Four problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Submission from constituent re 2010 Jeep recall notice from Chrysler. The consumer stated she has made several attempts to get her vehicle fixed, but the dealership would take a look at the notice, and say they would get back to her.
A 2010 Jeep Wrangler rubicon caught on fire only 10,000 miles. We were riding down the road and the engine lost power and the rpm's went to zero. There was no check engines lights on and all the gauges were fine. We pulled over to the side and noticed the smoke coming from under the Jeep and under the hood. The fire department said they thought it was caused by a over heated transmission and maybe back the fluid up to the exhaust which ignited it. They were not completely sure because the engine was melted so badly.
Transmission oil is overheating while climbing steep grades at highway speed and also when driving off road and up hills at slow speed. Had to pull over to the shoulder of highway creating hazard. After researching this problem I have found that many Chrysler Jeep Wrangler jk models have noted this problem. Many have reported that transmission can start fire. Problem can be fixed with external transmission cooler but may void warranty. I have just purchased this vehicle only two months ago and since found all this out. Chrysler has apparently added a "hot oil" light as resolution but this seems ineffective and does not actually correct the problem. Seeking guidance and resolution.
The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler rubicon. The contact stated he received notification of an unknown recall regarding the transmission fluid temperature warning. The contact stated according to the recall, the dealer was to install a chime to warn the driver when the transmission temperature became too hot to operate the vehicle. The contact stated he did not safe driving the vehicle although the recall repair was performed on his vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure. The current mileage was 2,536. Updated 10/05/10 updated 10/07/10.