Model year
2009 Jeep Liberty
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 108 complaints for the 2009 Jeep Liberty (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (19), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (15), STRUCTURE:BODY (13). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 1,808 complaints
- 2008 541 complaints
- 2009 108 complaints
- 2010 197 complaints
- 2011 181 complaints
- 2012 385 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
108 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 2, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP14004 | Totally Integrated Power Module Failure · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Sep 25, 2014 | Jul 24, 2015 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty 2WD · 3.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Liberty 4WD · 3.7L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2009 Jeep Liberty at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.