2009 Jeep Liberty wheels problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2009 Jeep Liberty — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“snapped rear control arm. I own this vehicle in a salt state. no issues prior, it literally rusted and snapped with myself and my 5 year old in the car, causing me to lose control and almost crash.”
filed May 15, 2025
“Customer was driving down the highway when the cable that holds the spare tire snapped and caused the spare tire to fly down the highway, endangering the lives of other drivers.”
filed May 29, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 Liberty | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 Liberty | 11 | 6% |
| 2008 Liberty | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 Liberty | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 Liberty | 24 | 2% |
| 2005 Liberty | 15 | 1% |
| 2004 Liberty | 16 | 1% |
| 2003 Liberty | 16 | 1% |
| 2002 Liberty | 27 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Jeep Liberty
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.