Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Fuel/propulsion System (17.2% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints here are 5.1× the median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 192 · 17.2% | Recalled | Recall 13V252000 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 175 · 15.7% | Recalled | Recall 13V252000 |
| Suspension | 147 · 13.1% | Recalled | Recall 18V278000 · Recall 12V085000 · Recall 12E047000 · Recall 06V288000 · Recall 09E039000 |
| Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 94 · 8.4% | Recalled | Recall 18V278000 · Recall 12V085000 · Recall 12E047000 · Recall 06V288000 · Recall 09E039000 |
| Structure | 69 · 6.2% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 61 · 5.5% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 1,118 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V278000 · 2018 · reported 05/01/2018
A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 12V085000 · 2012 · reported 03/05/2012
A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 12E047000 · 2012 · reported 10/22/2012
If the non-formed hub unit is installed on a Jeep Liberty 4x2 model (which does not use an axle nut for hub retention), the vehicle wheel will not be secure and a front wheel separation may occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V252000 · 2013 · reported 06/19/2013
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 06V288000 · 2006 · reported 08/03/2006
WHEN THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION, THE CONTAMINATION CAN LEAD TO CORROSION, ACCELERATED WEAR AND POSSIBLY SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09E039000 · 2009 · reported 06/19/2009
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 05V460000 · 2005 · reported 10/06/2005
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 06E026000 · 2006 · reported 03/23/2006
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL O6V28800. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THEY WOULD NOT HAVE THE LOWER…”NHTSA complaint 10185607 — filed 03/20/2007 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
“- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE LENGTH OF TIME ITWAS TAKING FOR DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO MAKE THE…”NHTSA complaint 10185314 — filed 03/16/2007 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL #06V288000. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE…”NHTSA complaint 10185151 — filed 03/15/2007 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Fuel/propulsion system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 192 of 1,118 NHTSA complaints (17.2%), followed by fuel system, gasoline (175), suspension (147), suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint (94). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
1,118 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 73 involved a crash, 27 involved a fire, and 53 reported injuries. 5 deaths were reported.
Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V278000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
