2010 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

63Steering complaints

9.2%Of all 684 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM159 · 23.2%

AIR BAGS157 · 23%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM80 · 11.7%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE68 · 9.9%

STEERING63 · 9.2%

Share of the 684 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 55 MPH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10483341 — filed 11/05/2012

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO…”NHTSA complaint 10464797 — filed 07/09/2012

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VIOLENTLY SHAKE AFTER DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THE FAILURE…”NHTSA complaint 10440028 — filed 12/15/2011

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Jeep Wrangler have steering problems?

Steering is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler: 63 of 684 complaints on file (9.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Jeep Wrangler have in total?

684 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 35 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.