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1C4PJMAK2CW••••••2012 Jeep LIBERTY
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2012 Jeep LIBERTY build (17 vs 6).
17on this build
348on the model
61builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 7Air Bags 7Engine 3Exterior Lighting 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireOct 2018
Driving freeway speed, engine lost power, electronic throttle control light flashed, then engine light; pulled onto shoulder, raised hood, observed fire at valve cover/wiring harness. Mechanic's subsequent inspection revealed valve/rocker arm failure resulted in punctured valve…
StructureJun 2020
The sky slider on my jeep is broken cause leaking when it rains. Called multiple dealerships and companies that say they don't have any replacement parts or pieces to fix the issue. There is a social media group that shows many other jeep liberty's that have the same issue and…
Electrical SystemApr 2019
After driving the vehicle to my destination and shutting it off. It will not restart when I go to drive it to the next location .this has happened numerous times. It has left me stranded a couple times. While driving the vehicle to a location the headlights seem to dim on their…
Power TrainJun 2018
Transmission pan leaking at 56,000 miles. No way to check fluid level for novice. No warning light for low fluid level, pulling out into traffic, car no longer moves stalling in on coming traffic. Open further investigation, pan rusted was seeping trans fluid under carriage…
Air BagsJul 2016
Orc module needs replacing passanger air bag light stays on all the time
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C4PJMAK2CW158747 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.