2010 Jeep Wrangler Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 686 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, 2% of the 686 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 recently purchased a 2010 Jeep Wrangler unlimited. While driving the pedal was shaking and the steering was shaking. Also the soft top would not reach far enough to close. Have not driven the vehicle since. I'm currently using a rental.”
NHTSA complaint #10512833, filed 2013-05, 49,000 miles“I drove my 2010 Jeep Wrangler sahara unlimited through water that was sitting in a pasture that had been shredded. 30 minutes later my car was on fire. The design of the skid plate allowed the grass that was floating on the water to be pushed under the skid plate and around the catalytic converter, within 30 minutes the grass dried and caught on fire. I had 3 kids in the car on our way back from a rodeo and ended up watching my Jeep burn at 1:00 in the morning. Chrysler will not take any responsibility for this and has denied my claim. …”
NHTSA complaint #10406886, filed 2011-06, 21,000 miles“Jeep hood flutter at 55mph or greater with no modifications from stock hood. Hood flutter becomes violent at 70mph or greater to where hood appears to lift off the Jeep while being latched down.”
NHTSA complaint #11232661, filed 2019-07, 106,000 miles“Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the fender became detached from the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the fender had detached because of mud that had accumulated on the bottom of the fender. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Kmj”
NHTSA complaint #10504161, filed 2013-03, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10168378Oct 2, 2019DOOR, Assembly (Front or Rear) For concern of flag nut not aligned to hole, use a blunt tool and lightly tap on the flag nut to knock it loose from e-coat that has dried it in…
- 10121707Jul 19, 2016Out Of Tolerance Door And Windshield Frame Gaps Causing Water Leaks This bulletin involves adjusting the windshield frame and A-pillar between the door to close gaps and prevent…
- 10224618Apr 1, 2016Flash: 3.8L Diagnostic And System Improvements software. The customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician…
- 10151768Oct 22, 2015Cracked Vinyl Soft Top Window This bulletin provides soft top vinyl window precautions during cold weather.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 18 | 2% |
| 2020 | 17 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 3% |
| 2018 | 97 | 5% |
| 2017 | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 | 18 | 4% |
| 2015 | 22 | 5% |
| 2014 | 20 | 3% |
| 2013 | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 | 30 | 4% |
| 2011 | 28 | 6% |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 3% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 26 | 24% |
| 2001 | 38 | 22% |
| 2000 | 56 | 22% |
| 1999 | 21 | 10% |
| 1998 | 25 | 9% |
| 1997 | 29 | 7% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 5% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsExterior lighting
25 complaintsWheels
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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