2011 Jeep Liberty Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,810miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Jeep Liberty, 6% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,810 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.
“From the first day I bought the vehicle I had problems with transmission. Vehicle rolls back while I gear. I have taken it back three times but it still isn't fixed. Three times I have rolled back while stopping at a light while in drive. This is s automatic so one would not be expecting to roll backwards. Each time. I aalmost hit a vehicle behind me. Ive been told by other owners that they have expe rienced the same. Dealer says it is normal!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10747336, filed 2015-08, 41,000 miles“Vehicle was parked on top of a hill, transmission in park, key turned off. I sat in front seat for several minutes while engine was stopped and turned off, I got out of the Jeep, opened the back door to get out some equipment I was needing for work. The Jeep began to roll down the hill knocking me sideways. It was in the 2 wd position. I could only watch as the Jeep was headed for two lane traffic, this is the second time this Jeep has done this, same scenario. Both times the wheels were all rolling, not sliding. …”
NHTSA complaint #10554162, filed 2013-11, 25,512 miles“Brought to dealer for the same noises I've been complaining about for the past 9 months. The old tires were balanced and rotated prior to the second (noise/suspension) complaint to the dealer 5/10/12. Immediately prior to this jan 2013 appointment I replaced scalloped tires with 4 brand new tires, balanced and I paid for the alignment. I still get helicopter sounding noise at high speed and asked that the suspension which was verified as not the problem back in may 2012 be checked again. A technician went for a drive with me and heard it. The dealership said that two tires were unbalanced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10503046, filed 2013-03, 35,810 miles“Transmission shudders/chatters when on the open highway when going at least 50 miles per hour. When this occurs you have to take your foot off the gas to get the transmission shudder to stabilize. This will be the second time I am bringing to the dealer for transmission shudder related problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10960129, filed 2017-03, 93,000 miles“No matter what speed (40-75mph), when vehicle is in 4th gear, the power train shutters. Dealer acknowledges something is wrong but doesn't know what to change...they are now talking to me like its road noise...which is completely wrong. If driving it and it is shutters you can shift into neutral and it goes away....its a definite problem with the transmission/drive train.”
NHTSA complaint #10462936, filed 2012-06, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10221831Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10139594Sep 10, 2014Part Description: RHR Radio Issue Description: Issue 1: While performing RHR radio reflash (software update), on rare occasions, the flash can fail to properly update the radio…
- 10139710Aug 29, 2014Flash: Surge, Shudder Or Pulsation At Highway Speeds This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 34 | 9% |
| 2011 | 10 | 6% |
| 2010 | 12 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 30 | 6% |
| 2007 | 40 | 6% |
| 2006 | 76 | 6% |
| 2005 | 97 | 9% |
| 2004 | 52 | 5% |
| 2003 | 64 | 5% |
| 2002 | 84 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
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 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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