2008 Jeep Liberty vs 2009 Jeep Liberty
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Jeep Liberty | 2009 Jeep Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 540 | 108 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 47 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 17–18 |
| Median reported mileage | 60,000 mi | 61,850 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Liberty | Jeep Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 123 | 19 |
| Structure | 85 | 20 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 95 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 61 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 12 |
| Visibility | 47 | 6 |
| Visibility/wiper | 41 | 4 |
| Engine | 31 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 20 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 16 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 7 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2008 Jeep Liberty
2009 Jeep Liberty
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.