2011 Jeep Liberty power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 Jeep Liberty — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Always had Transmissions / power train problems with it until now my mechanic and his Transmissions specialist said that I need a new transmission. They and all other mechanics and people who owned these jeeps or known people who owned these jeeps said they have major Transmissions / power train…”
filed Feb 24, 2026
“The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact heard a clicking sounding and the vehicle lunged forward. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the vehicle…”
filed Jun 14, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
V51 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 2, 2022Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021
Power Train problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 34 | 9% |
| 2010 Liberty | 12 | 6% |
| 2009 Liberty | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Liberty | 30 | 6% |
| 2007 Liberty | 40 | 6% |
| 2006 Liberty | 76 | 6% |
| 2005 Liberty | 97 | 9% |
| 2004 Liberty | 52 | 5% |
| 2003 Liberty | 64 | 5% |
| 2002 Liberty | 84 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.