2012 Jeep Liberty Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 385 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Jeep Liberty, 2% of the 385 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 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.
“On 3 different occasions, first one driving on 95 from new york on december 3, 2014, I put on cruise control and car accelerated out of my control, brakes didn't work and I had to cross over lanes and tried everything to stop car, drove in to a ditch and car died, wouldn't restart for hours. …”
NHTSA complaint #10704102, filed 2015-04, 21,000 miles“While driving on the highway at 70 MPH, straight, flat road and the cruise control was set and the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own and I was unable to de-activate the cruise control with the buttons and it took 2 attempts applying the brake before it disengaged. This has happened twice, approx a month apart when I decided to try and use the cc again. This is a very disheartening situatioin to be in and even worse when you have our child in the car as I did.”
NHTSA complaint #11121041, filed 2018-08, 60,800 miles“For the past few months I have had electric issues with my car; I.e power doors lock/unlock doesn't work at all, back windshield wiper doesn't work, windows will not roll up, and dimming/flickering of interior/exterior lights which are all due to a faulty tipm. Which I have been informed is a very expensive fix. As of today as I was driving with cruise control on my car had a mind of it's own and accelerated to a higher speed revving the car up to 4000 rpms on a flat straight road. I tried to turn off and cancel cruise control on the steering wheel with which did nothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10992002, filed 2017-05, 85,000 miles“When driving through town the dash lights up completely with all the warnings coming on and the wipers turn on and won't turn off. The warnings include the brakes and airbags. This has happened 3 times in a few days. We had it diagnosed and they said it's the tipm module. This Jeep doesn't even have 100k miles yet and there are tons of reports of this issue online.”
NHTSA complaint #11327073, filed 2020-06, 15 miles“Vehicle has a eco-mode to reserve excessive fuel usage. When traveling at a speed to exceed 45 MPH the vehicle reacts with a bad vibration and shake as if there is a flat tire or something. When coming to a complete stop the vehicle shakes as if there is a defect with the rotors or brakes. When taking off, there is a kick when attempting to first accelerate especially at a traffic stop/intersection. Vehicle has been serviced at the sport durst chrysler Jeep in durham nc and it has been declared as drone mode which is unknown cause of issue- unrepairable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10450605, filed 2012-03, 115 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10139956Apr 20, 2016Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please…
- 10216407Feb 22, 2013Left And/Or Right Door High Closing Effort This bulletin involves inspecting front door body mounted seal placement and if necessary, adjusting seals and/or left and/or right…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 16 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 30 | 2% |
| 2005 | 23 | 2% |
| 2004 | 20 | 2% |
| 2003 | 26 | 2% |
| 2002 | 43 | 2% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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