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2010 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Jeep Wrangler has 26 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler

Other
174
Airbags
129
Electrical
70
Fuel System
68
Steering
66
Powertrain
63
Engine
26
Brakes
23
Lights
17
Suspension
13
Tires
8
Structure
7
Speed Control
6
Visibility
4

26

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 17, 2023ENGINEI did not have a check engine light. I began to notice a slight ticking sound. I took it to a dealer...
Mar 11, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a  2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in his ...
Oct 7, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while stopped at a light, the front p...
Dec 11, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS DAUGHTER WHO OWNS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED T...
Dec 10, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE VEHICLE AND ...
Nov 13, 2018ENGINEENGINE STARTED MAKING A RATTLING NOISE AT 54,200 MILES. NO ENGINE LIGHTS OR OIL PRESSURE INDICATORS...
Oct 5, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES...
Jul 3, 2017ENGINETAKATA RECALL WHEN AT A STOP AND IN FIRST GEAR, WHEN I PROCEED TO GO FORWARD THE GEAR WILL POP OU...
Mar 13, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE...
Dec 11, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, BURNING...
Mar 24, 2015ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INCIDENCES OF SPLASH BACK WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK. *TR
Oct 14, 2014ENGINEHEAVY OIL CONSUMPTION 3-4 QUARTS EVERY 2000 MILES .. I BOUGHT THE JEEP NEW IN AUG. 2010 IT HAS 48200...
Oct 1, 2013ENGINETHE HEATER CORE IS LEAKING I BELIEVE BECAUSE I SMELL ANTIFREEZE IN THE JEEP WHEN HEAT IS ON I CONTAC...
Jun 13, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE...
Mar 5, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY 2010 JEEP WAS PARKED BUT RUNNING WHEN A FRIEND YELLED THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE SO I GOT OUT AND LO...
Mar 2, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFOR THE PAST MONTH, AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY A HALF AN HOUR OR SO, I HAVE NOTICED WHITE SMOKE...
Dec 27, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE 2010 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED WAS PARKED AND RUNNING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT TURNED OFF. I ATTEMP...
Sep 5, 2011ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER. WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN EXC...
Sep 2, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGON 9-2-211 WAS DRIVING HOME AND SMELT SOMETHING BURNING. PULLED OVER AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM U...
Aug 15, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGOUR DAUGHTER'S 2010 JEEP WRANGLER CAUGHT ON FIRE JUST AS SHE HAD PARKED IT IN HER UNDERGROUND PARKIN...

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