2010 Jeep Liberty: engine failure

Filed Jun 18, 2025 · Engine · GA

2017 their was a recall on the 2010 jeep liberty oil pump and we were not notify at all, [XXX] the engine seized and the oil light came on and then the engine just stopped, It was full of oil and the oil was very clean, the mechanic look at it and said that the oil pump went out I am [XXX] the jeep stop in the middle of the road me my husband could have got kill cars almost hit us we have witnesses that can testify to this, we never receive a letter from your company at all about the recall. Thank you. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 31, 2019 · Brakes, Transmission · 160,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed May 17, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 50,000 miles · MI

June 2 2015 approximately 54000 miles on vehicle purchased with 17,000 from jeep dealership. Engine seized with out warning while in motion on way home from work. No smoke and no lights on dash to forewarn me. No coolant ever leaked on garage floor or anywhere at all. Repair cost 4,000 and nothing covered by chrysler. Heater core replaced twice engine rebuilt and after repairs water pump was leaking. Had that replaced for free. Once agin having issues.

Filed Aug 25, 2015 · Engine · 50,000 miles · MI

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 core went again. Started to hear rattle under car in may 2015. Set up to have jeep looked over at a dealership. On the way to the dealer temp guage went up and back down the hot! Engine seized. I had to pay over 4600 dollars to have engine rebuilt not replaced as well as heater control and heater core replaced. Chrysler is denying that there is a defect in the vehicle. There was never any sign of coolant leak on my garage floor

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized and all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer software needed to be updated and unknown wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Engine · 68,345 miles · IN

During production of most jeep models using the jr engines, there was an issue in the cooling system causing blockage of the heater core, radiator, engine block, thermostat, and/or water pump. The issue is well known by jeep owners from mainly 2010-2012 jeeps, but chrysler has refused to admit and fix the issue. The cause of the issue typically has been linked to either a) casting sand used in the production of the motor, or b) chemicals in the coolant developing a sand-like sludge. My experience has been two failed heater cores within 9 months of each other. The first incident occurred on 25dec2013 and was repaired 30dec2013 at 68,345 miles. On a trip away from home it failed again on 11sep2014 at 85,157 miles. On the most recent occurrence, when the heater core clogged and blew, the system blew hot steam into the cabin and coolant (around a temperature of 200*f) poured onto the passengers side floorboard. Luckily I did not have the heat vents turned to me or had a passenger at the time because I or my passenger would have likely been injured. The safety issued called into question due to the issue are a) burns resulting from failure of heater core, b) becoming stranded with no heat due to heater core or radiator failure, c) becoming stranded because of engine failure due to overheating caused by clogged cooling system.

Filed Mar 17, 2010 · Engine · NY

2010 jeep liberty with less than 9000 miles started leaking oil from some where under engine when running, hot oil leaks into the exhaust system with potential to start a fire due to hot oil and hot exhaust system. Dealer claims not to know anything about any problems with new engine. Please help me car is still under warranty but dealer doesn't know what is the problem.