2011 Jeep Liberty Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Jeep Liberty, 3% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Low speed head on collision with Jeep Liberty 2011 no airbag deployment, all forces came thru steering column resulting in partial internal amputation of right hand, breking of left hand...no recall repairs ever done, am 3rd owner of vehicle,,,recalls specified in 2011,2013,and after crash in 2016”
NHTSA complaint #10907251, filed 2016-09, 83,000 miles“Takata recall I had this vehicle for over a year. About two months in it started shutting off, all the lights on the dashboard lights up for no reason. Sometime when I drive the headlights shut of and the vehicle starts shaking tremendously. The vehicle occasionally stops when I am driving on the interstate or wherever. I have taken it in on numerous occasions but the dealer cannot seem to find the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10905930, filed 2016-09“My son was driving my Jeep Liberty and lost control of the Jeep because the front right axle broke and caused him to run into a wall. He has a leg & back injury due to this accident. We have only had the car for 7 months when this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10432651, filed 2011-10Related recalls
- 11V315000Jun 8, 2011Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2011, Wrangler 2011, Chrysler Town And Country 2011 +9 more
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 18 | 3% |
| 2006 | 51 | 4% |
| 2005 | 61 | 5% |
| 2004 | 54 | 5% |
| 2003 | 52 | 4% |
| 2002 | 78 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Jeep Liberty
42 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology