10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,767 miles

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2010 Jeep Wrangler Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #37

Jan 282016

Wrangler

  • 77,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2010 Jeep wangler. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the instrument panel lights illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove home. In addition, the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #36

Feb 222016

Wrangler

  • 42,000 miles
Cruise control stopped working a few months ago. Today I started getting the airbag warning light flashing on and off. Looks like I'll be dropping $500+ for a new clock spring. How is this not already listed as a recall?

- Bisbee, AZ, USA

problem #35

Mar 162015

Wrangler 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. Also, the horn did not sound when it was pressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tipm and the clock spring malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated 05/11/16

- Apache Junction, AZ, USA

problem #34

Oct 202015

Wrangler

  • 53,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My headlights and marker lights would not shut off unless I disconnected the battery. Windshield wipers would randomly come on and not shut off. Changed out the accessory switch and that didn't fix anything. Changed some fuses and the problem seemed to be resolved. The next day my Jeep wouldn't start. Jumped it without a problem and about a half a mile down the road while driving all of the dash lights started flashing. My Jeep engines motor stalled while in motion on a busy city street with a speed limit of 40 mph, fortunately I had just started slowing down for the red light so an accident did not occur. I sat in the middle of the busy road for ten minutes waiting for the police to push me to an empty parking lot. Due to these symptoms and the previous investigation (NHTSA defect investigation #DP14004), I believe I have a faulty tipm. The local repair shop in hubbard, Ohio looked over the Jeep for bad grounds and wires and nothing was found. On March 6, 2016, the Jeep's headlights would not shut off unless the vehicle was shut off, the fog lights light on the dash flashed and the windshield wipers would come on with the fog light switch. The headlights would shut off when I shut the Jeep off and removed the key, so I dealt with the problem for a few days until it went away on its own. I'm hoping this is the last of my tipm issues.

- Hubbard, OH, USA

problem #33

Jan 032016

Wrangler

  • miles
While parked engine began to repeatedly cranked and moved over curb over 20 feet until stop by striking over vehicles and exhaust battery power.

- Lanham, MD, USA

problem #32

Feb 152014

Wrangler 4WD 6-cyl

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the front passenger side wireless key entry as well as the door lock on the inside failed to function. The contact also stated that now the driver side wireless key entry and interior the rocker switch both failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 04/20/16 the consumer stated the driver would be locked in the vehicle for several minutes. Updated 11/20/2017

- Russellville, AR, USA

problem #31

Dec 102015

Wrangler

  • 80,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. While parked, the vehicle failed to start. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Feura Bush, NY, USA

problem #30

Dec 012015

Wrangler

  • 82,000 miles
On my 2010 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags. This is happening when the vehicle is stationary and while in motion either on the highway or city roads. This is caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2010 Jeep Wrangler (lhd) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler Chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying."

- Wise, VA, USA

problem #29

Nov 202015

Wrangler

  • 66,140 miles
ABS, esp and trac cont. Lights all came on simultaneously. Diagnosed as a faulty clock spring mechanism. $587.58 bill from the dealer, to repair. Approximately 66, 140 miles at the time of failure. Wrangler, 2 door, 4 wheel drive. Highway speed, approximately 65 mph. Apparently it was not covered by NHTSA id: 13V176000, Chrysler recall M31.

- Decatur, TX, USA

problem #28

Nov 202015

Wrangler

  • miles
We bought this vehicle almost two years December. After having this vehicle around 7 months with no problems, we took it to king expresslube to have oil changed, in which, the wrong oil filter was put on vehicle resulting in a blown engine. King expresslube pair the entire cost of the engine and the vehicle was taken to North point Jeep. Every since engine was replaced, we have had problems with the car not cranking. Vehicle has been towed to the Jeep dealership numerous times with them saying, " we can't find anything wrong". was advised to carry a " hammer" to tap under starter to " see if it will crank". so it broke down again two weeks ago which they had the vehicle two days and was returned stating they can't find anything wrong! would not crank again today and they finally found something! said that it was the tipm, of course that's not covered under warranty and it will cost us $900 to replace part! this has been very tacky business practice since I have read today that Chrysler has known this is a faulty part and unwilling to stand behind their vehicles! I am very upset that they are unwilling to help in any way! thank you for listening to my story! shannon H

- Tobaccoville, NC, USA

problem #27

Sep 272015

Wrangler

  • 68,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car stalled loosing all power and drivability dealer claims the alternator went bad and fuse able link melted causing me to need a whole new wiring set

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #26

Jul 012015

Wrangler

  • 78,000 miles
Tipm module is unpredictable and shuts down without notice. If it happens in motion it can be fatal

- Clatskanie, OR, USA

problem #25

Mar 102015

Wrangler

  • 75,000 miles
I have been getting radom warning chimed and an air bag warning light when turning the steering wheel while cornering. Now it is almost always on and needs to be fixed before next inspection is due. Its a clockspring failure in the steering column, a problem common to the current Wrangler from 07-2014. There has already been a recall for the RHD models for the same thing but not lhd Jeep. This is my second failure, my 2007 had the same problems as my 2010. Its time for Jeep to offer a recall and replace this part of the airbag system.

