2001 Jeep Liberty Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 51,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Jeep Liberty (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2001 Jeep Liberty. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and equipment (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 51,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags4 40%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Equipment1 10%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Other or unknown1 10%
- Seats1 10%
- Body and structure1 10%
- Suspension1 10%
Example complaints
Air bags: “We purchased our Jeep in 2008 and the air bag light was on. Some times it comes on immediately after starting the vehicle, sometimes after driving for awhile, sometimes not at all, like there is a bad connection somewhere. The car lot said there was a recall and we needed to take it in for the free repair. W went to our local Jeep dealer, they said the recall had been done, and when the adviser popped the hood to show me what was done, he noticed the wire loom was not on the wire like it was supposed to be. So he put one on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10620951, filed 2014-08, 70,000 milesElectrical system: “Put the key in the ignition, but it can't turn, even while fiddling with the steering wheel. If I then tap on the key with something, then it might turn.”
NHTSA complaint #10300176, filed 2010-01, 50,000 milesEquipment: “I'm filing a complaint as I have received a recall notice n46/NHTSA 13v-252 but cannot get my car serviced. My Jeep dealership in town says they can't service this recall notice in a timely fashion as they can't get the parts from chrysler. I have a factory installed - by Jeep -trailer hitch. The hitch has never been used to tow anything. I can be put on a waiting list and it may take up to a year. Nice customer service. It would probably take 5 minutes to determine they need to do nothing! I will never buy another Jeep from this dealership and I'm due for a new one! …”
NHTSA complaint #10659980, filed 2014-11Fuel system: “I have a 2001 Jeep cherokee sport. The check engine light went on. I was told I would need a new fuel pump and tank. My mechanic went to the wrecking yard and found a good tank, the pump however, had it's filter pieces missing. They were in the bottom of the tank. When the mechanics took out my damaged tank, the same was true with my fuel filter. It is under my impression that this 2 for 2 discovery may mean there is a close to 100% problem with the fuel pumps.”
NHTSA complaint #10126488, filed 2005-06, 44,400 milesMileage when problems were reported
25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 53,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Jeep Liberty in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10229256Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10221686Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty…
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Other model years of the Jeep Liberty
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 385 | 49,000 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 83 · More | Falling |
| 2011 | 181 | 58,205 | 3 | — | 18 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 197 | 61,480 | 2 | — | 18 | 46 · Typical | Falling |
| 2009 | 108 | 61,700 | 0 | — | 18 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2008 | 541 | 60,000 | 4 | — | 19 | 82 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 703 | 55,000 | 6 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 1,372 | 56,500 | 9 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 1,118 | 69,462 | 5 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 1,101 | 65,000 | 7 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 1,352 | 70,000 | 7 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 1,808 | 82,001 | 8 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 10 | 51,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 6 | 47,149 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Jeep Liberty model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Jeep Liberty have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2001 Jeep Liberty as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Jeep Liberty is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2001 Jeep Liberty been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Jeep Liberty reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 51,500 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 53,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.