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2010 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 65 steering complaints for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, 9% of that year's 685 total complaints. There are no related recalls for this area, and reported failures include death wobble, track bar breakage, and steering column faults at a median 50,200 miles.

Steering complaints
65
9% of 685
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
50,200 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report violent front-end shaking, known as 'death wobble,' after hitting a bump at highway speeds between 35 and 65 mph.
  • Some describe the steering wheel or track bar physically breaking or separating, causing a sudden loss of steering control and, in one case, a crash into a barrier.
  • Several owners report a rattling or clunking noise from the steering column, sometimes accompanied by an airbag warning light, loss of horn function, or clockspring replacement.
  • One owner reported a stud or bracket component failing, causing the vehicle to suddenly veer hard right during a turn.
  • Power steering assist was reported to fail intermittently after front-end shaking episodes, making the vehicle harder to control at low speed.

When 2010 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 2, 2010, latest Jul 23, 2025.

2010 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints: complaints filed per month5Jun 2010Aug 2012May 2013Apr 2014Mar 2015Jul 2016Feb 2018Sep 2023
65 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2010 to Jul 2025; peak Mar 2013 (5).

Steering recalls for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Wrangler model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201065 (9%)
  2. 201158 (12%)
  3. 2012204 (24%)
  4. 2013167 (26%)
  5. 201426 (4%)
  6. 201529 (6%)
  7. 201628 (6%)
  8. 201719 (6%)
  9. 20181,115 (61%)
  10. 2019445 (60%)
  11. 2020238 (39%)
  12. 2021250 (27%)
  13. 202282 (21%)
  14. 202356 (15%)
  15. 202468 (9%)
  16. 20253 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2010 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 65 steering complaints for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, which is 9% of that model year's 685 total complaints.
Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for the steering area on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler.
At what mileage do steering problems tend to show up on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 50,200 miles for steering-related complaints on this model year.
Did the 2010 Jeep Wrangler steering issues cause crashes?
NHTSA records 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the steering complaints filed for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler.
Is steering a bigger problem on the 2010 Wrangler than other years?
The 2010 Wrangler's 9% share is lower than several later years, including 2018 at 61%, 2019 at 60%, and 2012 at 24%, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.