MYRModel Year Report

2010 Jeep Wrangler

◆ Worse than typical
2010 Jeep Wrangler
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
686
Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1991 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 686 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 654 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2019: 741 complaints 2020: 610 complaints 2021: 942 complaints 2021 2022: 400 complaints 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2025: 68 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1989 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2007 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 686 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 654 complaints 2013 2014: 654 complaints 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2019: 741 complaints 2019 2020: 610 complaints 2021: 942 complaints 2022: 400 complaints 2022 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2025: 68 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1988 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1990 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1994 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2000 2001: 170 complaints 2002: 108 complaints 2002 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2008 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 686 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2012 2013: 654 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2014 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2018 2019: 741 complaints 2020: 610 complaints 2020 2021: 942 complaints 2022: 400 complaints 2022 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2024 2025: 68 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026

2010: 686 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
198741
198853
198963
199080
199177
199277
1993109
1994159
1995202
19962
1997401
1998265
1999213
2000251
2001170
2002108
200398
2004192
2005649
2006730
2007555
2008873
2009372
2010686
2011485
2012833
2013654
2014654
2015472
2016461
2017310
20181,820
2019741
2020610
2021942
2022400
2023367
2024736
202568
202610

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel/propulsion system

23% · 159 reports
FIRE

Air bags

23% · 158 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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Failure to replace airbags

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21

Electrical system

13% · 87 reports

Most commonly citing horn and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASHFIRE
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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 loss, house has damage, and other vehicles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-06

1) doors are supposed to lock when vehicle gets to a certain speed but the driver side no longer locks automatically. 2) while vehicle was in park, the automatic gear slipped into drive and smashed into a wall and totally shut down.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-30

Also filed under Power train

Power train

10% · 72 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I purchased a 2010 Jeep rubicon in nov 2009, returned to the dealer within 60 days and stated to the dealer that first and second gears had continually "Popped out" While attempting to move from a stand still.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-12-20

A 2010 Jeep Wrangler rubicon caught on fire only 10,000 miles. We were riding down the road and the engine lost power and the RPM's went to zero. There was no check engines lights on and all the gauges were fine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-02

Fuel system, gasoline

10% · 69 reports

Most commonly citing mounting plate/flange.

FIREINJURY
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On jan. 19TH, 2012 my Jeep Wrangler unlimited rubicon edition (With auto tranny) caught on fire. Just prior to that the engine had cut off. I lost all power.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-21

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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    2010Complaint volume 686 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2010-08-16Service brakes, hydraulic10V315000 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…

    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.

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    2010-12-06Service brakes, hydraulic10V236000 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…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2011-03-24Power train11V145000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will re-torque all nineteen fasteners to the maximum residual torque values. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on March 24, 2011. Owners may contact…

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    2012-03-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-08-07 Skid plate debris fires
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    2012-07-16Power train12V216000 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…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate with a skid bar, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2013-04-04Equipment13E010000 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.

    Remedy: Quadratec will notify owners and either exchange the liners or provide them with a hook guard kit to help secure the driver-side mat, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may…

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    2013-06-10Air bags13V176000 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…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring and add a steering wheel dust shield, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at…

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    2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
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    2015-06-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-12-07 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
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    2015-12-04Engineering analysisClosed 2016-07-06 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
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    2016-12-14Air bags16V290000 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.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 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.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

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    2018-02-28Air bags18V021000 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,...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018.

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    2019-02-04Air bags19V018000 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.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019.

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    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    Date not on fileAir bags11V528000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 right hand drive (Rhd) Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and remedy the vehicles as necessary free of charge. Chrysler will mail to owners an interim notification during March 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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Buy-smart checklist

2010 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 159 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 158 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 87 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V528000 · Air bags
  • Recall 10V315000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 10V236000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 11V145000 · Power train
  • Recall 12V216000 · Power train
  • Recall 13E010000 · Equipment
  • Recall 13V176000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V290000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V021000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V018000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2010 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Jeep Wrangler is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Jeep Wrangler have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.