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2010 Jeep Wrangler Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, 3% of its 685 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 40,500. There are no related recalls filed under this category, and owners reported 4 fires but no crashes or injuries.

Structure & Body complaints
18
3% of 685
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
40,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the hood bouncing or flapping up and down by an inch or two while driving at highway speed, especially in windy conditions.
  • Some describe the fender detaching from the vehicle at low speed, reportedly due to mud buildup underneath.
  • Several owners report fires starting under the hood or beneath the vehicle, in some cases traced to grass or debris catching on the skid plate or exhaust area.
  • The passenger seat was described as failing to lock in place, causing it to slide when someone tries to enter or exit the rear seat.
  • One owner reported a loose ignition housing and hood movement occurring at very low mileage.

When 2010 Jeep Wrangler body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 29, 2010, latest Jan 7, 2023.

2010 Jeep Wrangler structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2010May 2011Aug 2011Jan 2013May 2013Jul 2015Aug 2018Jan 2023
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Jan 2023; peak Jan 2013 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 201018 (3%)
  2. 201133 (7%)
  3. 201234 (4%)
  4. 201324 (4%)
  5. 201423 (4%)
  6. 201524 (5%)
  7. 201622 (5%)
  8. 201726 (8%)
  9. 2018112 (6%)
  10. 201929 (4%)
  11. 202023 (4%)
  12. 202123 (2%)
  13. 20225 (1%)
  14. 20238 (2%)
  15. 20241 (0%)
  16. 20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2010 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, which is 3% of the 685 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler.
At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this category is 40,500 miles.
Did the Structure & Body complaints involve fires or crashes?
Owners reported 4 fires in this category with no crashes and no injuries listed in the NHTSA data.
How does the 2010 Wrangler compare to other years for this issue?
The 2010 model's 18 complaints and 3% share are on the lower end compared to years like 2018, which had 112 complaints and a 6% share.

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.