10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
159,606 miles

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2010 Jeep Liberty drivetrain problems

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2010 Jeep Liberty Owner Comments

problem #11

Aug 152013

Liberty 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle jerked and decelerated. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to nyle maxwell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of austin (512-219-3634, located at 13401 ranch rd 620 N, austin, tx 78717) where the technician diagnosed and replaced the O2 sensor. The contact stated that the failure recurred every six months, especially when fuel was placed in the vehicle. The manufacturer was called, but no one answered the phone. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000. Fold that dealer in austin, tx put company the vehicle repair information under tow gilberts.

- Providence Village, TX, USA

problem #10

Jan 232019

Liberty

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owned a 2010 Jeep Liberty. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the contact exited the vehicle to run an errand. When the contact returned, he noticed that the vehicle rolled away. On a separate occasion, while driving approximately 15-25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back home and noticed air coming from the vicinity of the brake pedal. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a collision center. The contact also stated that the brake pedal seized in place. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 10V315000 (service brakes, hydraulic) or 10V009000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

- Marquette, MI, USA

problem #9

Dec 062018

Liberty

  • miles
I brought a Jeep Liberty wanting to try something new. I have been experiencing hell with this vehicle. I have only had it about 2 weeks took it to the dealer no one knows what's wrong because no lights stay on. I've taken it to aamco thinking they could tell me. They saw no problem. When driving this car for more than a hour the throttle light comes on the check engine light esp and it starts to shake like it will turn off. The lights always leave so the next day I have no proof. I have always had trucks and SUVS I will never buy another Jeep heating is also terrible. Changed heater core alternater radiator check transmission. Every now I'm drive this car blind not knowing what to expect because it has too many mystery's that shops don't know about this is the worst christmas gift I brought for myself

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #8

Feb 042018

Liberty

  • 112,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Jeep Liberty sport 2010, every time I drive my car up hill slips or looses power in the wheels very easily when it encounters few gravel or crushed stones and small wet areas. It is a very scary experience, to help my car to go up hill more easily I drive the car extremely slow, it does help but I wish I could drive it up hill a little bit faster, the normal way.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #7

Oct 042017

Liberty

  • 1,140,000 miles
Car was in motion when the transmission went out-2015 door locks stopped working-2017 driving in the rain when washer fluid stopped working-tipm went out-2017 driving down the highway when the back glass on lift gate was falling off-hinge bolt on the back glass is deteriorated.-2017

- Sugar Creek, MO, USA

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problem #6

Apr 152016

Liberty

  • 60,000 miles
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 told him 'the car is smoking!' and I got out of the car and got away from it. He tried to open the hood thinking it was a radiator or something but it was so hot it burned his fingers and then he lifted it a bit with a screwdriver as we went to get the fire extinguisher and we saw the fire start shooting out of the sides. It was so hot and so fast. I screamed at him to get him away from it because I knew it was going to explode, and as soon as he was a bit away from it, the hood did explode up and then it started really shooting flames out and and that's when I called 911. There were several more explosions while we waited on the firefighters. It was totally engulfed in flames in 5 minutes. There is nothing left but a shell, and it was one layer from burning our house down. If we were in it another 60 seconds, we'd have taken that first explosion to the faces. We could have died and we almost lost our house, our barn and another car inside the barn. I'm furious. Other people could die.

- Greensburg, IN, USA

problem #5

Jan 052015

Liberty

  • 43,520 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 spoke to a guy from jack phelan dealership in countryside, il and was informed that by searching my VIN number in there database that there is a recall on the water pump for my 2010 Jeep Liberty. States that coolant leaks from weep hole in water pump, was then informed that I can bring my vehicle in to be service at no charge because of this recall. Could not find any info online or NHTSA website so that's why I am filing a complaint so a recall can be administered to inform other Jeep Liberty owners of this issue.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #4

Aug 212013

Liberty 4WD 6-cyl

  • 92,541 miles
Vehicle would not shift into 3rd or 4th gear. It went into limp mode and was stuck into 2nd gear.

- Culpeper, VA, USA

problem #3

May 312014

Liberty

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep patriot 4X4. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph on a highway, the transmission indicator light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle rapidly and independently decelerated up to 20 mph leaving the contact stranded on a deserted highway. The contact was only able to restart the vehicle within an hour. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they were aware of the defect that occurred after 50,000 miles however, they were unable to determine the cause of failure in the software metering system for the transmission fluid and they did not have a remedy. The failure recurred on three occasions. The manufacturer reiterated the same information that the dealer provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000.

- Tucsan , AZ, USA

problem #2

Sep 062013

Liberty 6-cyl

  • 31,600 miles
I got this vehicle on Sep 2013 when took it front the dealer I noticed front end vibration, call for appointment when arrive to dealership they said it needed new tires bought new tires at local pepboys, when back with same problem, they then said again are the tires when they were new.this vibration is coming from front end is very loud sounds like wheel bearing they said that is the way the car is. Alignment was performed, still has vibration now I notice right front tire is wearing on out side could be the camber, non of this repair were done at dealership even under warranty I had to paid out my pocket I don't think is right I am doing the research for those lazy mechanics alignment was perform at pepboys they said the camber on rh tire can't be perform correctly because lower control arm doesn't move out no more. Now when turning the vehicle to the left the wheels seems to be touching, scratching something very hard took it to dealership again after showing that I performed and alignment and they don't know what is causing this I think is unsafe because when I am turning vehicle seems to slow down or something is holding it back I notice that front left brake hose is rubbing the rear of suspension fork at bottom of control arm when turning left there is signs of wear on brake hose same is happening on right could be excessive turning radius on this Jeep that is why may be causing this rubbing noise putting stress on cv axle or bearing.

- North Arlington, NJ, USA

problem #1

Mar 122012

Liberty 4WD

  • 20,000 miles
Upon acceleration in the 40mph range, the transmission does not shift, and revs higher as if the car is in neutral even though the car is in drive, but the car speed does not increase. The transmission appears to "slip", and does not engage the next gear. The engine races before the next gear engages. This problem has happened on and off since 3,000 miles. Will contact dealer this week.

- Yaphank, NY, USA

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