2009 Jeep LibertyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 109 owner complaints about the 2009 Jeep Liberty, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2009 Jeep Liberty has problems
109 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 20 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 1 |
| Air bags | 12 | 1 |
| Wheels | 10 | 0 |
| Suspension | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 2 |
| Tires | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 30 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2009 Jeep Liberty recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2009 vs. every other Liberty year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Liberty median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2009 Jeep Liberty safety ratings
2009 Jeep Liberty 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (22.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Jeep Liberty, and the recalls they led to.
- Totally Integrated Power Module FailureNo recall
What Liberty owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
snapped rear control arm. I own this vehicle in a salt state. no issues prior, it literally rusted and snapped with myself and my 5 year old in the car, causing me to lose control and almost crash.
I'm the original owner of a 2009 Jeep Liberty with a Skyslider roof that I barely used. I was driving when the Sky Slider roof suddenly blew open and back, snapping the cables and launching pieces of parts like missiles. It was a terrifying experience for me and my young children. I have dealt with…
THE SKY ROOF HAS BROKEN A 2ND TIME, AT LEAST SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. I JUST HAD IT REPLACED 2YRS AND 5 MONTHS AGO. JEEP STOPPED MAKING THE ROOF FRAME AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE IT. THERE ARE NO AFTER MARKET PARTS AVAILABLE. JEEP REFUSES TO HELP IN ANY WAY, AND I'M STILL PAYING FOR A CAR…
Own a 2009 Liberty?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.