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This page covers 14 recalls, 681 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler.
17 mpg combined
13.8 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Fuel and braking system complaints dominate what 2010 Wrangler owners report. On the fuel side, the most commonly described issue is fuel spitting back or overflowing during fill-ups, owners report the pump nozzle clicking off early and gasoline running down the side of the vehicle, pointing to a problem with the evaporative emissions or fuel tank vent system. The other major pattern involves the ABS module failing, typically flagged by a warning light and a C2200 diagnostic code. What makes this complaint stand out is a recurring secondary frustration: owners report that replacement modules are difficult or impossible to source, and because the module is programmed to the vehicle's VIN, used units from other vehicles can't be swapped in. Several owners describe going months or longer without a functioning ABS system as a result.
681
Total Complaints
15
Crash-Related
34
Fire-Related
7
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Jeep Wrangler has 14 recalls, the most serious being a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can explode during deployment, sending metal fragments into the cabin and potentially causing serious injury or death.
Several other airbag concerns also affect this vehicle. On right-hand-drive models, the airbag clockspring wiring can develop a broken circuit, preventing the driver's frontal airbag from deploying in a crash. A separate clockspring issue involves dust contamination that can similarly disable the driver's airbag.
On the brake side, fender liners can rub against brake tubes until they wear through and leak fluid, reducing braking at the affected wheel. A separate issue with the master cylinder-to-brake-unit tube fitting can also cause fluid loss and longer stopping distances.
Automatic transmission models have a fire risk: debris can collect between the transmission skid plate and the exhaust catalyst and ignite without warning. On the suspension side, axle attachment fasteners on certain vehicles can lose their holding torque over time, gradually degrading steering and handling to the point where directional control becomes difficult.
There is also an aftermarket equipment concern: certain Quadratec driver-side floor liners sold for 2007-2013 Wranglers can shift forward and catch on the accelerator pedal, causing unintended acceleration.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What can fail
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure during deployment and rupture or explode.
What the fix does
The passenger frontal air bag inflator will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The passenger front airbag inflator may explode during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may fail or deploy unexpectedly, potentially injuring occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Dust contamination in the clockspring assembly can cause the air bag electrical circuit to fail, preventing the air bag from deploying.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly, wheel back cover, and column shroud at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The airbag clockspring assembly can develop broken circuits, which may prevent the airbag from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly and install a steering wheel dust shield at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The anchor point on the driver-side floor liner can tear, especially in high heat, allowing the mat to shift forward during use.
What the fix does
Quadratec will replace the liner or provide a hook guard kit to secure the mat at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The transmission skid plate can collect debris near the catalytic converter.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the skid plate with a skid bar at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The exhaust system sits too close to the transmission skid plate. Debris can collect between them and contact the hot exhaust catalyst, potentially causing a fire.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace your transmission skid plate with a skid bar to increase clearance.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The driver's airbag clockspring assembly may develop an internal circuit problem that disables the airbag system, causing a warning light to appear and preventing the airbag from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Chrysler will repair or replace the clockspring assembly at no cost to you. An interim notification will be mailed in March 2012.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Fasteners holding the front and rear axles can loosen over time due to variations in the painting process, potentially causing noise and affecting steering and handling.
What the fix does
Dealers will re-tighten nineteen fasteners on the axle attachments to the correct specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Fasteners connecting the front and rear axles to the chassis may loosen over time, reducing their tightness and potentially affecting axle stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will re-tighten all nineteen fasteners to proper specifications at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The brake tube connection between the master cylinder and hydraulic control unit may have an improperly formed end flare, potentially causing brake fluid leakage.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake tubes at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The connection between the master cylinder and hydraulic brake control unit may be improperly formed, allowing brake fluid to leak and reducing braking performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake tubes connecting the master cylinder to the hydraulic control unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The front inner fender liners may contact the brake tubes, causing them to wear and leak brake fluid.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the vehicles at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
