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US recalls (2)
Seats: front assembly, head restraint
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012-2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger vehicles. A component within the occupant restraint controller (ORC) may fail and prevent the active headrests from deploying in the event of a rear-end crash.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the active headrests do not deploy in certain rear-end crashes, the front seat occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is T56.
Air bags
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Risk and remedy
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2017-10-12 · campaign 2017-494
On certain vehicles, there could be an electrical condition within the Occupant Restraint Control ("ORC") module. This may result in the airbag warning lamp illuminating, and the active head restraints not to deploy during certain rear impact collisions, which could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants. Correction: Dealers will inspect the ORC part number and replace the ORC if necessary. Note: Vehicles that have been previously repaired with the updated ORC under recall 2016-448 will not require repairing under this recall campaign.
Airbag
2013-07-04 · campaign 2013-231
On certain vehicles, the airbag warning lamp may illuminate due to an electrical fault within the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module. As a result, the Active Head Restraints (AHR) may not deploy during a rear impact collision (where deployment is warranted), which could increase the risk of personal injury to the front seat occupants. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the ORC module, as required.
Owner complaints (385)
Owners filed 385 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Jeep Liberty (19 crashes, 14 fires, 34 injuries reported). Among 13 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 541).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 169 | |
| Electrical system | 117 | |
| Engine | 44 | |
| Power train | 34 | |
| Unknown or other | 31 | |
| Structure | 24 | |
| Exterior lighting | 20 | |
| Seats | 16 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Jeep Liberty.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Jeep Liberty SUV 2WD | 3★ | 2★ | 4★ | 3★ |
| 2012 Jeep Liberty SUV 4WD | 3★ | 2★ | 4★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Jeep Liberty version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Liberty 2WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Liberty 4WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
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