Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Jeep Wrangler owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I have a blank instrument cluster, my lights are on and wipers run constantly. No warning before this happened. I cannot turn wipers off or control lights. No safety at night with no interior lights and not to mention. I cannot know how much fuel I have. I have found from research that many Jeep Wrangler owners have the same issue from reading forums. I can disconnect the negative battery cable and it temporarily resets then reverts to the same problem. I have also checked the multifunction switch as I was told could be causing the issue and this is not the case because the issue is still there when the switch was unplugged. I then checked the instrument cluster . Unplugged and plugged back in with only a momentary reset and then back where I started. This is not safe and very frustrating when I know there are Many people with the same issue.
HEADLIGHTS STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE JEEP KNOWS ABOUT A TIPM ISSUE BUT WILL NOT FIX IT. TIPM issue. This issue is common and described across the web but is a safety hazard! The headlights will flash 3-5 times then completely shut off. Restarting the Jeep and disconnecting the battery does not help. Jeep dealer says circuit in the TIPM is the issue and that this is common! Lordy have mercy for all the vecs on the road when my headlights started flashing at them and then went out on, of course, an unlit section of the road. But the crazier part is Jeep knew this could happen and doesn't warn the customers. I sure did not know that I might be driving blind at night becoming a safety hazard. The lights then decide to not work for a few days before going back to being reliable for anywhere from weeks to months until you happen to drive at night again and bam they go out again. …
My 2010 Jeep Wrangler unlimited has been idling funny for a while. Today my windshield wipers started running without turning them on, the headlight came on high beam without turning them on and my turn signals stopped working. I was just trying to get hime from work. Sometimes the starter sticks & grinds when I try to start it..sometimes the cruise control makes the Jeep shake violently like driving on 4 flat tires down the interstate. My husband unhooked the battery today to stop the wipers and it was sparking and the whole fuse control panel was too hot to touch. He done some research and found out it is the TIPM and it's been a problem in almost all Jeep wranglers, and has been recalled in most that had all my jeeps electrical issues, but has not been recalled in the 2010, even after many customer complaints, glad it didn't catch my Jeep on fire. …
First, I was driving on the highway and hit the brakes, when the vehicle locked all the brakes completely, the vehicle started skidding almost causing an accident because I lost control of the vehicle. A few weeks later, I was driving up the hill when all the dash lights lighted up, I stopped the vehicle and turned it off but they did not went off . I went to the dealer and they told to replace the ABS module (68067458aa) costing $215.00 plus $160 on labor. They also told me that a few customers are complaining about the same issue. The vehicle is also turning off the headlights at night. Right know the problem is intermittent. The check engine code is b162f, right low beam control. According to the dealer, the TIPM needs to be replaced, it cost around $400. When I looked in the internet, there are several cases of that issue since 2010.it creates a possible hazard driving at night.
The vehicle headlights will randomly cut off while driving. The headlight issue effects both headlights and fog lights and will stay out for seconds and on several occasions require several minutes before coming back on both while stationary and while driving. I had the switch on the steering column replaced which did not correct the issue. The problem has been diagnosed to the fuse box. The headlights cutting out is a major concern and when I called Jeep for a price they had it in stock which would indicate this is a known and normal issue.
The head lights have stopped working. They flash when I start the Jeep and when I turn on the light switch. The problem started when I changed the battery. I can't drive it at night anymore. The web is full of this same complainant. I had the system scanned and get codes b162f & b162b. How can this problem exist? I'm talking about head lights. The running lights are not affected.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact attempted to illuminate the headlights, but the headlights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Codes b162b and b162f... Linked to the TIPM. While driving the headlights flicker then turn off. No low beams and no high beams. The headlights remain off and will not turn back on. This problem occurs at night and is dangerous to self and others. Numerous customer complaints.
TIPM issues. The headlights will randomly flash 3-5 times equal in length and then shut off completely will not reset even if Jeep is turned off an turned back on. While driving down the road the lights can randomly being to flash an then shut off.
Headlight complaints in other Wrangler years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the lights of the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, 4% of the model year's 686 complaints. The component named most often is headlights (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Jeep Wrangler headlight problems?
No. NHTSA lists no lights recall for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, though it has 10 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Jeep Wrangler headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 52,000 miles, and 19% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.