TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V282000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND THE TIPM WAS REPROGRAMMED. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY HOWEVER, REFUSED TO REPLACE THE PART AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. …
2012 jeep Liberty electrical problems
severe 111 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
ELECTRIC START HAS NOT BEEN CONNECTING. THIS MORNING I WENT TO DRIVE THE CAR. CANNOT DRIVE ACCELERATOR IS STUCK. CANNOT DRIVE VEHICLE.
RIGHT AFTER IT HIT 100000 THOUSAND MILES ALL OF MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND ANTI SKID LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF VERY UPSETTING DO THEY RIG THE NEW CARS WITH FAULTY EQUIPMENT THAT BREAKS OR SOMETHING HAPPENS RIGHT AFTER THE WARRANTY RUN OUT! THE LIGHTS STAY ON! I HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP DETERMINE WHAT'S WRONG OR HAVE A RECALL SO I CAN GET IT FIXED
I LOCKED MY VEHICLE AND THE ALARM STARTED GOING OFF. WENT OUT TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND IT SHOWS GATE ON THE DASHBOARD. I CHECKED THE GATE LIFT AND IT WAS SECURE. I LOCKED IT AGAIN. A FEW HOURS LATER THE ALARM WENT OFF AGAIN. I COULDN'T LOCK IT ANYMORE WITHOUT THE ALARM GOING OFF. WHILE DRIVING I CANNOT HAVE THE DASH LIT UP BECAUSE ALL OF THE INSIDE LIGHTS WILL BE ON AS WELL. AFTER RE…
I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. APX 50K MILES THE WATER PUMP BLEW. HAD IT REPLACED - THEN APX 75K MILES I EXPERIENCED JUMP STARTS - TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO WAS ONLY DOING OIL CHANGES THAT DAY. TOOK IT TO AAA REPAIR CENTER - THEY DID A PRESSURE TEST - FOUND NOTHING WRONG. EXPERIENCED THE JUMP AGAIN - TOOK IT TO A FIRESTONE MECHANIC WHO DID A PRESSURE TEST AND "FOUND NOTHING WRONG"…
I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN OCTOBER 2015, WITH ONLY 27,680 MILES ON IT AND I'M ALREADY EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH IT. LAST WEEK THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON OUT OF NO WHERE. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR YESTERDAY TO GET THE RECALL FIXED, THE TECH. TOLD ME THAT THE LIGHT STAYED ON AND THAT IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH A RECALL SO IT WOULD NOT BE COVERED. HE ALSO SAID THAT THIS WAS A MODULE (NOT SURE WHAT THAT IS) BUT IF…
SOMETHING WITH THE STARTER AND SOMETHING WITH THE BACK LATCH CAN'T LOCK VECHICLE UP DO TO THE ALARM WILL GO OFF
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V282000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2012 jeep Liberty?
It's a meaningful issue. 111 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.