2010 Jeep Liberty engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 24 complaints for the 2010 Jeep Liberty, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
2010 jeep liberty spontaneously caught on fire and exploded on friday april 15, 2016. My stepdad and I were out and we stopped and picked up a pizza on the way home and everything was just fine the whole drive home, no smell, no driving issues, no smoke, no overheating dings, no funky sounds. We pulled into the driveway to park and turned off the car, my stepdad got out first, and when I opened my door I said 'ooh it smells like fall!' (I thought the neighbors were having a bonfire or something.) then I saw it and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle malfunctioning warning message illuminated as the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure however, replaced the spark plugs and o2 sensor as a precaution. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Jeep Liberty
- Electrical system 41 complaints
- Fuel system 34 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints
- Body & structure 16 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints