general problems of the 2010 Jeep Wrangler

I will be driving down the road and a red lighting bolt will flash on my gauges then the Jeep will either lose power or shut off. I was almost hit by a semi truck due to this. Once I cycle the key goes away till the next time it happens. Also the brake assist will randomly kick on typically applying braking power to the left rear passenger tire. This is not fixed by cycling the key. Jeep has recalled newer Wranglers for these exact issues but when I contacted Jeep they said it would cost me out of pocket.

When starting the vehicle the check engine light comes on. Including the low tire pressure sensor comes on. The tires have been repaired yet the pressure system still says low. The car when shortly after it's been turned on only going several miles an hour and staying about 2rpms starts to kick forward in a abrupt motion as if it wants to accelerate. Sometimes it's a hit or miss to start the car so I have to put it in neutral to start it. In conclusion everytime the vehicle starts to move from a complete stop or braking a loud clanking noise repeats a 2-3 times (clank,clank,clank) continues then stops after driving continually, then repeats after every stop that is made. I'm not sure what to make of it but my guess it has to do with the braking system even though no warning lights for brakes have come up.

My reverse went out on my 42rle automatic transmission in my Wrangler and I looked it up and supposedly this issue is extremely common. Like story after story after story after story after story. This transmission had a recall in its early days where it wouldn't go into park and people were crashing they fixed that but ever since this transmission came out according to google. People have had this problem and it shouldn't just go out like that. The vehicle was stopped and I was backing out of a parking space. Well I was trying until I realized that I wasn't going anywhere so I had to drive over the little hump things. But my reverse lights and everything come on but my engine just revs. And everyone I've asked from people in new orleans Jeep club to looking it up on google either has this problem or had this problem or knows someone who either has or had this problem.

Vehicle is consuming excessive oil. I check the dip stick every time I get gas to be sure it doesnt 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 didnt not fix the problem. I have been to several specialty Jeep machines who have said I will need a new engine.

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!!.

I have a 2010 Jeep Wrangler unlimited sahara. My Wrangler as a defect on the transmission causing it to violently pop out of first gear while trying to accelerate (every single time). Looking into the issue, I have found that it is very common with the 2010 manual transmissions, yet there has been no recall issued regarding the transmission- even though it can be dangerous. Because of this defect, I have to start my Jeep in second gear causing extra wear and tear on my clutch. According to my local dealership, in order to fix the issue, I will have to either completely rebuild my transmission or get a new one (in the TSB that Chrysler put out regarding the issue, only the 1-2 synchronizer assembly needs to be replaced to repair the issue. ) it is absurd that Chrysler has acknowledged this issue, yet a recall has still not been issued. See TSB regarding the issue here: see the TSB here: https://Chrysler. Oemdtc. Com/128/manual-transmission-pops-out-of-gear-2007-2010-Jeep.

The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v290000 (air bags) and 12v216000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

Transmission cooler lines are leaking from the metal to rubber fittings. They've been replaced before, but the oem part develops this leak. Chrysler issued a TSB for this and dealer states it's a known issue. My vehicle is no longer covered by the TSB & this is a fire hazard as the atf gets all over the front end.

Keeps popping out of 1st gear.

The transmission cooler lines on my 2010 Jeep Wrangler began to leak at the hose-to-tube crimp joints. There was no other wear to the lines - only the failure of the hose-to-crimp area. The cooler lines had to be fully replaced to correct the problem. Chrysler issued a document covering 2008-2010 Jeep Wrangler issues with the transmission cooler lines weeping at the hose-to-tube crimp joints, but this doesn't seem to cover my VIN for the year. Further vins should be included in the fix, as it seems to be a problem with more Jeeps than they have previously included.

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.

The vehicle fails to accelerate at a reasonable safe speed to merge with interstate traffic in the given distance allowed for merging. When accelerating to a speed of 60-65 mph and the vehicles engine reaches an indicated rpm of approx 3500-4000 rpm, the vehicle will cease to accelerate and actually decelerate while the vehicle's engine rpm continues to increase until the accelerator pedal is released. The driver has to release foot from accelerator pedal to allow the engine rpm to drop below an rpm of 3500 and the vehicle to resume acceleration. This vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission.

