2010 Jeep Wrangler Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 68about this part
- Share
- 10%of 686 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,250miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 68 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, 10% of the 686 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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“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“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 miles“With increasing frequency, my Jeep jumps out of first gear while accelerating away from a stop. Even with my hand on the shift lever, holding my vehicle in first gear, it will at times jump out of gear with a violent metal-on-metal collision sound. Several times this has happened when crossing or joining traffic at an intersection, and is very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10406752, filed 2011-06, 5,020 miles“My wife parked our Jeep at the top of driveway. Car was placed in park and she got out of the car. She went to get something out of then back seat and could not open the doors. She realized the keys were in the ignition and she shut the car off and pulled out the keys. When she did this, the Jeep started rolling down the driveway dragging her along. Vehicle threw her and ran over both legs and had other internal injuries as well as severe concussion.”
NHTSA complaint #10861347, filed 2016-04, 30,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V216000May 16, 2012Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 jeep wrangler vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. The transmission skid plate, which is close to…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2010
- 11V145000Mar 1, 2011Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 jeep wrangler vehicles manufactured from july 12, 2010, through september 10, 2010. Some vehicles may…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2010–2011
Related service bulletins
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10221831Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10170368Dec 12, 2019Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
- 10138874Jun 1, 2018Customer Satisfaction Notification S80 Aftermarket Dana 60 Front Axle The aftermarket front axle steering knuckles have been machined with an incorrect taper during the…
- 10219849Jun 1, 2017Customer Satisfaction Notification S80 Aftermarket Dana 60 Front Axle The aftermarket front axle steering knuckles have been machined with an incorrect taper during the…
- 10084054Jul 30, 2016"flash: powertrain diagnostic and system improvements this bulletin involves reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with updated software. The customer may experience…
- 10218100Apr 1, 2016Diagnostic And System Improvements.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 13 | 18% |
| 2024 | 179 | 24% |
| 2023 | 51 | 14% |
| 2022 | 68 | 17% |
| 2021 | 149 | 16% |
| 2020 | 47 | 8% |
| 2019 | 80 | 11% |
| 2018 | 177 | 10% |
| 2017 | 50 | 16% |
| 2016 | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 | 51 | 11% |
| 2014 | 88 | 13% |
| 2013 | 230 | 35% |
| 2012 | 282 | 34% |
| 2011 | 40 | 8% |
| 2010 | 68 | 10% |
| 2009 | 34 | 9% |
| 2008 | 67 | 8% |
| 2007 | 46 | 8% |
| 2006 | 57 | 8% |
| 2005 | 41 | 6% |
| 2004 | 26 | 14% |
| 2003 | 22 | 22% |
| 2002 | 14 | 13% |
| 2001 | 23 | 14% |
| 2000 | 70 | 28% |
| 1999 | 20 | 9% |
| 1998 | 33 | 12% |
| 1997 | 53 | 13% |
| 1995 | 32 | 16% |
| 1994 | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 | 13 | 12% |
| 1992 | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 | 8 | 11% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 7 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2010 Jeep Wrangler
228 complaintsAir bags
158 complaintsElectrical system
86 complaintsSteering
66 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsSuspension
42 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsEngine
38 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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