2011 Jeep Liberty service brakes problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2011 Jeep Liberty — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Purchased vehicle used in january 2020. Five days later, the first dtc illuminated, and it has been an absolute nightmare ever since. So far I have replaced the purge valve, water pump, serpentine belt, radiator, alternator, pcv valve, tensioner assembly, front brakes, left exhaust manifold, door…”
filed Feb 15, 2021
“My vehicle was in motion and I was driving on a three lane street with a speed limit of 45 mph when the abs brake system suddenly seized. The brakes remained engaged and the only way I could drive my car was to put it in reverse, then neutral then drive. My entire drive home I could hear the brakes…”
filed Jan 15, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Switch - clutch starter interlock & master cylinder assembly - clutch
107418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 18, 2025
Service Brakes problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 12 | 3% |
| 2010 Liberty | 12 | 6% |
| 2009 Liberty | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Liberty | 18 | 3% |
| 2007 Liberty | 14 | 2% |
| 2006 Liberty | 22 | 2% |
| 2005 Liberty | 13 | 1% |
| 2004 Liberty | 20 | 2% |
| 2003 Liberty | 12 | 1% |
| 2002 Liberty | 17 | 1% |
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.