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2010 · Jeep
Jeep Wrangler problems
681 owners have filed defect reports on this one. That's not a small number. 4 active recall campaigns on file.
Reliability score
6.0 / 10
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
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Critical
4
Severe
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Moderate
Should you avoid this 2010 Wrangler?
Avoid — the electrical system
The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the electrical system was repaired or replaced.
8 fire-related complaints and 1 crash-related complaint on the electrical system
Steering: 66 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 30,000–76,000 mi
Reliability score 6.0/10 — around the segment average
4 recall campaigns on file
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2010 Wrangler· suspension
Vehicle will experience uncontrollable vibration I.e. Death wobble when going over a minor bump in the road. The death wobble can last from 20 yards to 100 yards depending on the speed and terrain. This began to happen about 1 year ago and has been more frequent recently…
Air bag light turns on intermittently during vehicle operation, meaning the air bag will not deploy if there's a collision. Suspected component failure is the clockspring. There have been recalls on other years of Jeep wranglers for this issue, but not 2010 to my knowledge.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Jeep wrangler. While parked, the vehicle failed to start. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Jeep wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags) and 16v290000 (air bags). The part had not been supplied from the manufacturer to the dealer for an extended period of time. The contact…
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Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Jeep wrangler vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission
If this occurs, the debris can ignite without warning, resulting in a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010
Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S33.
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
This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 681 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Jeep Wrangler has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
Should you avoid the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
On the NHTSA data, the 2010 Jeep Wrangler is one to avoid unless a specific vehicle proves otherwise. The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the electrical system was repaired or replaced. The record behind that call: 8 fire-related complaints and 1 crash-related complaint on the electrical system; Steering: 66 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 30,000–76,000 mi; Reliability score 6.0/10 — around the segment average; 4 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 129 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 67,304 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 67,304 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Jeep Wrangler has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 681 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Jeep/Wrangler.
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