2010 Jeep Liberty problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2010 Jeep Liberty have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 Jeep Liberty. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2010 Jeep Liberty get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 Jeep Liberty at about 18 mpg combined (16 city / 22 highway).

Q: How much is a 2010 Jeep Liberty worth?

Comparable 2010 Jeep Liberty listings run roughly $6,600–$13,500, typically around $10,219 (from 161 vehicles).

2010 Jeep Liberty at a glance

Safety recalls2

Owner complaints194

Combined18 mpg

Typical price$10,219

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2010 Jeep Liberty recalls 2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder NHTSA Campaign #10V315000 · 07/07/2010

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.

Fix: 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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic NHTSA Campaign #10V009000 · 11/01/2010

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2010 Jeep Liberty common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Back Over Prevention

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Exterior Lighting

Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

2010 Jeep Liberty MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg

City16 mpg

Highway22 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,500

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2010 Jeep Liberty worth?

Low

$6,600

Typical price

$10,219

High

$13,500

From 161 comparable 2010 Jeep Liberty listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Jeep Liberty costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,500

Depreciation (5 yrs)$6,000

Total$23,500

Per mile$0.31

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($10,219) with the same model 5 model-years older ($4,226), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 Jeep Liberty trims & engines on record

Trims

Sport · Limited · Renegade · Limited Edition

Engines

3.7L 6-cyl

2010 Jeep Liberty vehicles on record

2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PN2GK7AW109972

2010 Jeep Liberty Limited1J4PP5GK9AW129104

2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PP2GKXAW112259

2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PP2GK3AW104956 2010 Jeep Liberty Limited1J4PN5GK7AW139152

2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PN2GK4AW154366

2010 Jeep Liberty Renegade1J4PN3GKXAW151056

2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PP2GK3AW106240

2010 Jeep Liberty Limited1J4PN5GK4AW101782 2010 Jeep Liberty Limited1J4PN5GK0AW149490

2010 Jeep Liberty Limited1J4PN5GKXAW158892

2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PN2GK6AW138220

2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PN2GK1AW135578

2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PN2GK4AW128396

2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PN2GKXAW139712

2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PN2GKXAW109710

2010 Jeep Liberty Limited1J4PN5GK7AW108189 2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PN2GK6AW139416

2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PP2GK7AW118133

2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PP2GK8AW132641

2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PN2GK8AW152023

2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PP2GK0AW132701

2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PP2GK4AW112080 2010 Jeep Liberty Sport1J4PN2GK1AW167446

Other Jeep Liberty model years

2012 2011 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

2010 Jeep Liberty — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Jeep Liberty have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 Jeep Liberty. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Liberty?

Based on 194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, engine, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Jeep Liberty get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 Jeep Liberty at about 18 mpg combined (16 city / 22 highway).

How much is a 2010 Jeep Liberty worth?

Comparable 2010 Jeep Liberty listings run roughly $6,600–$13,500, typically around $10,219 (from 161 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.