2009 Jeep Liberty Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 19%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Jeep Liberty, 19% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Skyslider flew back while driving on the freeway, almost caused an accident. Dealership said it would cost 4,000$ to fix, but they can't fix it regardless. I bought this Jeep brand new for 35,000$ 40,000$ after interest. Ill never in my life buy a Jeep again the hassle this has put me through. Especially the danger its caused. Almost killing my children & me.”
NHTSA complaint #11057433, filed 2017-12, 100,000 miles“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 full metal roof with a cost of $5000. I can't believe there are no replacement parts for a 10 year old vehicle and I'm stuck with a vehicle that is going to leak every time it rains.”
NHTSA complaint #11191452, filed 2019-03, 84,000 miles“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 that I cannot drive because it cannot e repaired. Yes, I was sitting still. It has to be in park in order to retract or close. There are thousands of complaints about this particular roof frame. It broke in the exact same spot that it broke in 29 months ago. The warranty on it was only for 2 years. …”
NHTSA complaint #11268248, filed 2019-10, 143,193 miles“I was traveling on the highway to work (I'm in the military) and driving about 65 when the sky slider popped up and flew back. I swerved because it scared me, I pulled off the highway as fast as I could, scared the car behind me. I took it to the dealership where they told me that they could fix it but it would cost 4400. I called my insurance company to file a claim and the adjuster denied it because he stated that is a manufactures defect and they don't cover that. This vehicle should be a recall, this could have ended worse if traveling on the highway when this happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #11065832, filed 2018-01, 93,000 miles“The body has a noticeable lean to the driver side. The driver side is one inch lower than the passenger side. I had new shocks and struts installed thinking that this would bring the body back to a level position. I also removed all extra gear from the vehicle to eliminate the possibility of extra weight, but the vehicle still has the same amount of lean to the driver side. The measurements are taken on level ground. The measurements are taken from the ground to the wheel well lip through the center line of the wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10586334, filed 2014-05, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use 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, 2019Use 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…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 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…
- 10216394Feb 6, 2013Waterleak At The Rear Of The Headliner This bulletin involves inspecting the rear of the headliner for water residual and if necessary sealing the right and/or left roof ditch…
- 10140064Feb 6, 2013Waterleak At The Rear Of The Headliner This bulletin involves inspecting the rear of the headliner for water residual and if necessary sealing the right and/or left roof ditch…
- 10138986Feb 6, 2013Waterleak At The Rear Of The Headliner This bulletin involves inspecting the rear of the headliner for water residual and if necessary sealing the right and/or left roof ditch…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24 | 6% |
| 2011 | 17 | 9% |
| 2010 | 16 | 8% |
| 2009 | 20 | 19% |
| 2008 | 85 | 16% |
| 2007 | 106 | 15% |
| 2006 | 131 | 10% |
| 2005 | 137 | 12% |
| 2004 | 128 | 12% |
| 2003 | 111 | 8% |
| 2002 | 108 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 10% |
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Liberty
21 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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