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2010 Jeep Liberty Brakes Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
9%of 197 total for the year
Median mileage
29,600miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Jeep Liberty, 9% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,600 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was driving on the interstate I started to approach a mac truck, I started to apply my breaks and I noticed I didnt slow down, so I kept trying, the check engine, ABS, esp, and two other lights came on. I rear ended the trucked and my Jeep started spinning and I wrecked into the medium”

NHTSA complaint #11204866, filed 2019-04, 75,000 miles

“Twice now after reversing my car a little distance, the car would only forcefully move forward after putting it in drive, and it would stop immediately after taking my foot off of the gas without touching the brake. I tried to push the brake down to put the car in park, but the brake pedal was stuck up. I have had the car towed twice to a garage, but they can't seem to find the problem and the vehicle will move again after sitting for hours.”

NHTSA complaint #11207011, filed 2019-05, 145 miles

“Both times I was slowing down for a red light and almost rear ended another car. I felt the brakes failed and the car seemed to accelerate and or the gas pedal stuck. I called Jeep and they said there was no recall/issues and I saw where my year/model was reported to have a recall for a brake issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10663736, filed 2014-12, 82,000 miles

“While backing down a driveway, my brand new Jeep Liberty's service brake did not work and I was only stopped after hitting a pole. There is currently a recall for my make, model, and year; however, my specific vehicle (according to chrysler) should be effect-- though my accident fits the recall description perfectly.”

NHTSA complaint #10380037, filed 2011-02, 1,543 miles

“As I am accelerating from a stop my entire vehicle will completely lock up out of nowhere and will no longer move. I can still shift all the gears, however my Jeep will not budge in drive or reverse when pressing on the gas pedal. This has left me stranded in the middle of both lanes of traffic on multiple occasions. This is a huge safety concern, as I have had other vehicles almost crash into me. The only way I can describe it, is like having the emergency brake come on while your driving. The vehicle locks up and the tires skid until you come to a complete stop. It's very scary!”

NHTSA complaint #11197311, filed 2019-04, 67,500 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012123%
2011137%
2010189%
200922%
2008244%
2007203%
2006564%
2005313%
2004404%
2003494%
2002835%
2000117%

Other parts of the 2010 Jeep Liberty

Electrical system
41 complaints
Other or unknown
38 complaints
Fuel system
34 complaints
Engine
20 complaints
Body and structure
16 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Exterior lighting
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
Electronic stability control
11 complaints
Wheels
11 complaints
Tires
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Jeep Liberty

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology