2010 Jeep Liberty Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
14/100
#7 most-complained of 8 Liberty years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2010 Jeep Liberty has 197 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 14 out of 100 — #7 highest of 8 Liberty model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (46 complaints, 23% of the total). Complaints report 13 crashes, 4 fires, and 8 injuries.
- Complaints
- 197
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 13 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17.5
- 15.5 city / 21.5 hwy
Top 2010 Jeep Liberty problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System46 (23%)
- Other37 (19%)
- Fuel System34 (17%)
- Engine31 (16%)
- Brakes29 (15%)
- Structure & Body19 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires17 (9%)
- Airbags15 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain12 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers11 (6%)
2010 Jeep Liberty recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V315000Jul 7, 2010Brakes20,626 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and ram 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit (hcu) brake tube assembly end flare.
Risk: This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
- NHTSA 10V009000Jan 11, 2010Brakes20,045 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge ram truck. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.
Risk: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
2010 Jeep Liberty fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21.5 MPG
- Combined
- 17.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other Liberty years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Jeep Liberty a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Jeep Liberty ranks #7 of 8 among Liberty model years (Complaint Index 14/100, verdict: Best). It has 197 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Liberty?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (46 complaints), fuel system (34 complaints), and engine (31 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 62,000 miles.
- Does the 2010 Jeep Liberty have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 Jeep Liberty, most recently reported 2010, covering brakes.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Jeep Liberty?
- EPA rates the 2010 Jeep Liberty at 17.5 MPG combined (15.5 city / 21.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.