How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 68 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Wrangler, making up 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?

Yes. Recall 12V216000 covers a transmission skid plate near the catalytic converter that can collect debris, and recall 11V145000 covers degraded torque on front and rear axle fasteners.

At what mileage do 2010 Wrangler transmission problems usually appear?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 25,250 at the time of failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on this model year.

Did the 2010 Jeep Wrangler transmission issues cause fires?

NHTSA complaint data for this area includes 6 fire reports and 2 crash reports out of 68 total Transmission & Powertrain complaints.

Why does the 2010 Wrangler pop out of first gear?

Multiple owner complaints describe manual transmissions jumping out of first gear during acceleration from a stop, a pattern reported repeatedly at low mileage before either recall was issued.

2010 Jeep Wrangler Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 68 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, 10% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 25,250. Two related recalls address a transmission skid plate that can collect debris and a rear axle fastener torque issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 68; 10% of 686 complaints
All complaints this year: 686
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 25,250 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Manual transmissions pop out of first gear during acceleration from a stop, sometimes multiple times per day at very low mileage.
Fires reported under the vehicle, with owners describing smoke or flames near the transmission skid plate area after highway or stop-and-go driving.
Sudden loss of engine power and RPM drop to zero while driving, in one case followed by smoke from under the hood.
Excessive shaking combined with loss of power and dashboard warning lights, traced in one case to a failed powertrain control module.
Owners report a shift-lever chime recall notice related to transmission fluid overheating warnings.
One report describes the vehicle rolling backward when starting from a stop on an incline.

When 2010 Jeep Wrangler transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 26, 2010, latest Jan 29, 2025.

68 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2025 Q1; peak 2011 Q1 (6).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler

NHTSA 12V216000May 16, 2012Transmission & Powertrain65,246 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 jeep wrangler vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. The transmission skid plate, which is close to the catalytic converter, can collect debris.
Risk: If this occurs, the debris can ignite without warning, resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the skid plate with a skid bar, free of charge. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA 11V145000Mar 1, 2011Transmission & Powertrain18,326 vehicles
Power train:axle assembly
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 jeep wrangler vehicles manufactured from july 12, 2010, through september 10, 2010. Some vehicles may experience a degradation of fastener torque for various front and rear axle attachments to the chassis module.
Risk: This could result in noise, or ultimately, degradation in steering and handling characteristics which could lead to loss of directional control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will re-torque all nineteen fasteners to the maximum residual torque values. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 24, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Wrangler model year

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

200541 (6%)
200657 (8%)
200746 (8%)
200867 (8%)
200934 (9%)
201068 (10%)
201140 (8%)
2012282 (34%)
2013230 (35%)
201488 (13%)
201551 (11%)
201674 (16%)
201750 (16%)
2018176 (10%)
201979 (11%)
202047 (8%)
2021143 (15%)
202263 (16%)
202350 (14%)
2024175 (24%)
202511 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Jeep Wrangler have?: NHTSA lists 68 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Wrangler, making up 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?: Yes. Recall 12V216000 covers a transmission skid plate near the catalytic converter that can collect debris, and recall 11V145000 covers degraded torque on front and rear axle fasteners.
At what mileage do 2010 Wrangler transmission problems usually appear?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 25,250 at the time of failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on this model year.
Did the 2010 Jeep Wrangler transmission issues cause fires?: NHTSA complaint data for this area includes 6 fire reports and 2 crash reports out of 68 total Transmission & Powertrain complaints.
Why does the 2010 Wrangler pop out of first gear?: Multiple owner complaints describe manual transmissions jumping out of first gear during acceleration from a stop, a pattern reported repeatedly at low mileage before either recall was issued.