Jeep Liberty, representative photo
Representative 2008 model. Photo: Bull-Doser, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2009 Jeep Liberty recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
108
Latest campaign
Jun 19, 2009

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Suspension1Jun 19, 2009

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 19, 2009Latest campaign
Jun 19, 200909E039000

Suspension

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE…

DetailsHide details for campaign 09E039000
What's wrong
ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.
Campaign
NHTSA 09E039000 · Jun 19, 2009
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component108

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
108Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
6Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Structure2019002
Electrical system1918011
Fuel/propulsion system1514011
Unknown or other1312002
Air bags1211102
Wheels109000
Suspension76000
Engine76021
Tires76000
Visibility66000
Fuel system66000
Gasoline66000
Visibility/wiper44000
Exterior lighting44000
Vehicle speed control33101

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “1. Air bag light stays on 2. ABS light stays on 3. ESP BAS light stays on The vehicle has not been inspected and is available for inspection”

    Filed 06/18/2025 · ODI 11667643
  • Air bags

    “Had the car for too years and just now all of a sudden air bag keeps coming on and off in the Red.”

    Filed 05/21/2025 · ODI 11662382
  • Structure

    “snapped rear control arm. I own this vehicle in a salt state. no issues prior, it literally rusted and snapped with myself and my 5 year old in the car, causing me to lose control and almost crash.”

    Filed 05/15/2025 · ODI 11661305

Other Jeep Liberty model years

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2009 Jeep Liberty recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Jeep Liberty have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Jeep Liberty. The most recent, 09E039000 (reported June 19, 2009), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Jeep Liberty?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 108 filed with NHTSA (19%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Jeep Liberty?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

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