MYRModel Year Report

2010 Jeep Liberty

▲ Better than typical
2010 Jeep Liberty
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:53.213Z

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
197
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 1,808 complaints 2002 2003: 1,352 complaints 2004: 1,101 complaints 2004 2005: 1,118 complaints 2006: 1,372 complaints 2006 2007: 703 complaints 2008: 541 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2010: 197 complaints 2010 197 2011: 181 complaints 2012: 385 complaints 2012
2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 1,808 complaints 2002 2003: 1,352 complaints 2003 2004: 1,101 complaints 2004 2005: 1,118 complaints 2005 2006: 1,372 complaints 2006 2007: 703 complaints 2007 2008: 541 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2009 2010: 197 complaints 2010 197 2011: 181 complaints 2011 2012: 385 complaints 2012
2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 1,808 complaints 2002 2003: 1,352 complaints 2003 2004: 1,101 complaints 2004 2005: 1,118 complaints 2005 2006: 1,372 complaints 2006 2007: 703 complaints 2007 2008: 541 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2009 2010: 197 complaints 2010 197 2011: 181 complaints 2011 2012: 385 complaints 2012

2010: 197 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20006
200110
20021,808
20031,352
20041,101
20051,118
20061,372
2007703
2008541
2009108
2010197
2011181
2012385

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

21% · 41 reports

Most commonly citing wiring.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2024-10-10

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, 2018-01-03

Also filed under Engine

Fuel/propulsion system

13% · 25 reports
FIRE

Engine

10% · 20 reports
FIRE

Service brakes

9% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

8% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing body and roof and pillars.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2010-02-01Service brakes, hydraulic10V009000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2010-08-16Service brakes, hydraulic10V315000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
  4. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
  5. I
    2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Jeep Liberty — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 41 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V009000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 10V315000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.