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Model Year Problem Record

Jeep Wrangler 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

686Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
10Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
10Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
79Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System228 complaints

228 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags158 complaints

158 complaints; 6 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 11V528000, 13V176000, 16V290000, 16V352000, 18V021000, 19V018000.

Electrical System87 complaints

87 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train72 complaints

72 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 11V145000, 12V216000.

Steering68 complaints

68 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine53 complaints

53 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes41 complaints

41 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 10V236000, 10V315000.

Lighting25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V236000Reported June 3, 2010 - 287,653 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 287,653 vehicles across all affected models.

10V315000Reported July 7, 2010 - 20,626 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 20,626 vehicles across all affected models.

11V145000Reported March 1, 2011 - 18,326 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 18,326 vehicles across all affected models.

11V528000Reported November 2, 2011 - 5,437 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 5,437 vehicles across all affected models.

12V216000Reported May 16, 2012 - 65,246 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 65,246 vehicles across all affected models.

13V176000Reported May 7, 2013 - 5,440 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 5,440 vehicles across all affected models.

16V290000Reported May 11, 2016 - 388,532 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 388,532 vehicles across all affected models.

16V352000Reported May 24, 2016 - 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 4,648,270 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
18V021000Reported January 9, 2018 - 328,177 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 328,177 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
19V018000Reported January 15, 2019 - 1,413,222 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,413,222 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP14004Opened September 25, 2014 - Closed July 24, 2015

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA15007Opened December 4, 2015 - Closed July 6, 2016

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 16V288000.

EA15007Opened December 4, 2015 - Closed July 6, 2016

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 16V288000.

EA19001Opened April 19, 2019 - Closed September 19, 2024

Electrical overstress. Resulted in recall campaign 20V024.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE12009Opened March 28, 2012 - Closed August 7, 2012

Skid plate debris fires. Resulted in recall campaign 12V216000.

PE12009Opened March 28, 2012 - Closed August 7, 2012

Skid plate debris fires. Resulted in recall campaign 12V216000.

PE15025Opened June 19, 2015 - Closed December 7, 2015

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE15025Opened June 19, 2015 - Closed December 7, 2015

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20091
201044
201136
201254
201371
201490
201589
2016104
201756
201837
201932
202018
202112
202212
20239
20245
20258
20268
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.