2011 Jeep Liberty Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

21Engine complaints

11.7%Of all 180 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41 · 22.8%

AIR BAGS33 · 18.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM31 · 17.2%

ENGINE21 · 11.7%

Unspecified / other13 · 7.2%

Share of the 180 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Jeep Liberty overview page.

What owners report

“THE CHECK SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON BECAUSE OF THE GAS CAP EVEN IF THE GAS CAP HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A MANUFACTURE GAS CAP…”NHTSA complaint 11097635 — filed 05/23/2018

“WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, MY JEEP JUST SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART IT, IT MADE A STRANGE SOUND…”NHTSA complaint 11047603 — filed 11/20/2017

“WHILE DRIVING MY 2011 JEEP LIBERTY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 70MPH ON I-65 INTERSTATE COMING OUT OF GARY INDIANA THE TELL-TALES LIT UP…”NHTSA complaint 11015009 — filed 08/14/2017

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Jeep Liberty have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Jeep Liberty: 21 of 180 complaints on file (11.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Jeep Liberty have in total?

180 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.