MYRModel Year Report

2010 Jeep Liberty

▲ Better than typical
2010 Jeep Liberty
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:10:49.600Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Liberty Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 1808 complaints 2002 2003: 1349 complaints 2004: 1100 complaints 2004 2005: 1118 complaints 2006: 1369 complaints 2006 2007: 703 complaints 2008: 540 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2010: 195 complaints 2010 2011: 180 complaints 2012: 384 complaints 2012
2010: 195 complaints
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YearComplaints
20006
200110
20021808
20031349
20041100
20051118
20061369
2007703
2008540
2009108
2010195
2011180
2012384

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 40 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 60 MPH, the driver lowered the driver's side window when a smoke odor was present.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241010

MY 2010 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT WENT ON FIRE. I WAS STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED TO COMPLETELY MALFUNCTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180103

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 25 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 20 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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MY 2010 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT WENT ON FIRE. I WAS STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED TO COMPLETELY MALFUNCTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180103

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE DRIVER SWERVED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID HITTING A DEER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150130

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING A DEER AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS PARTIALLY DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141224

The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had been illuminated intermittently.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240220

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100201 — 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

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.

Campaign 10V009000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100816 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 A

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.

Campaign 10V315000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140925 — DP (closed 20150724)

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Jeep Liberty — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V009000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V315000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2012

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 2006 ■ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Jeep Liberty reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Jeep Liberty is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Liberty?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Jeep Liberty have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.