- Wingina, VA, USA

problem #24

Jun 022015

Wrangler

  • 62,715 miles
While the vehicle was driven about 20mph, first on line to a traffic light and on about 20 T0 25 feet before the intersection and light was red, and when the brake was applied it did not stop and the vehicle kept moving and it was stopped by the emergency brake. A burning smell got inside the vehicle and people stopped yelling that the vehicle was on fire. When the hood was opened and the fire put out we notices that the fire started at the brakes pump sensor. It burned all the wiring around there to include plastic cover of left hand side wheel, the steering column rubber joint, sensors, the hood and other parts in that side.

- Vega Baja, PR, USA

problem #23

Jan 112015

Wrangler

  • 42,500 miles
Vehicle headlights failed to illuminate on activation of the headlight circuit via control stalk. Lights would flicker in a specific pattern then go dark. Activating high beam circuit repeated the cycle with high beam illumination. Complete reset of electrical system (battery disconnected for hour +) would clear up the issue for ~2-3 hours of operation before problem resumed. Required dealer replacement of tipm as headlight control circuit is a part of that module. Tipm was on backorder when problem first surfaced, leading me to believe that this model of tipm may be the source of the issue. Vehicle was undrivable for commute during early morning/evening hours due to lack of forward illumination. All other vehicle lighting and accessories functioned correctly.

- Hampton, VA, USA

problem #22

Apr 152015

Wrangler 4WD 6-cyl

  • 582,000 miles
Problem light for the suspension disconnect came on. Dealership had to replace the actuator because it was full of water and shorted out. Couple of weeks after problem with suspension, the tipm module had to be replaced. At time all problem lights on dash board lit up like a christmas tree and vehicle could not be started. Had to be towed.

- La Pine, OR, USA

problem #21

Feb 012015

Wrangler 4WD 6-cyl

  • 35,250 miles
While driving the Jeep the airbag warning light came on with the warning chime. The light continued to go on and off intermittently and the chime sounded. I took the Jeep to the local dealer who I bought it from and they determined it was a faulty clock spring in the steering column. I researched this issue on line and learned that this is a common problem on this model of Jeep. Right hand drive models have been recalled for this issue and the clock springs replaced, but there is no such recall for the left hand drive vehicles. The on line information indicated that this issue could cause the airbag to not deploy in an accident, so I had it replaced by the dealer at my expense. This issue should be addressed by Chrysler and owners who've had their clock springs replaced for this issue should be reimbursed for their expense.

- Pocatello, ID, USA

problem #20

May 052014

Wrangler

  • 72,000 miles
I have a lhd Jeep Wrangler unlimited sport. It is a 2010 and the issue that is occurring is the clockspring has gone bad. The light came on for the air bag in about may and once I saw how much it was to fix it I just decided to deal with the annoying beep. After researching Jeep forums, I've seen that Chrysler Corp has been pretty negligent in addressing the issue by saying the recall only applies for RHD vehicles. If you're having numerous reports of a problem but in a lhd vehicle why wouldn't you own up to it? I'm not sure if people need to die in an accident before they own up to it or what but its pretty ridiculous.

- Winterville, GA, USA

problem #19

Jan 102014

Wrangler

  • 50,000 miles
The problem happened 3 times. Two at very low speeds during the day, and once at night at high speed. The first time it happened, I was driving the Jeep and the engine stalled. It was hard to steer, but I was moving slow. I thought it was a weird fluke. I put the car in park and restarted it with no problem. The second time it my husband was driving, we had just pulled out of our neighborhood and the Jeep stalled. The breaks don't work well, and the steering is difficult. He put the Jeep in neutral and restarted it with no problem. The third time it happened, was on January 10, 2015. I was driving at night with my child on a long trip. I had been driving the Jeep for several hours on the interstate. It happened at around 10:00 pm - it was very dark. I was in the passing lane going about 65 mph when the engine stalled, the headlights went out, all the interior lights went out, dashboard went dark, and I knew from the previous two times, that if I applied the breaks or tried to steer, it would be very difficult. I decided that I didn't want to look down and try to find neutral and accidentally put it in a low gear. So I turned the ignition switch and everything came back on (engine, light inside and out, power steering, and power breaks) while the Jeep was in drive traveling at 65 mph. I took it to the Jeep dealer to have it repaired. They told me that the trans range sensor went bad. My main concern is - why is the engine stalling and Jeep losing all power while moving when the sensor goes bad" there was no warning light to let me know a sensor was bad. Are all Jeep designed with this sensor, and will all Jeep experience the same thing if their trans range sensor goes bad, or was it just something that happened with my specific vehicle"

- Morgantwon, WV, USA

problem #18

Nov 212014

Wrangler

  • 59,000 miles
The air bag warning light came on. After taking to dealership was informed that the clockspring needed to be replaced for $550. This item will not allow deployment of the drivers airbag when not working and should be recalled.

- Iowa Park, TX, USA

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