2010 Jeep Liberty Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2010 Jeep Liberty has a complaint index of 14, the second-lowest among the 8 model years with data, earning a Best verdict. It has 197 complaints, 2 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, with brakes and airbags among owner concerns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 14/100
- #7 of 8 Liberty years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 197
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 13
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 8
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17.5
- 15.5 city / 21.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
Top 2010 Jeep Liberty problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report brake failure or reduced stopping power that led to crashes, including hitting a pole or rear-ending another vehicle at low speeds.
- Some drivers describe the ABS engaging and increasing stopping distance in wet conditions, followed by stability and traction control warning lights staying lit.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in a side-impact crash, and in other cases deployed independently or only partially while swerving to avoid an animal.
- One owner reported sudden unexpected acceleration and loss of steering/braking shortly after starting from a stop, resulting in a collision.
- Another owner described the vehicle moving on its own while parking and striking multiple other vehicles.
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 reliable?
- Among the 8 Jeep Liberty model years with data, 2010 ranks 7th worst with a complaint index of 14, giving it a Best verdict relative to other Liberty years.
- What problems does the 2010 Jeep Liberty have?
- NHTSA complaints point to electrical system issues (23% of complaints), fuel system issues (17%), engine issues (16%), and brakes (15%). The top problem area is the electrical system.
- Does the 2010 Jeep Liberty have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 Jeep Liberty, both related to brakes: one for improperly formed brake tubes and one for a brake booster input rod retaining clip. Neither is classified as do-not-drive.
- What year Jeep Liberty should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2005 and 2006 Jeep Liberty years are rated Avoid, with complaint indexes of 86 and 100 respectively. The 2010 model year is rated Best by comparison.
- At what mileage do 2010 Jeep Liberty problems typically appear?
- Median mileage at failure for the 2010 Liberty overall is 62,000 miles, though electrical issues median at 70,000 miles and airbag issues at 75,000 miles.