2009 Jeep Liberty Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,960miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 Jeep Liberty, 2% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,960 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.
“2009 Jeep Liberty had liftgate switch replaced 3 times this has happened to other people yet no recall or fixing problem another way 3 latch switches corroded.”
NHTSA complaint #10389914, filed 2011-03, 34,960 miles“In june 2011, the rear lift gate would not unlock on my 09 Jeep Liberty sport. The dealership replaced the rear lift gate latch as well as both ignition keys under warranty. Thought the problem was resolved but in february 2013, 1 1/2 years later had the same failure with the rear lift gate not unlocking on the same vehicle. The dealership again replaced the previously installed rear lift gate latch as well as the rear glass window weather stripping due to the fact that the weather stripping joint had signs of rust stains (premature failure). …”
NHTSA complaint #10499698, filed 2013-02Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
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 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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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