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2010 Jeep Wrangler problems

Owners filed 686 complaints about the 2010 Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA between Nov 2009 and Aug 2026. The most-cited component is fuel/propulsion system (159).

Complaints
686
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
15
Reported by owners
Fires
35
Reported by owners
Injuries
7
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Fuel/propulsion system159
  2. Air bags158
  3. Electrical system86
  4. Fuel system, gasoline69
  5. Power train68
  6. Steering66
  7. Suspension42
  8. Engine38
  9. Service brakes32
  10. Exterior lighting25
  11. Wheels17
  12. Vehicle speed control16
  13. Structure15
  14. Engine and engine cooling15

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20091
201044
201136
201254
201371
201490
201589
2016104
201756
201837
201932
202018
202112
202212
20239
20245
20258
20268

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Fuel/propulsion system

159 reports2 fires
“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 2008 for this. The dealership states that they have never heard of this, and will not look at it without a full workup and paying up front. This issue is not safe, and I am thinking about getting rid of the vehicle completely due to this. There are are only 77,000 miles on this now so it isn't like I abuse the vehicle”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 21, 2025Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11700768

Air bags

158 reports3 crashes1 fire6 related recalls
“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 known issue with the Jeep Wrangler JKs. No one stocks the parts and used ones are way over priced. How can Jeep not have to replace it or at least stock a replacement part that has the issues resolved?”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 2, 2026Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Service brakesODI 11748027

Electrical system

86 reports2 crashes9 fires
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 6, 2026Electrical system, EngineFire reportedODI 11748531

Fuel system, gasoline

69 reports1 fire
“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 a faulty fuel check valve in the filler neck. The contact stated that the filler neck needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired because the dealer and the manufacturer would not sell the contact the part since the vehicle was not included in a TSB or recall. The contact related the failure to NHTSA ID Number: 10037960 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 27, 2022Fuel system, gasolineODI 11486704

Power train

68 reports2 crashes6 fires2 related recalls
“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 goes away till the next time it happens. Also the brake assist will randomly kick on typically applying braking power to the left rear passenger tire. This is not fixed by cycling the key. Jeep has recalled newer Wranglers for these exact issues but when I contacted Jeep they said it would cost me out of pocket”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 29, 2025Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed controlODI 11639416

Steering

66 reports5 crashes1 fire
“The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the tie rod drag link detached, causing the steering wheel to continually spin. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was repaired by a family member at the contact’s residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 31, 2024SteeringODI 11568952
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 27, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.