2010 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 47 brake complaints for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, 7% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 46,500. Two related recalls cover brake tubes and front brake hose contact, and reports include 4 crashes and 3 fires.
- Brakes complaints
- 47
- 7% of 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 while decelerating from highway or city speeds, sometimes forcing drivers to run red lights or stop signs.
- Some brake failures were accompanied by smoke or flames near the dash or engine area, with a few drivers reporting fire.
- The parking/emergency brake fails to hold the vehicle on an incline or while parked in gear, in one case letting the vehicle roll away and strike a house.
- Owners report a snapping sound from the parking brake assembly followed by failure of that component, sometimes recurring after dealer repair.
- Brake pulsation and extended stopping distance were reported at intersections and traffic lights, in one case resulting in a rear-end collision.
- One owner noted squealing brakes along with other unrelated issues discovered during a dealer visit for recall work.
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, making up 7% of all 686 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
- Yes. Campaign 10V315000 covers brake tube replacement, and campaign 10V236000 addresses contact between the front brake hoses, both reported in 2010.
- At what mileage do 2010 Wrangler brake problems tend to appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake-related complaint group is 46,500 miles.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to brake complaints on the 2010 Wrangler?
- NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint set shows 4 crashes and 3 fires, with 0 injuries reported.
- How does the 2010 Wrangler's brake complaint share compare to other years?
- The 2010 Wrangler's brake complaints are 7% of that year's total, lower than years like 2015 (30%) and 2016 (31%), but similar to 2011 (8%) and 2008 (8%).