2010 JEEP LIBERTY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

270

Owner Complaints

20 Crashes 9 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

5

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2010 JEEP LIBERTY

The 2010 JEEP LIBERTY has received a total of 270 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (40 complaints), Unknown Or Other (36 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (25 complaints).

Recalls for the 2010 JEEP LIBERTY

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2010 JEEP LIBERTY, potentially affecting up to 40,671 vehicles.

Recall 10V315000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

| 20,626 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 10V009000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

| 20,045 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2010 JEEP LIBERTY

270 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 JEEP LIBERTY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 40 3 Fires
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 36 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 25 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 20 3 Fires
Air Bags
Complaints: 14 5 Crashes 5 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 14 1 Crash 1 Injury
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 13
Service Brakes
Complaints: 12 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 11 1 Crash
Power Train
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 1 Fire
Wheels
Complaints: 11
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 9
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 5 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 5
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Tiresvalve
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Visibility
Complaints: 2
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Back Over Prevention Warnings
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Air
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11667736 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
2017 their was a recall on the 2010 jeep liberty oil pump and we were not notify at all, [XXX] the engine seized and the oil light came on and then the engine just stopped, It was full of oil and the oil was very clean, the mechanic look at it and said that the oil pump went out I am [XXX] the jeep stop in the middle of the road me my husband could have got kill cars almost hit us we have witnesses that can testify to this, we never receive a letter from your company at all about the recall. Thank you. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
#11643820 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
I have replaced the TIPM in March of last year. It has gone out on me February 2024. I didn’t expect it to go out before 12 months. Help
#11619045 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 166,000 miles Fire
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 contact blew the flames out and then returned to the residence. The contact mentioned that her husband's clothes had a strong smoke odor due to the failure. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that before the electrical fire, during brake work on the vehicle, a mechanic had advised that a wire harness on the tow hitch had melted and had warned the contact not to use the tow hitch. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.
#11572906 | AIR BAGS | | 220,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had been illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the air bags might fail to deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,000.
#11492272 | AIR BAGS | | 152,000 miles
The contact’s wife owns a 2010 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, his wife noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bags needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed of the cost to replace the air bags. The contact was informed to call the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that he was not the original owner and the manufacturer denied repair. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2010 JEEP LIBERTY

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 JEEP LIBERTY in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 JEEP LIBERTY

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 JEEP LIBERTY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

18-092-16 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation, the technician may find the following DTCs set in the PCM memory: · **U0140...

18-047-14 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Flash: Surge, Shudder Or Pulsation At Highway Speeds This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a surge, shudder or pulsation type sensation when driving on smooth road surfaces at highway speeds of 37-62 mph (60-100...

08-058-14 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Clock In The Radio Loses Time This bulletin involves replacing the Wireless Control Module (WCM)/Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM). Customer may experience a condition where the clock will lose over one minute a month.

23-006-13 — STRUCTURE:BODY

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

23-006-13 — EQUIPMENT

Waterleak At The Rear Of The Headliner This bulletin involves inspecting the rear of the headliner for water residual and if necessary sealing the right and/or left roof ditch. The customer may notice the headliner is wet in either the right or left rear corners.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 JEEP LIBERTY

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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