2010 Jeep Wrangler power train problems
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jan 29, 2025
“When starting the vehicle the check engine light comes on. Including the low tire pressure sensor comes on. The tires have been repaired yet the pressure system still says low. The car when shortly after it's been turned on only going several miles an hour and staying about 2RPMs starts to kick…”
filed Feb 5, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 12V216000 · May 16, 2012
- Power TrainCampaign 11V145000 · Mar 1, 2011
Related service bulletins
Plate - Planetary
101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2024
Power Train problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 10 | 17% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 162 | 25% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 46 | 14% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 57 | 15% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 137 | 15% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 46 | 8% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 77 | 11% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 170 | 9% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 50 | 16% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 73 | 16% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 51 | 11% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 88 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.