KnownCarProblems2009 Jeep Liberty Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Jeep Liberty, most often about the fuel system (19% of complaints, typically around 49,000 miles). It is 11th of 13 Liberty model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2009 Jeep Liberty problems
Fuel system
21 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles.
Each and every time I fill up my Jeep when the gasoline automatic pump dispenser shuts off I get splashed with gas and it goes all over me and my vehicle. This is a safety problem that Jeep should fix. There are safety bulletins out on this problem on several models of jeeps.
I insert the pump nozzle and set the auto shut off. When the pump clicks off, gas bubbles over and flows out no matter if the pump handle is locked or I'm manually pumping, at multiple gas stations I have experienced overflow. It runs down the side of the car and all over the ground. It has happened numerous times. It…
Body and structure
20 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 82,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the sky slider roof abruptly opened while driving 65 MPH. The contact took the vehicle to paleligrino chrysler Jeep (241 glassboro road, woodbury, nj 08097, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that the sky slider separated from the track. The sky slider track…
The sky slider panoramic roof has some broken internal parts and won't fully close causing leaking water and loud wind noise. Roanoke Jeep dealer says they can't get replacement parts and there is no way to fix. I have visited 4 other shops and the only solution offered is to remove the panoramic roof and replace with…
Electrical
19 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles.
The slider roof which worked great in the fall of 2013 would not work. No noise, no movement, nothing. Like it was not getting power. Took it to my mechanic and he said all the motors were working when he jumped them so he thought it was a computer problem. Jeep wanted $1800 to fix the problem. Seems like thousands of…
*safety* my wife was driving our 2009 Jeep Liberty when it completely shut down. The steering wheel locked, no brakes, and no power. She was making a left hand turn with traffic coming on her right. Wife and 6 year old son were in the Jeep. She felt like her life was threatened! Come to find out chrysler has a well…
Wheels and tires
13 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: valve, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Liberty. While driving at 70 MPH, the front driver side tire flattened without warning .the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the tire pressure monitor needed to be replaced on the front driver side tire. The contact requested to have all four tire pressure…
Approximately june 30, 2013, I was driving on an interstate at 65 MPH when the low tire pressure light came on. I managed to cross 2 lanes and get to the side of the road to discover my front driver's side tire was flat. The cause of the flat was a broken valve stem. These are the aluminum valve stems used in the tire…
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 95,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Liberty. The contact experienced a failure with the heater and defroster in the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently when the defroster was activated. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not…
Sky view roof failures and opened about a foot on its own when driving ona back road about 35 miles per hour. Then got stuck. Just bought it 9 months ago and there's nothing protecting consumers from a safety and money trap like this.
Air bags
12 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated the side air bags deployed inadvertently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 78,863.
Out of the blue while driving the airbag light illuminated - I took it in to have it reset - it worked for a bit then came back on: the mechanic advices that the sensor likely went bad and needs to be replaced.
Visibility and wipers
10 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Rear window hinge has corroded out and no longer holding window. Window only held on by remaining hinge and latch. Dealer/chrysler will not cover repair or do recall even though this is a common problem. See http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f292/help-back-glass-lift-gate-1460124/ if window falls out during travel on…
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Liberty. When the contact opened the sky slider, it made an abnormal noise. The contact was unable to close the sky slider. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
Engine
9 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles.
Engine suddenly started running extremely rough, and making loud noises. Immediately pulled over and turned engine off. Waited a few minutes and attempted to restart engine, but again it made loud noise and wouldn't turn over. Had it towed to our mechanic. He told US rocker arm jammed, lifter and camshaft toasted, and…
While driving 55 MPH down a busy road, my Liberty's engine shut down without warning. No warning lights lit up on the dash, oil was full, and it was running great just before the failure. Upon inspection at a chrysler dealer it was determined that the #5 valve failed causing the engine to seize immediately. Cost to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Jeep Liberty recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Totally integrated power module failure
Summary
In a letter dated august 21, 2014, the center for auto safety (cas) petitioned the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the totally integrated power module (tipm) installed in chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that tipm defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On september 25, 2014, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened dp14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. Odi analyzed complaint data provided by cas as
Questions about the 2009 Jeep Liberty
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Liberty?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (21 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles); body and structure (20 complaints, typically around 82,500 miles); electrical (19 complaints, typically around 52,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Jeep Liberty have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Jeep Liberty. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Jeep Liberty?
- It is 11th of 13 Liberty model years by number of complaints, with 108 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.