2010 Jeep WRANGLER

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2010 Jeep WRANGLER has 899 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 11.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (25% of all complaints), specifically: gas over flows out from filler and does not stop. happens at several different gas stations with ratchet on and self filling. *tr. ⚠️ 45 fire reports filed.

45 fire reports 21 crash reports 9 injuries

899

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

11.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

228 complaints

25%

• GAS OVER FLOWS OUT FROM FILLER AND DOES NOT STOP. HAPPENS AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS WITH RATCHET ON AND SELF FILLING. *TR
• GAS OVERFLOWS AND DOES NOT STOP... UNTIL I MANUALLY TURN IT OFF. *TR
• WHILE FILLING UP, THE GAS RECEPTACLE ALLOWS FUELS PUMPS TO KEEP FILLING PAST THE POINT OF USUAL CUT-OFF. RESULTING IN GAS SPRAYING ALL OVER MYSELF AND THE VEHICLE. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 3 fire reports

“GAS OVER FLOWS OUT FROM FILLER AND DOES NOT STOP. HAPPENS AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS WITH RATCHET ON AND SELF FILLING. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

156 complaints

17%

• I WAS DRIVING AND ASK OF A SUDDEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I COULD HEAR A CLANK/CLUNK IN STEERING COLUMN. ALSO HORN NOR CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CLOCKSPRING THE NEXT DAY. NO REASON WHY. JUST STATED THEY GO OUT. MINE WENT OUT AT 20XXX MILES!!! NO RECALL!! *TR
• AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON! GAS CAP LIGHT STAYS ON! *TR
• INTERMITTENT LIGHTING OF ABS/AIRBAG. HORN NO LONGER WORKS. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 3 crashes

“I WAS DRIVING AND ASK OF A SUDDEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I COULD HEAR A CLANK/CLUNK IN STEERING COLUMN. ALSO HORN NOR CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CLOCKSPRING THE NEXT DAY. NO REASON WHY. JUST STATED THEY GO OUT. MINE WENT OUT AT 20XXX MILES!!! NO RECALL!! *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

86 complaints

10%

• 1 NEW JEEP WENT DEAD WHILE DRIVING,ENGINE WON'T CRANK THIS WAS AT 181 MILES ON CAR 2 TOW TO DEALER 3 CONNECTOR C1 @PCM PINS 34 & 35 WERE REVERSED INSTALLED NEW TIPM ALSO. COULD NOT GET CAR OFF ROAD. *TR
• 2010 JEEP WRANGLER HOOD BOUNCES UP, AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE. ALSO, IGNITION HOUSING HAS BECOME LOOSE AT 4900 MILES. *TR
• I HAVE A 2010 SPORT WRANGLER UNLIMITED 4DR, AT APPROX 3800 MILES THE CAR WENT DEAD ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX 60MPH. ALL THE INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE STEERING AND BRAKES WERE HARD TO CONTROL. MOMENTARILY THE CAR RESUMED AND WENT BACK TO DEALER. HAVE MAINTENANCE SLIPS AND INITIAL COMPLAINT. SA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 8 fire reports💥 2 crashes

“1 NEW JEEP WENT DEAD WHILE DRIVING,ENGINE WON'T CRANK THIS WAS AT 181 MILES ON CAR 2 TOW TO DEALER 3 CONNECTOR C1 @PCM PINS 34 & 35 WERE REVERSED INSTALLED NEW TIPM ALSO. COULD NOT GET CAR OFF ROAD. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

72 complaints

• JEEPS KEEP JUMPING OUT OF FIRST GEAR.... *TR
• 2010 JEEP WRANGLER JK WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION WILL POP OUT OF FIRST GEAR WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING ANYWHERE FROM 4-10 TIMES A DAY. THERE ARE 610 MILES ON THE TRUCK. *TR
• MY VEHICLE POPS OUT OF FIRST GEAR INTERMITTENTLY. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR REPAIR AND HAVE REPLICATED THE ISSUE WITH A SERVICE TECHNICIAN IN THE VEHICLE BUT HAVE BEEN REPEATEDLY TOLD THAT "PARTS ARE ON ORDER". AFTER FURTHER INQUIRIES NO PARTS HAVE BEEN PRODUCED NOR REPAIR HAS BEEN COMPL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 6 fire reports💥 2 crashes

“JEEPS KEEP JUMPING OUT OF FIRST GEAR.... *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

68 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20-25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED OFF OF ROADWAY. CONSEQUENTLY HE CRASHED INTO A MAILBOX. UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION HE NOTICED THAT THE TOWING ARM DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM; WHICH COULD HAVE POSSIBLY
• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. UPON EXAMINING THE STEERING COLUMN, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BOLT UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BOLT WHICH MOUNTED THE DRIVER SIDE
• I WAS DRIVING AND ASK OF A SUDDEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I COULD HEAR A CLANK/CLUNK IN STEERING COLUMN. ALSO HORN NOR CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CLOCKSPRING THE NEXT DAY. NO REASON WHY. JUST STATED THEY GO OUT. MINE WENT OUT AT 20XXX MILES!!! NO RECALL!! *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 6 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20-25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED OFF OF ROADWAY. CONSEQUENTLY HE CRASHED INTO A MAILBOX. UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION HE NOTICED THAT THE TOWING ARM DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM; WHICH COULD HAVE POSSIBLY”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 899 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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FUEL SYSTEM: GAS OVER FLOWS OUT FROM FILLER AND DOES NOT STOP. HAPPENS AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS WITH RATCHET ON AND SELF FILLING. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: I WAS DRIVING AND ASK OF A SUDDEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I COULD HEAR A CLANK/CLUNK IN STEERING COLUMN. ALSO HORN NOR CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CLOCKSPRING THE NEXT DAY. NO REASON WHY. JUST STATED THEY GO OUT. MINE WENT OUT AT 20XXX MILES!!! NO RECALL!! *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: 1 NEW JEEP WENT DEAD WHILE DRIVING,ENGINE WON'T CRANK THIS WAS AT 181 MILES ON CAR 2 TOW TO DEALER 3 CONNECTOR C1 @PCM PINS 34 & 35 WERE REVERSED INSTALLED NEW TIPM ALSO. COULD NOT GET CAR OFF ROAD. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: JEEPS KEEP JUMPING OUT OF FIRST GEAR.... *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)