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 milesRelated recalls
- 10V315000Jul 7, 2010Chrysler 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…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2010, Wrangler 2010, Dodge RAM 2010 +1 more
- 10V009000Jan 11, 2010Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2010, Dodge RAM 2009–2010, Nitro 2010 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11023612Sep 18, 2025Switch - clutch starter interlock & master cylinder assembly - clutch
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 13 | 7% |
| 2010 | 18 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 24 | 4% |
| 2007 | 20 | 3% |
| 2006 | 56 | 4% |
| 2005 | 31 | 3% |
| 2004 | 40 | 4% |
| 2003 | 49 | 4% |
| 2002 | 83 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2010 Jeep Liberty
41 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsTires
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