2010 Jeep Liberty Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

20Engine complaints

10.3%Of all 195 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM40 · 20.5%

Unspecified / other36 · 18.5%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM25 · 12.8%

ENGINE20 · 10.3%

STRUCTURE:BODY14 · 7.2%

Share of the 195 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Jeep Liberty overview page.

What owners report

“I HAD ORIGINAL HEATER CORE REPLACED DUE TO FOGGING OF WINDSHIELD, NO HEAT AND SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE DURING NOV 2014 WITH APPROXIMATELY 48000 MILES. HEATER…”NHTSA complaint 10759132 — filed 08/25/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP LIBERTY. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS ANTIFREEZE LEAKAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR…”NHTSA complaint 10717290 — filed 05/19/2015

“COOLANT LEAK- TOOK TO CARMAX SERVICE IN HILLSIDE,IL FOR DIAGNOSIS INFORMED THAT THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM WATER PUMP. SERVICE CONSULTANT INFORMED ME THAT HE…”NHTSA complaint 10670825 — filed 01/07/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Jeep Liberty have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Jeep Liberty: 20 of 195 complaints on file (10.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Jeep Liberty have in total?

195 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.