I have had 5 Jeep Liberty's and this happened on two of them when the Spark Plugs needed to be replaced. I Would try that first.
Important to use NGK and the correct plug.
When installing the new plugs if you use a rubber hose 3/8" that fits over the top of the spark plug it makes in real easy to get in started in the spark plug hole. Then you use the spark plug socket to tighten it in.