Jeep Liberty vs Jeep Wrangler
For 2005–2012 models, the Jeep Liberty has 56.1 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 85.2 for the Jeep Wrangler. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2012), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Jeep Liberty
56.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
34% fewer than the Jeep Wrangler
- Complaints
- 3,942
- Sold
- 702,059
- Recall campaigns
- 11
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2006 and 2008. Fewest: 2009 and 2011. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 64,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 101,956 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 57,255 mi
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Control arms, ball joints and bushings
Typically around 120,000 mi · repair $230–$700
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 88,000 mi
Jeep Wrangler
85.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.5× the Jeep Liberty’s rate
- Complaints
- 6,938
- Sold
- 813,948
- Recall campaigns
- 16
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 5
Most complaints: 2006–2009. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 55,000 mi
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Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column
Typically around 6,600 mi · repair $270–$510
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 65,437 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Shocks and struts
Typically around 17,000 mi · repair $280–$1,440
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Jeep Liberty or the Jeep Wrangler?
For 2005–2012 models, the Jeep Liberty has 56.1 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Jeep Wrangler has 85.2, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Liberty?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Liberty is tank, lines and filler, typically around 64,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Wrangler?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Wrangler is body control and other modules, typically around 55,000 miles.
Which Jeep Liberty and Jeep Wrangler years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Jeep Liberty: 2006 and 2008; Jeep Wrangler: 2006–2009.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.