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2010 Jeep WranglerProblems: Top Complaints, Recalls & Failures (NHTSA)

Every owner complaint and safety recall the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has on file for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, ranked by the component that failed most.

Complaints on file

686

Recalls issued

11

Crashes reported

15

Fires reported

35

What breaks most

  • Fuel/Propulsion System159 complaints · 23.2%
  • Air Bags158 complaints · 23%
  • Electrical System86 complaints · 12.5%
  • Fuel System69 complaints · 10.1%
  • Gasoline69 complaints · 10.1%

Recalls on this model year

  • Do not driveAir Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause t

    Campaign 19V018000 · reported 15/01/2019 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer

  • Do not driveAir Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas,

    Campaign 18V021000 · reported 09/01/2018 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer

  • Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

    Campaign 16V290000 · reported 11/05/2016 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer

  • Do not driveAir Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2

    Campaign 16V352000 · reported 24/05/2016 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer

  • Equipment

    Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.0303 07, 14254.0303 08, 14254.0303Q, 14254.0309 07, 14254.0309 08, and 14254.0309Q sold from May 1,

    Campaign 13E010000 · reported 25/02/2013 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer

  • Power Train › Axle Assembly

    CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 12, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF FASTENER TORQUE FOR VARIOUS FRONT AND REAR AXLE ATTACHMENTS TO THE CHASSIS MODULE.

    Campaign 11V145000 · reported 01/03/2011 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer

  • Air Bags › Frontal

    CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 RIGHT HAND DRIVE (RHD) JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLIES THAT COULD EXPERIENCE A COMPROMISED AIRBAG CIRCUIT RESULTING IN AN

    Campaign 11V528000 · reported 02/11/2011 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer

  • Air Bags

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011. The affected vehicles have airbag clockspring assemblies that could experience broken airbag circuits.

    Campaign 13V176000 · reported 07/05/2013 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer

  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION SKID PLATE, WHICH IS CLOSE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CAN COLLECT DEBRIS.

    Campaign 12V216000 · reported 16/05/2012 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

    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 MASTER CYLINDER TO HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) BRAKE TUBE ASSEMBLY END FLARE.

    Campaign 10V315000 · reported 07/07/2010 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 JEEP WRANGLER LEFT AND RIGHT HAND DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 15, 2006 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2010. THERE MAY BE CONTACT BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT INNER FENDER LINERS AND THE RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBES WHICH

    Campaign 10V236000 · reported 03/06/2010 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer

What owners report

Fuel/Propulsion System

  • When refueling and the pump shuts off, fuel with then leak back our and will run down the side of the jeep onto the ground. This is a large fire hazard, and there was previously a recall for 2007 and
  • As you were fueling the vehicle it will spit fuel back at you and poor fuel all over the ground and me, many people have this problem there is a recall from 2007 to 2008 but not 2009 through 2010 even
  • Upon fueling the vehicle and the fueling process stops, the Jeep spits back about 1/2 gallon of fuel, all over the vehicle, the ground and the fuel station.

Air Bags

  • Failure to replace airbags
  • Most of the dash lights are on scan code U1412. Says traction control not working, ABS not working, speedometer not working, and airbags not working. The Power Control Module (PCM) needs replaced. A k
  • El vehículo fue llevado para un recall del airbag clock spring todo estaba bien hasta ahora que en el mes de marzo 2026 el volante comenzó hacer ruido, la bocina a penas funciona, el votante se siente

Electrical System

  • Started vehicle and went inside to grab my bag and there was a loud explosion and the engine bay went up in flames. Determined to be electric and originated in or near the TIPM. The vehicle is a total
  • ABS Module failure. Unable to get replacement. Manufacturer refuses to provide & unable to use used ones due to being programed to Vin#. It has been over 2 years and no resolution in site.
  • I will be driving down the road and a red lighting bolt will flash on my gauges then the jeep will either lose power or shut off. I was almost hit by a semi truck due to this. Once I cycle the key goe

Fuel System

  • The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, fuel spilled down the side of the vehicle. The contact stated that he was an independent mechanic that diagnosed
  • The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the fuel skid plate was deteriorating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not
  • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL DURING REFUELING. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE EPA ABOUT THE FAILURE BUT RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTA

Gasoline

  • The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, fuel spilled down the side of the vehicle. The contact stated that he was an independent mechanic that diagnosed
  • The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the fuel skid plate was deteriorating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not
  • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL DURING REFUELING. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE EPA ABOUT THE FAILURE BUT RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTA

Excerpts are anonymized owner complaints as filed with NHTSA, trimmed to 200 characters.

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