2012 Jeep Liberty vs 2012 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Jeep Liberty | 2012 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 385 | 879 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 110 | 233 |
| Investigations | 6 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 77 |
| NCAP overall rating | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 92,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Liberty | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 44 | 461 |
| Air Bags | 169 | 81 |
| Electrical System | 117 | 127 |
| Power Train | 34 | 55 |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 | 60 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 69 |
| Structure | 24 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 100 | 50 |
| Stalling | 13 | 142 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 81 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 39 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 54 |
2012 Jeep Liberty
2012 Kia Sorento
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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.