After backing out of parking space, stopping and placing Jeep in drive, vehicle continued to move in reverse. Dash display continued to indicate car was in reverse. Vehicle was placed in park and the ignition turned off. Vehicle would not restart. Tried disconnecting battery but did not reset. Also tried the manual override, which did allow shifting to neutral, however vehicle would still not start. Display continued to show vehicle in reverse regardless of shifting to different gears. This could have been a dangerous situation, with potential for injuries to those in the parking lot. Also, could have resulted in an accident had it occurred at an intersection or other location. Why is this not a recall? this seems to be occurring in many Jeep/Chrysler products based on vehicle forums.

The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the transmission line had a small leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed the transmission line needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 8/21/cn.

This vehicle is equipped with a 6 speed manual transmission. When crossing a busy highway the shifter/transmission pops out of gear with such force as to feel like you were struck from behind. It also leaves you dead in the water so to speak, with traffic coming at you. This was the 1st of several incidents like this that has happened. Though these incidents happen at low speed they pose the threat of injury or death from being struck while your vehicle is out of gear. I reported it to the selling dealer it came from who refered me to amoco transmission to have it looked at under warranty. Ammco refered me to go to a Jeep dealer because there is a TSB concerning this problem. Once again I contacted the selling dealer I purchased it from to see how they wanted to proceed. They contacted the local Jeep dealer and were told that yes Chrysler knows of the problem but it is nothing they're fixing under warranty. This issue should be a recall before someone is injured or killed. I have checked online and found that apparently this is an ongoing problem that many others have and are going through with their manual transmission equipped Jeep Wranglers.

While driving down the road at approx 45mph, the Jeep began to shake/jump uncontrollably for no apparent reason. We took it into the Jeep dealer from whom we bought the vehicle. He tightened the track bar (??) and replaced the steering stabilizer. We explained to him that we were beginning a cross country trip, so he should check everything. A week or so later, we began the trip from florida to California. Two days into the trip (east texas), while traveling at highway speeds, we experienced the shake again. We had to top the vehicle and took it to the nearest Jeep dealership, driving on side streets at minimal speeds. The dealership replaced the upper and lower ball joints. There were already two Jeeps in the shop with the same problem and while we were there, another person came in with the same issue. We then continued our trip. Two days later, in California, we again experienced the shake while traveling at highway speeds. Again, we took the car to a Jeep dealer who said we needed to replace the steering stabilizer. We told him it had already been done. He noted that the stabilizer that comes as standard equipment with the Jeep is not robust enough and that most Jeeps will experience this problem if not upgraded. We also reported this sequence of events to Jeep. We have since researched this issue on the internet and have found the problem is know as "death wobble" and seems to be quite prevalent.

I have a 2010 Wrangler rubicon, manual tranny that pops out of first gear on occasion. There are numerous forums with complaints I found youtube videos showing the problem as well. I inquired about a year ago when under warranty and told no recall and no " problem" it did it last night going through an intersection (left turn) which becomes a safety issue when the Jeep ceases to travel and I get t- boned.

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.

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.

My 2010 Jeep (manual) pops out of 1st gear, very violently, after I've started into the middle of an intersection. Potentially very dangerous to me, my passengers, & whoever the unlucky vehicle's passengers may be meeting me at that moment. This has happened since I bought it 2 1/2 years ago. 1 mechanic asked if I knew how to drive a stick. I'm female, 41yrs & have been driving a stick since I learned at age 13 it is the only type of transmission I drive. I'm writing now because I didn't know this existed before & started searching for a better transmission not a replacement when I found this & a few more that state the same problems I'm having. I'm not sure how many of these complaints need to be given before someone hears them & chooses to listen but hopefully soon. It's Jan. 2016.

Just bought the used Jeep. Pops out of 1st gear regularly (did it the first night I drove it home), so hard it forces the Jeep forward and feels like someone rear-ended me. I've nearly been rear-ended multiple times because pulling out at a parking lot or red light and folks behind me keep going and have to stop on a dime while I scramble to get it back into 1st gear. It now happens about 5 times a week. Took it to the dealership but they can't "replicate it" so it just keeps happening. There are multiple forums and websites online where folks have similar problems with 1st gear but Chrysler won't issue a recall.

