2012 Jeep Liberty Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 117about this part
- Share
- 30%of 385 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,899miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 117 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Jeep Liberty, 30% of the 385 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,899 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 8 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After driving the vehicle to my destination and shutting it off. It will not restart when I go to drive it to the next location .this has happened numerous times. It has left me stranded a couple times. While driving the vehicle to a location the headlights seem to dim on their own. After having a mechanic look at it. I was told it was the tipm causing the issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11194593, filed 2019-04, 136,800 miles“Jeep died while driving on the dash it said no fuse then my battery died also my alternator I still haven't been able to fix it because I don't know where to look we took it to a mechanic and he replaced the alternator 5 times and still has issues”
NHTSA complaint #11387181, filed 2021-01, 130,000 miles“While driving my 2012 Jeep Liberty at about 30-40 MPH, on three different occasions thus far, all dashboard lights suddenly appear and the vehicle automatically turns off in mid driving. No current recalls for this particular Jeep Liberty model. This is major issue safety issue and I have hopes that the issue will be properly addressed by Jeep.”
NHTSA complaint #10678545, filed 2015-01, 7,000 miles“2nd occurrence., lift gate light came on the instrument panel app 4 days ago, made sure door was closed. Light remain on. Then today, horn sounded while car was parked in my secured garage. I have contacted the dealership. They require a fee to put on dianostic machine. Then $200 for a lift gate sensor which they claim may not remedy the issue plus labor! I don't have money to waste on maybe's.”
NHTSA complaint #10983903, filed 2017-05, 51,349 miles“While driving my 2012 Jeep Liberty at about 10-15 MPH, on two different occasions dashboard lights will suddenly appear and the vehicle automatically turns off in mid driving. No current recalls for this particular Jeep Liberty model. This is major issue safety issue and I have hopes that the issue will be properly addressed by Jeep.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 117 | 30% |
| 2011 | 42 | 23% |
| 2010 | 41 | 21% |
| 2009 | 19 | 18% |
| 2008 | 124 | 23% |
| 2007 | 67 | 10% |
| 2006 | 147 | 11% |
| 2005 | 60 | 5% |
| 2004 | 80 | 7% |
| 2003 | 72 | 5% |
| 2002 | 118 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Liberty
169 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsSeats
16 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Jeep Liberty
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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