2010 Jeep Wrangler drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 50 complaints for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The 2010 jeep wrangler unlimited had been driven approximately 15 miles in stop and go traffic and for the ten minutes prior to the stop at the convenience store had been driven at highway speeds. The driver stopped at a convenience store for 5 minutes, pulled out of the parking lot, and approximately 2 minutes later the jeep had flames shooting out from underneath the vehicle.
Jeep will not hold first gear in. Every time it is put into first gear, the shifter is kicked out. The clutch was pushed in completely when put into gear and the problem still occurs. The issue usually happens at about 5 MPH and below and sometimes when completely stopped. This issue has nearly caused multiple accidents due to the inability to be able accelerate as needed.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler
- Fuel system 228 complaints
- Air bags 158 complaints
- Electrical system 87 complaints
- Steering 68 complaints
- Engine 53 complaints
- Suspension 42 complaints
- Brakes 41 complaints
- Lighting 25 complaints