How common are steering complaints on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?

NHTSA has logged 66 steering complaints for the 2010 Wrangler, which is 10% of all 686 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering issues on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for steering on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler.

What is the 'death wobble' owners mention?

It's a term owners use for a violent front-end shake that starts after hitting a bump, described in several of the sample complaints reviewed by NHTSA.

At what mileage do steering problems typically appear?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 50,100 miles at the time of the steering-related failure.

Have steering problems led to crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA records 5 crashes and 1 injury among the 66 steering complaints for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler.

2010 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 66 steering complaints for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, 10% of its 686 total complaints, with 5 crashes and 1 injury reported. There is no related steering recall for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 50,100 miles.

Steering complaints: 66; 10% of 686 complaints
All complaints this year: 686
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 50,100 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe a violent front-end shake known as "death wobble" that starts after hitting a bump at highway speeds and only stops once the vehicle slows to a near stop.
Some drivers report a sudden loss of steering control, including a steering wheel that snapped while turning and a track bar bracket that broke off the axle at speed.
Several complaints describe steering column problems such as a loose bolt, a clunking noise, and a clockspring failure that also disabled the horn and cruise control.
One owner reported the towing arm disengaged from the steering mechanism, causing the vehicle to drift off the roadway.
Alignments and new tires were reported as ineffective fixes for the shaking, with the problem returning after service.

When 2010 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 9, 2009, latest Jul 23, 2025.

66 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2009 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.

200558 (9%)
200686 (12%)
2007138 (25%)
2008156 (18%)
200965 (17%)
201066 (10%)
201158 (12%)
2012204 (24%)
2013167 (26%)
201426 (4%)
201529 (6%)
201628 (6%)
201719 (6%)
20181,115 (61%)
2019445 (60%)
2020238 (39%)
2021250 (27%)
202282 (21%)
202356 (15%)
202468 (9%)
20253 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?: NHTSA has logged 66 steering complaints for the 2010 Wrangler, which is 10% of all 686 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering issues on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for steering on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler.
What is the 'death wobble' owners mention?: It's a term owners use for a violent front-end shake that starts after hitting a bump, described in several of the sample complaints reviewed by NHTSA.
At what mileage do steering problems typically appear?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 50,100 miles at the time of the steering-related failure.
Have steering problems led to crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA records 5 crashes and 1 injury among the 66 steering complaints for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler.