2010 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints

Owners have filed 686 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (159), Air Bags (158), Electrical System (86).

Key takeaways

  • 686 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 15 involve a crash, 35 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel/Propulsion System15923%
Air Bags15823%
Electrical System8613%
Fuel System6910%
Gasoline6910%
Power Train6810%
Steering6610%
Suspension426%
Unknown Or Other416%
Service Brakes406%
Engine386%
Exterior Lighting254%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2010 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR.Not ratedNot ratedNot rated3/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes - filed 2026-08-16

My vehicle has experienced a complete failure of the ABS Control Module. A dealer diagnosis confirmed internal module failure. The symptoms are: - All ABS system warning lights illuminated (ABS, traction control, brake, sway bar) - Odometer and speedometer stop working while driving - All brake lights remain on continu...

Air Bags - filed 2026-07-21

Failure to replace airbags

Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-07-06

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.

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.