2010 Jeep Liberty engine problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 Jeep Liberty — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 18, 2025
“The check engine light flashes (critical error - cylinder misfire) and my car vibrates/shakes whenever I accelerate or go up any incline on a highway. I went to see a certified mechanic today (in michigan) and the mechanic said that the 3.7l engine has a design flaw that allows a large amount of…”
filed Mar 12, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 44 | 11% |
| 2011 Liberty | 21 | 12% |
| 2009 Liberty | 7 | 6% |
| 2008 Liberty | 31 | 6% |
| 2007 Liberty | 16 | 2% |
| 2006 Liberty | 30 | 2% |
| 2005 Liberty | 30 | 3% |
| 2004 Liberty | 32 | 3% |
| 2003 Liberty | 25 | 2% |
| 2002 Liberty | 74 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Jeep Liberty
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.