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2011 Jeep Liberty fuel/propulsion system problems

31 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2011 Jeep Liberty cite fuel/propulsion system, 17% of all 181 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
31
17% of all complaints
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the fuel/propulsion system

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“I currently own two of the same year vehicles. They BOTH have the same problem with the ECM. I have also spoken with multiple people who own Jeep vehicles @ the same year. We all seem to have; lifter, Rod knocks, oxygen sensors and ECM that have caused multiple other problems (and severe accidents) due to their malfunctioning. I have had both of my vehicles to licensed mechanics, who have advised me of the same problem. One of the 2011 Jeep Libertys have been owned by me since brand new, the other was bought used. PLEASE PLEASE help us out!!! I have spent so much money trying to repair these vehicles!!! THE ECM & OXYGEN SENSOR need to be recalled!!!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 28, 2023Fuel/propulsion systemCrash reportedODI 11535067
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL TANK STOPPED MIDWAY INTO FILLING UP. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL SPILLED ONTO THE GROUND. THE FUEL NOZZLE SHUT OFF REPEATEDLY, WHICH THE CONTACT FELT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 27, 2019Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11291629
“DURING FILLING UP WITH GAS, WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON LEVEL GROUND WITH ENGINE OFF, THE FUELING NOZZLE WILL CLICK OFF WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. HOWEVER, APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND AFTER THE NOZZLE CLICKS OFF, A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FUEL SURGES BACK OUT ONTO THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, THE OPERATOR, AND THE GROUND. ESTIMATE ABOUT 1-2 CUPS OF FUEL. THIS HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER FUELING FAST OR SLOW. ! ASIDE FROM DAMAGING THE PAINT AND FINISH ON THE VEHICLE, FUEL SPLASHING ONTO THE OPERATOR CREATES A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 26, 2019Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11291338
“WHEN THE HELL IS CHRYSLER GOING TO TAKE THE FUEL OVERFLOW/SPILLAGE ISSUE SERIOUSLY! RATHER THAN JUST CHARGING THEIR CUSTOMERS $1200 MORE TO REPLACE TANK, REPLACE THE CHECK VALVE IN THE TANKS! JEEZUS!!!! HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/V4DXHSACHB4 IT AFFECTS SO MANY FREAKING PEOPLE. GET YOUR HEADS OUT OF YOUR BUTTS AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT INSTEAD OF STICKING YOUR HEADS IN THE SAND AND NOT GIVING A CRAP HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE GETTING COVERED IN GASOLINE FOR EFF'S SAKE! C'MON PEOPLE...CHIME IN. THESE A-HOLES AREN'T GOING TO DO ANYTHING UNTIL WE FRIGGIN' RISE-UP, OR PEOPLE START CATCHING ON FIRE...FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 15, 2019Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11268745
“WHEN FILLING UP THE GAS TANK, THE PUMP WILL STOP WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. THEN HOWEVER, THE TANK BURPS UP FUEL ALL OVER THE PLACE, AT LEAST A COUPLE CUPS WORTH. THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO FILL UP THE TANK ALL THE WAY, AND IF I DO THEN GASOLINE GETS SPILLED ALL OVER THE PLACE: THE GROUND, THE CAR BODY, AND ALL OVER THE TIRE. NOT SAFE.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 14, 2019Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11268375
“FUEL SPIT BACK DURING REFUELING, PUDDLE OF GASOLINE LEFT ON GROUND AT GAS STATION. FUEL NOZZLE SHUTS OFF REPEATEDLY HARD TO FILL WITH FUEL (NOT SURE WHEN STARTED FOR MANY YEARS)”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 19, 2019Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11197295

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

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