Bought a certified used vehicle from fairfield Dodge, crysler, Jeep in muncy , PA and in 4 months of owning this vehicle it had a recall on the transmission skid plate, engine light on due to broken sensor, in need of four brake rotors and brake pads. They stated that when they serviced the vehicle when they purchased it that the rotors were cut for the last time when they certified the vehicle for sale on the lot. And now four months later it needs $1,200. 00 worth of repairs. They state that the esim was broken by me or someone that was under the hood and that I would have to pay for the parts but not the labor the same with the brakes. I feel that this vehicle should have never been front line ready or even certified with all these issues, they are very, very poor representitives of your brand. I did not buy a Jeep to have major problems within four months of purchase. Then when I arrived the day of service they no longer had my recall part they put it on another vehicle that came in before mine. I live two hours away from the dealership and they failed to do there job.

While pulling out from a stop the vehicle will pop out of first gear violently. This has happened to me while pulling out on a busy highway, where I have been nearly hit. After doing some research online I have found multiple complaints on this issue and a TSB the Chrysler has issued.

The recent recall by Jeep on the 2010 Wranglers does not fit the situations that have been occurring. Several owners have experienced spontaneous fires, and were not in any off-road situation that could have cause debris to collect on or near the catalytic converter. They were simply driving home from work, or on the highway. One owner, who contacted me, had 16 miles on it (2012 model), and had just picked it up from the dealership. It caught on fire on his way home. Another owner had 600 miles on it (another 2012 model) and it was sitting in front of his home. Numerous have not been on the 2010 models either. The debris that "collected" under my vehicle was not burned up in the fire, and not even in that same location. I believe that this "recall" is Jeep's attempt to bandage a larger issue they are hiding from the public. Video from my fire clearly shows a liquid (tranny fluid or fuel) pouring from the vehicle from the very beginning of the fire. My feeling is that it's a tranny cooler overflow problem, or a bad fuel line connection. Here is a link to the facebook page that I created for others to post their experiences. . Read more...

Owner reports: unexplained vehicle fire under normal driving conditions in a city road. (35-45 mph) 2010 Jeep Wrangler while moving, owner/driver noticed smoke coming out from the sides, front and inside cabin area, and the permeating smell of burning plastic and vehicle fluid(s). Immediately, the power-steering system lost functionality while owner tried to pull-over to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle failed to maneuver properly and with ease. Without any prior warning from vehicle the engine compartment area suddenly caught on fire while vehicle was still moving. Visible fire flames ensued from the hood area. Owner immediately stopped, turned off ignition and proceeded to use a fire extinguisher. That, when owner arrived at front of vehicle, he saw flames protruding from under the hood. Owner proceeded to open hood to fight fire with his own fire extinguisher . Owner had to, immediately, jump-back because hot oil/fluids (power steering, transmission coolant fluid) was gushing out in massive amounts. Despite owner's attempt to extinguish flames, the engine’s compartment area, kept burning up since an uncertain vehicle oil/fluid kept feeding the fire. (not gasoline) by now, electrical sparks “were flying” on burned out wires. Owner was sternly advised to retreat by police officers. Fire dept arrived and finally put out fire. Note: prior to this fire, no vehicle trouble was present, nor evident. Dashboard instruments did not indicate to “check engine. The “temperature gauge” was within normal range. No audible alarms or vehicle warnings were heard. Vehicle worked fine before incident. The dealer's maintenance records will show service performed 2 months before this incident. Vehicle was never involved in any type of car crash or accident. Chrysler group has claimed; "no indication of a manufacturing defect" -can nhsta please investigate this matter?.

2010 Jeep Wrangler unlimited, vehicle pops-out of first gear during acceleration. This causes dangerous loss of power and endangers occupants. Sometimes resists being placed into first gear.

