2012 Jeep Liberty engine problems
The 2012 Jeep Liberty has 51 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
51
Engine complaints
9%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WELL SERVICED VEHICLE WITH 88,000 MILES. DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN SMOKE BEGAN COMING OUT OF CLIMATE VENTS. NOTED ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT NORMAL. STOPPED THE CAR AND TURNED OFF. FIRE NOTED UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD. WITHIN MINUTES, THE CAR BECAME FULLY ENGULFED AND BURNED…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2012 Jeep Liberty have?
NHTSA has 51 complaints about the 2012 Jeep Liberty engine — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.