2010 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 6%of 686 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of the 686 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 12 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle is consuming excessive oil. I check the dip stick every time I get gas to be sure it doesn't go dry. It started being very low at just 3,000 since last oil change and progressively got worse. The dipstick will now be below the safe line at 1,600 miles since last oil change. I have had the pcv value replaced and it didn't not fix the problem. I have been to several specialty Jeep machines who have said I will need a new engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11330673, filed 2020-06, 80,000 miles“Drove my car and everything was fine. Parked car at my apartments and smelled something that smelled like a fire. Went to the other side and saw fire coming from under the hood. Within minutes the fire consumed the entire front of my Jeep Wrangler. I never had any problems before this not even a check engine light was on.”
NHTSA complaint #10899048, filed 2016-08, 110,000 miles“I was coming back from lunch break and was getting ready to pull into the parking space at work, when I shift the shifter back to neutral... The shifter broke off. It looks like the welding job was not to standar. From my visual inspection of the welding I can see air pockets. Luckly I was not on a highway or else this could have turn ugly for me.”
NHTSA complaint #10544989, filed 2013-09, 62,000 miles“The heater core is leaking I believe because I smell antifreeze in the Jeep when heat is on I contacted Jeep they said its not a safety issue so will not fix I think it is a safety issue I have 5 kids and a wife who travel in there and all complain of headaches after riding in there . I googled the problem and thousands of Jeep owners had the same issue bad heater cores.”
NHTSA complaint #10662586, filed 2014-12, 42,000 miles“Lights on dash went haywire and the vehicle just died while going 35 MPH would not restart or come out of gear when it was stopped. I was stuck on a city street with no lights of any kind. Very thankful my daughter was not with me!!”
NHTSA complaint #11131088, filed 2018-09, 84,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10128948Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 29 | 40% |
| 2024 | 418 | 56% |
| 2023 | 108 | 29% |
| 2022 | 93 | 23% |
| 2021 | 222 | 23% |
| 2020 | 56 | 9% |
| 2019 | 45 | 6% |
| 2018 | 99 | 5% |
| 2017 | 62 | 20% |
| 2016 | 88 | 19% |
| 2015 | 128 | 27% |
| 2014 | 322 | 49% |
| 2013 | 140 | 21% |
| 2012 | 172 | 21% |
| 2011 | 36 | 7% |
| 2010 | 38 | 6% |
| 2009 | 18 | 5% |
| 2008 | 37 | 4% |
| 2007 | 33 | 6% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 19 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Jeep Wrangler
228 complaintsAir bags
158 complaintsElectrical system
86 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
68 complaintsSteering
66 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsSuspension
42 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsExterior lighting
25 complaintsWheels
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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