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2010 Jeep LibertyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 197 owner complaints about the 2010 Jeep Liberty, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2010 Jeep Liberty
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years69% below the Liberty median · #10 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints19725 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage70kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Jeep Liberty has problems

197 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system413
Fuel/propulsion system251
Engine203
Structure161
Air bags156
Exterior lighting140
Service brakes122
Power train122
Electronic stability control (ESC)111
15 other systems708

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2010 Jeep Liberty recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Foundation components: master cylinder

Recall 10V-315 · Jul 7, 2010 · 20,626 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

70kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 39 electrical system complaints. 87% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
6under 30k miles34under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2010 vs. every other Liberty year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Liberty median. How we score

'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2010 Jeep Liberty safety ratings

2010 Jeep Liberty 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2010 Jeep Liberty frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2010 Jeep Liberty side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Rollover: 3 stars (22.8% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2010 Jeep Liberty, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Totally Integrated Power Module FailureDP14004 · closed Jul 24, 2015
    No recall
  2. Electrical overstressEA19001 · closed Sep 19, 2024
    Led to recall 20V-024
  3. Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentPE19014 · closed Feb 25, 2026
    No recall
In owners' words

What Liberty owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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. The driver saw a flame burst from the door-mounted electrical panel with the door lock and window controls. The…
Complaint 11619045 · Oct 10, 2024 · 166,000 miles
I HAVE A 2010 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT AND IT'S HEADLIGHTS CONTINUE TO GO OFF ON ME WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT'S ONLY NOTICEABLE AT NIGHT IN WHICH IS NOT SAFE. I'VE CHANGED BOTH LIGHT BULBS IN WHICH WORKED AND THEN WENT OUT WITHIN 20 MINS AGAI AT NIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY. THEN I CHANGED THE 30AMP/RELAY.…
Complaint 11414218 · Apr 28, 2021 · 155,200 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE REVERSING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF, AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ALTERNATOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF…
Complaint 11286852 · Dec 4, 2019 · 92,000 miles

Own a 2010 Liberty?

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