The 2010 Jeep Wrangler was repaired October 26th by a Chrysler dealer for 6 speed manual transmission popping out of first gear. Approximately 30 miles after repaired, the same condition reappeared. Since 10-28-11 it has popped out of first gear 5 times for an average once every 68 miles. This is a serious safety issue that needs to be addressed. This is not an isolated incident with Jeep Wranglers that have a 6 speed manual transmission even though Chrysler says this has never happened before. The dealership can never recreate the condition when they drive it in the parking lot so they say there is nothing wrong. The Jeep first popped out of first gear on August 31, 2011. We filed a compliant, #10425283, but felt since it is doing the same thing after a repair it should be filed again. Someone has to demand that chrsyler admit there is a problem and correct the issue.

This Jeep has never been used for any type of off roading, yet it has a burnt smell coming from the transmission. It was taken to the dealer where it was checked however they could not determine what was causing the burnt smell and smoke coming from the transmission. It has now been checked a couple of times, where only an transmission oil change was performed because they never found out the problem. I can only hope I do not become a statistic, before the problem is found.

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. The driver was able to get into an empty parking lot before the power steering failed and attempted to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher with no success. The Jeep was a complete loss at approximately 3000 miles. The only unusual behavior noted before the fire was that the vehicle stalled when put into reverse on 2 occasions. The Jeep was scheduled to go back to the dealer to investigate this problem but then burned to the ground. Investigation from the Chrysler rep and the insurance rep determined that the cause of the fire was due to "debris around the transmission".

After traversing a national forest service road leaves collected between the transmission skid plate and the exhaust system. While driving at interstate speeds I was flagged down by another car to inform me that sparks were coming from under my Jeep. Luckily this was at night when the sparks could be seen. I stopped the vehicle and immediately discharged my fire extinguisher on the leaves. This only slowed the fire. . . Cold water from a ice chest finally fully extinguished the fire. The debris was removed and the area was inspected with no damage noted. I was able to continue on my trip.

Around 1,500 miles my brand new 2010 Jeep Wrangler "sport" with a 6 speed manual transmission popped out of 1st gear very violently - thought I had hit something. About every 100 miles or so after that incident, it will pop out of 1st gear into neutral - or - grind gears. It was happening so often, I contacted my dealer who told me it wasn't "a problem of Chrysler" maybe I wasn't driving it correctly. I started to "push" it into 1st gear with more attention, holding my hand on the shifter, this seemed to work okay, until one day, after I pushed it into 1st gear, it popped out so hard it almost broke my wrist! it seems to pop out of 1st several times a week now, driving around town (stop and go traffic); once it popped out of 1st so hard it went right into 2nd gear! its extra scary when it happens at a red light intersection and when I start to proceed, it will pop out leaving me without power in the middle of the intersection, with people behind me - I have to quickly throw it into 2nd because it won't go back into 1st. I have 23,000 miles on my Jeep now. I can confidently say it has happened over a 1,000 times!! I have started to "feel" when it might happen, while my hand is on the shifter, it seems to start to wobble - as if something isn't connected right. I have tried pulling it out of 1st gear when I stop, re-shift into 2nd gear/1st gear - doesn't fix it. I have tried to baby it, shifting softer, and even rev the engine and "peel" out - it doesn't matter, it happens no matter what I do. I'm taking it to a different dealer this afternoon, maybe they will listen to my plight. I will happily testify to a grand jury that this is a major problem with the 2010 Jeep Wrangler 6 speed manual transmission.

The problem is and has been with first gear (6 speed manual transmission). Within the first year of ownership the local Jeep dealer was asked about the "popping-out" of first gear. They said that they could not get it to do so while they had it in their possession. Within the last two (2) months it has gotten to be not only an annoyance, but a safety issue. Safety in that pulling out in traffic becomes an "adventure. " there is no confidence that it will not pop-out leaving the vehicle momentarily in a stalled condition with approaching oncoming traffic. One week ago it was taken again to the local Jeep dealer. Warranty expired this past April. The problem was acknowledged and the cost for them to repair this problem was stated to be $6,000. {note: online we have noticed many concerns and complaints identical to ours. In fact, many Jeep dealers have used the exact same line "we could not get it to occur. " apparently there has also been a TSB issued by Jeep addressing the issue of the first gear popping problem}.

6-speed manual transmission. Pops out of first gear every time. First gear unusable, resulting in having to use 2nd gear to start. This is unacceptable. This Jeep has never been off-road.