2012 Jeep Liberty Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 385 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the wheels of the 2012 Jeep Liberty, 2% of the 385 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,450 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I purchased a new 2012 Jeep Liberty from a dealership in september of 2012. The vehicle has p235/60r18 fortera hl tires on it. The advertised mileage on this tire is 60k miles. I was told that when these tires are put on new vehicles that they are sub-standard. My car now has 30,200 miles and the tires are worn smooth with normal driving. Goodyear said that they would replace the 4 tires for $623.00. When I researched the reviews, my situation was rather common. …”
NHTSA complaint #10661426, filed 2014-12, 30,200 miles“I had to have my rf hub bearing replaced 3 times. My vehicle was purchased new. The first time milage was around 75000 mile second was at about 150 and again around 255 its appears once a year. I am now having problems with leaks. My transmission is leaking, water pump leaking and oil all at once. Going in for inspection today. Started with trans leak followed by these other leaks. I noticed the vehicle was leaking trans fluid and it was jerking hesitate to go into gear. Added trans fluid was find but found myself adding more fluid within next 2 days so I know it has to be checked out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11245394, filed 2019-08, 255,000 miles“I was pulling out of a parking lot when my steering wheel locked up and I couldn't turn the wheel anywhere causing to drive on the curb and hit a fire hydrant.”
NHTSA complaint #10689388, filed 2015-02, 46,700 miles“The car wold not start, had to push the gear shift forward and then it starts. The check engine light was on, the light below -- electronic trottle control and the service four wheel drive lite was on. Turned car off, turned back on, had trouble starting, again had to push the gear shift forward, the only light that went off was the service four wheel drive light.”
NHTSA complaint #11210716, filed 2019-05, 140,000 miles“The clear coat is chipping/peeling off the wheels on the Jeep Liberty 2012 jet edition.....only have had the vehicle for 6 months and noticed this just recently.”
NHTSA complaint #10507236, filed 2013-04, 9,000 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 | 10 | 9% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 24 | 2% |
| 2005 | 15 | 1% |
| 2004 | 16 | 1% |
| 2003 | 16 | 1% |
| 2002 | 27 | 1% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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