2010 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 47 brake complaints for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, 7% of all complaints for the year, with a median mileage at failure of 46,500. Two brake-related recalls exist, covering brake tubes and front brake hose contact, and owners also report loss of stopping power and parking-brake failure.
- Brakes complaints
- 47
- 7% of 686 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 686
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 46,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal sinks to the floor with little or no stopping power, sometimes forcing drivers through intersections or into the vehicle ahead.
- Some brake failures were accompanied by smoke or flames from the dash or engine area, followed by loss of power steering.
- Parking brake or emergency brake fails to hold the vehicle on an incline or after being engaged, in one case allowing the vehicle to roll into a house.
- Parking brake assembly reportedly snapped or broke during normal engagement and required dealer replacement, sometimes recurring after repair.
- Brakes pulsate or feel spongy under normal stopping situations, contributing to collisions at low speed.
When 2010 Jeep Wrangler brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 1, 2010, latest Aug 16, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler
- NHTSA 10V315000Jul 7, 2010Brakes20,626 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and ram 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit (hcu) brake tube assembly end flare.
Risk: This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
- NHTSA 10V236000Jun 3, 2010Brakes287,653 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 jeep wrangler left and right hand drive passenger vehicles manufactured from may 15, 2006 through april 22, 2010. There may be contact between the right and left front inner fender liners and the right front and left rear brake tubes which could cause wear of the tubes causing a brake fluid leak.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause partial loss of service brakes at the affected wheel increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
Brakes complaints by Wrangler model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
- NHTSA lists 47 brake complaints for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, which is 7% of the 686 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
- Yes. Two brake-related recalls apply: campaign 10V315000 for improperly formed brake tubes and campaign 10V236000 for contact between the front brake lines and other components.
- At what mileage do 2010 Wrangler brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2010 Wrangler is 46,500 miles.
- Did the 2010 Wrangler brake problems cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data tied to this component lists 4 crashes and 3 fires among the reported complaints, with no injuries recorded.
- What brake symptoms do 2010 Wrangler owners report most?
- Owners most often describe the brake pedal going to the floor with no stopping power and the parking brake failing to hold the vehicle on an incline.