OR STORED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0123 OR 00222 AND THE ETC LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THIS INVOLVES REPLACING THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY AND CLEAN AIR DUCT. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 JEEP LIBERTY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JEEP LIBERTY
- 2004 JEEP LIBERTY — 1,440 complaints
- 2005 JEEP LIBERTY — 1,460 complaints
- 2006 JEEP LIBERTY — 1,808 complaints
- 2007 JEEP LIBERTY — 941 complaints
- 2008 JEEP LIBERTY — 762 complaints
- 2009 JEEP LIBERTY (current)
- 2010 JEEP LIBERTY — 270 complaints
- 2011 JEEP LIBERTY — 240 complaints
- 2012 JEEP LIBERTY — 551 complaints
Other JEEP Models
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 39,293 total complaints
- JEEP WRANGLER — 21,806 total complaints
- JEEP CHEROKEE — 20,448 total complaints
- JEEP COMPASS — 5,865 total complaints
- JEEP PATRIOT — 4,351 total complaints
- JEEP COMMANDER — 3,920 total complaints
- JEEP RENEGADE — 3,408 total complaints
- JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 — 1,812 total complaints