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KK platform

2010 Jeep Liberty — 3.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Liberty 3.7L.

Body SUVEngine 3.7LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2010 Jeep Liberty 3.7L is an SUV built on the KK platform and powered by a 3.7-liter V6 engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA fuel economy ratings of 16 city/22 highway/18 combined mpg and requiring 5 quarts of 5W-20 API oil with filter. Positioned in the middle of the model's production run from 2000 to 2012, the 2010 model year recorded 195 owner complaints, placing it significantly lower than the peak of 1,807 complaints in 2002 yet well above the initial model's minimal 6 complaints in 2000, with fuel and propulsion systems emerging as the primary concern among the two recalls issued for this year.

Model year201220112010200920082007200620052004

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05184231AB. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235-65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05184231AB
Engine air filter68037059AA
Spark plugSPZFR6F11G
BatteryBB34F101AA
Front wiper blades68003937AB alt 68003943AB
Thermostat68174083AA
Cabin air filter68535612AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176.8 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height71.3 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight4127 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 22 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2010 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

9.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.30 sec — 2008 Limited
210 hpHorsepower (as tested)
235 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2008Limited 3.7L V69.30 sec17.00 sec210 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API engine oil, Front: 80W- in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilFront: 80W-
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.8 Pints
Engine CoolantHOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil5W-20 · API · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts130 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts129 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts95 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.12 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test16, Pressure should not exceed 18 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)56-60 psi
Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression170-225 psi
Engine Oil Pressure25 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket28 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle100 ft-lbs / 75 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.00035 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0008 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.049 in / 0.409 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.048 in / 0.408 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location, Torque the bolts in the sequence shown.

1Hand tighten bolts 1D, 1G and 1F until the bedplate contacts the block.
2Tighten bolts 1A - 1J to 40 ft. lbs.40 ft. lbs
3Tighten bolts 1 - 8 to 5 ft. lbs.5 ft. lbs
4Turn bolts 1 - 8 an additional 90 degrees.90 degrees
5Tighten bolts A - E 20 to 20

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 60,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 60,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 18,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)
Every 90,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 120,000 miDrive Belt (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

For the 2010 Jeep Liberty, the federal record shows a model line that peaked early and then tapered: complaints ran as high as 1,807 in 2002 and generally declined to a low of 108 in 2009, before 2010 rose to 195 complaints, 2 recalls, 3 investigations, and 63 TSBs. That places 2010 near the start of a late-model rebound, because 2011 recorded 180 complaints, 3 recalls, 4 investigations, and 87 TSBs, while 2012 jumped further to 384 complaints, 2 recalls, 6 investigations, and 110 TSBs—still far below the early-2000s highs but clearly above the quieter 2008–2009 period. The top complaint areas for 2010 were Fuel/Propulsion System (21), Unknown or Other (20), Electrical System (17), and Air Bags (11), with 13 crash-related and 4 fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. Overall, 2010 is neither the cleanest year of this generation nor the most troubled, so it can be a reasonable used buy only with a clean maintenance and recall history and a pre-purchase inspection focused on fuel, electrical, and air-bag systems.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
63
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
195
Owner complaints
13 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 195 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System21
Unknown Or Other20
Electrical System17
Air Bags11
Engine10
Fuel System, Gasoline9
Structure8
Service Brakes6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

10V315000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master CylinderReported 07/07/2010

CHRYSLER 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. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.

10V009000Service Brakes, HydraulicReported 11/01/2010

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN… Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 63 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1074182025-09-18Service BrakesSWITCH - CLUTCH STARTER INTERLOCK & MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - CLUTCH
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91001962023-07-27EquipmentLubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily…
V512022-04-02Power TrainCustomer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Liberty 3.7L take?

5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Liberty have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.7L get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.