2010 Jeep Wrangler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Fuel/propulsion system is the leading concern among 686 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 8th highest complaint count among 26 Wrangler model years with reports.
Of the 2010 reports, 15 involved a crash and 35 involved a fire. 7 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 15, 2019
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. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
Campaign 19V018000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 9, 2018
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, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Campaign 18V021000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
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. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 11, 2016
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 16V290000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsMay 7, 2013
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 airbag clockspring assemblies that could experience broken airbag circuits.
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, a broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the driver-side frontal airbag and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
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 1-800-247-9753. This recall supercedes NHTSA recall 11V-528. Chrysler's recall campaign number is M31.
Campaign 13V176000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentFeb 25, 2013
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, 14254.0303 07, 14254.0303 08, 14254.0303Q, 14254.0309 07, 14254.0309 08, and 14254.0309Q sold from May 1, 2012, through February 14, 2013. The liners are for use in 2007-2013 Jeep Wranglers. The anchor point for the affected floor liners may tear during use, particularly when exposed to high temperatures. The tearing may allow the floor liner to shift forward.
If the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash.
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 contact Quadratec at 1-800-463-2998 or info@quadratec.com.
Campaign 13E010000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionMay 16, 2012
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 DEBRIS.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE DEBRIS CAN IGNITE WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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.
Campaign 12V216000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalNov 2, 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 RIGHT HAND DRIVE (RHD) JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLIES THAT COULD EXPERIENCE A COMPROMISED AIRBAG CIRCUIT RESULTING IN AN AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATION, WHICH INDICATES THAT THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY.
A BROKEN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN THE AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING ASSEMBLY CAN LEAD TO NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
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.
Campaign 11V528000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, axle assemblyMar 1, 2011
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 FOR VARIOUS FRONT AND REAR AXLE ATTACHMENTS TO THE CHASSIS MODULE.
THIS COULD RESULT IN NOISE, OR ULTIMATELY, DEGRADATION IN STEERING AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 11V145000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, master cylinderJul 7, 2010
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 AN IMPROPERLY FORMED MASTER CYLINDER TO HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU) BRAKE TUBE ASSEMBLY END FLARE.
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 10V315000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulicJun 3, 2010
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 BETWEEN THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT INNER FENDER LINERS AND THE RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBES WHICH COULD CAUSE WEAR OF THE TUBES CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
A BRAKE FLUID LEAK CAN CAUSE PARTIAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES AT THE AFFECTED WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 10V236000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: fuel system
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Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 2, 2011
THE FUEL TANK OVERFLOWS WHEN DOING FILL UP EVERY TIME. IT HAPPENS AT ALL GAS STATIONS AND I NEVER TRY TO "TOP OFF" THE TANK. I DO NOT WANT A FIRE, SO MY CONCERN IS FOR MORE THAN MY RUINED SHOES AND DETERIORATING PAINT NEAR THE TANK. I HAVE READ OF MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE AND IS YET UNRESOLVED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 12, 2011
FUEL SPILLS OUT OF THE FILLER PORT DURING THE REFUELING PROCESS. THIS CONDITION GENERALLY OCCURS WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED TO THE FULL OR NEARLY FULL LEVEL AND THE GAS PUMP AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OR CLICKS OFF. THE FUEL SPLASHES ON THE PERSON FUELING THE CAR, THE CAR ITSELF, AND ONTO THE GROUND. THIS HAPPENS REPEATEDLY, NOT JUST A SINGLE OCCURRENCE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 20, 2011
