2009 Jeep Liberty Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,015miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Jeep Liberty, 4% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,015 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In 2009 I purchased a Jeep Liberty (2009), for the past several months my car was making a strange noise. I've had a diagnostic test done on my vehicle (came back fine), oil changes, engine flushed, filers, transmission checked, all fluids the hole nine yards. Still I could here this noise. In january of 2013, we've had to replace ball bearings, the sun roof jammed, I put in my back tail lights 3times keep blowing out, the door locks started to jam. On march 5, 2013, . …”
NHTSA complaint #10501855, filed 2013-03, 74,375 miles“I have had my Jeep since it was new. In the beginning my radio would cut off or lock up and I had it tested and nothing was found. Then my espoff, 4wd, service, 4 wd low light would come on and go off. I took it in and was not charged because noting showed up. But the mechanic said he had heard of others had the same complaint. Then while I was driving at night at approximately 65 MPH I started to roll my window up and the lift gate light came on and all the lights inside the vehicle came on and I could not adjust or turn them off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10597562, filed 2014-06, 100,000 miles“Failure of 2009 (drivers side) rear brake light with only 17,000 miles. Have noted a number of same make and model car with same drivers side brake light out. Took it to dealer but due to cost, replaced blub myself. Was told by dealer it could also be an over load on the electrical circut causing premature failure of blub on just that one side. First new car in over 40 years I have had under two years with 17000 miles have just the one side brake light go out. Fearful of a bigger problem and possible collision from other cars if they fail to see my brake light.”
NHTSA complaint #10417888, filed 2011-08, 17,000 miles“Both left and right front turn signal/marker/parking lamp assembly/modules have suddenly and for no apparent reason are leaking and hold water/condensation. Therefore, resulting in reduce lighting, dim, or non-functional front turn signals. And the resulting exposure to water, and possible corrosion of electrical wiring, contacts, and lamps. Which, may indeed result in a system electrical short or perhaps possible electrical fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10426839, filed 2011-09, 25,655 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10221554Jul 27, 2016Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 14 | 7% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 22 | 4% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 18 | 1% |
| 2005 | 17 | 2% |
| 2004 | 40 | 4% |
| 2003 | 32 | 2% |
| 2002 | 50 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Liberty
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Jeep Liberty
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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