2012 Jeep Liberty Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 385 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,693miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 Jeep Liberty, 3% of the 385 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,693 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.
“While driving the ESC off came on and the Jeep driving strange . It is jerking when you are coming to a stop. Although you are driving in 2nd it is flashing 4wdl. The ESC off is flashing. It is scary driving when this is happening . Also since I bought this car new in 2012 , I had to pay for the brake light to be change five times already. I think these jeeps have electrical problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10702357, filed 2015-03, 30,781 miles“All my lights are on in dash(check engine,tire pressure,traction control,ABS) when this happens my AC doesn't work...the gauages doesn't work. Test done by mechanic say communication failed...”
NHTSA complaint #11149788, filed 2018-11, 20 miles“The evap container isnt the right part and obviously was actually for a Jeep wrangler and has an extra inlet. After numerous attempts to contact Jeep for the last 4 months and still nothing this vehicle will stall while driving and it drives alot of interstate travel which is a huge safety risk and still have gotten nowhere all I want is for Jeep to make this right and fix the manufacturer mess up.”
NHTSA complaint #11306598, filed 2020-02, 135,215 miles“Nothing major yet..there is a problem with the tipm,my Jeep just went over 50,000 miles and now I have this that is out of warrenty.because this problem is out there and no recall for this defect and am going to be forced in trading in,I do not feel safe with all the sudden issues.chrysler ignoring this problem,I will not by another chrysler product.I have my grandchildren ride with me often and I am concerned. Thank-you.”
NHTSA complaint #10724162, filed 2015-06“Occupant restraint controller (orc) module failed. The air bag warning light remained illuminated while the vehicle was in operation. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module driver's side power master window switch (pmws) failed. The power window failed on drivers side and also a door lock failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11045516, filed 2017-11Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 10 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 9 | 1% |
| 2006 | 35 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 0% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Liberty
169 complaintsElectrical system
117 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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