ON THE FIRST DAY JEEP GAVE ME MY NEW TRUCK I TOOK THE JEEP TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION TO FILL UP THE TANK FOR THE FIRST TIME. WHEN THE TANK FILLED UP, IT SPILLED FUEL ALL OVER THE GROUND , TRUCK AND GAS STATION PERSONNEL WHO WAS REFUELING THE TRUCK ( THERE IS PERSONNEL IN CHARGE OF REFUELING IN GAS STATIONS IN MY COUNTRY : PERU SOUTHAMERICA ) MY 2010 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON UNLIMITED 4 DR WAS BOUGHT ON THIS FEBRUARY OF 2011 , AND KEEPS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM . MY CONCERN IS THAT SINCE MY TRUCK IS NOT ON THE U.S TERRITORY ( BUT MANUFACTURED ON THE U.S ) JEEP ON MY COUNTRY WILL TRY TO AVOID TAKING CARE OF MANY OF THE RECALLS BEEN MADE ALREADY TO THE BRAKING SYSTEM , WHICH I HAVE READ AFTER I BOUGHT THE TRUCK. IS EVERY JEEP DEALER ( EVEN OUTSIDE U.S ) OBLIGATED TO CALL HIS JEEP WRANGLER CUSTOMERS FOR RECALLS ???..... CAUSE THEY HAVE NOT TOLD ME ANYTHING YET ABOUT EVERYTHING WRITTEN ON THE WEB. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 6, 2011
MY 2010 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON STOCK GAS TANK OVERFILLS AT THE PUMP! YOU SET THE PUMP HANDLE TO STAY UNTIL IT IS SWITCHED OFF, AND WHEN IT SWITCHES OFF A GOOD AMOUNT OF GAS POURS OUT OF THE CAP. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 30, 2010
GASOLINE OVERFLOWS WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENS ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 29, 2010
WAS REFUELING 2008 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED AT A LOCAL HESS STATION AND JUST AS THE TANK WAS REACHING CAPACITY AND THE AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF ON THE NOZZLE ENGAGED, FUEL SPRAYED OUT OF THE TANK. GASOLINE SPRAYED ON MYSELF, THE CAR AND THE GROUND. ABOUT 500 ML OF GASOLINE WAS SPILLED. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE REFUELED THE VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASING IT. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 16, 2010
OVERFLOWING GAS TANK ON 2010 JEEP WRANGLER, WHEN FILLING TANK IT OVERFLOWS AND SPILLS TO GROUND AND PERSON FILLING TANK AND ONTO JEEP. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 25, 2010
I KEEP GETTING SPLASHED WITH FUEL WHEN I FILL UP MY GAS TANK. IT'S LIKE THERE IS NOTHING TO PREVENT OVERSPILL WHEN THE TANK IS FULL OR NEAR FULL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 25, 2010
WHEN I AM FILLING UP MY GAS TANK ON MY 2010 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED, THE GAS WILL SOMETIMES OVERFLOW WHEN THE TANK IS HALF FULL OR MORE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 8 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WITH VARIOUS LEVELS OF FUEL IN THE TANK. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 23, 2010
FUEL SPILLED OUT OF THE FILLER PORT DURING THE REFUELING PROCESS WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED TO THE FULL OR NEARLY FULL LEVEL AND THE GAS PUMP AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF. SPILLED FUEL SPLASHED ON THE PERSON FUELING THE VEHICLE, AND ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 8, 2010
I HAVE A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON TWO DOOR, AND EACH TIME I FILL IT UP WITH GAS, IT OVERFLOWS DOWN THE SIDE OF THE JEEP. THIS HAPPENS EACH TIME I RE-FILL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 29, 2010
I PURCHASED A USED 2006 JEEP WRANGLER X (TJ) IN JULY 2010 AND THE FUEL TANK OVERFLOWS WHILE PUMPING GAS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 28, 2010
JEEP WRANGLER WAS 3 DAYS OLD WITH 713 MILES ON IT. ON JULY 24TH AFTER DRIVING 130 MILES FROM FOXBORO TO ROCHESTER NH, ABOUT 4:15 PM, I PULLED INTO A SHELL STATION TO FUEL THE VEHICLE UP. MY 3 YEAR OLD AND 6 YEAR OLD WERE IN THE BACK SEAT. AS I WAS FILLING THE VEHICLE SOMEONE RAN OVER AND POINTED TO THE UNDERSIDE WHERE A LARGE VOLUME OF FLUID WAS SPILLING. IT WAS GASOLINE COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK. IT WAS POURING ONTO THE VERY HOT EXHAUST PIPE AND VAPORIZING.I NOTIFIED CHRYSLER MONDAY MORNING OF THE SEVERITY OF THE SAFETY FAILURE AND RECEIVED COMPLAINT NUMBER 19760031. I CONTACTED THE SERVICE CENTER AT THE DEALER REQUESTING THAT THE FAILED TANK BE EVALUATED AND NOT TAMPERED WITH. HE INDICATED THAT IT WAS CLEAR THERE WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN A BOND JOINT IN THE FUEL TANK. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 11, 2010
2010 JEEP WRANGLER WHEN FILL GAS TANK ALWAYS OVER FLOWS ON FIRST CLICK FROM PUMP. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 14, 2010
WHEN FUELING UP MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER THE PUMP STOPS, BUT SEEMS TO HAVE PRESSURE BUILT UP IN THE TANK BECAUSE FUEL SPILLS OUT ALL OVER. USUALLY AVERAGES ABOUT 4-8 INCH IN DIAMETER PUDDLE ON THE GROUND. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FILL UP AND HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR THE PAST 9 MONTHS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 28, 2010
BRAND NEW JEEP WRANGLER. FIRST FUEL UP (AND SUBSEQUENT) FILL UPS RESULT IN MASSIVE GUSH OF FUEL OUT THE FILLER NECK WHEN PUMP STOPS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 22, 2010
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
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 19, 2010
GAS OVERFLOWS AND DOES NOT STOP... UNTIL I MANUALLY TURN IT OFF. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 5, 2010
GAS OVER FLOWS OUT FROM FILLER AND DOES NOT STOP. HAPPENS AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS WITH RATCHET ON AND SELF FILLING. *TR