Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
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 purchased the vehicle from Loperena Auto Sales based on a video and phone conversation with Eddie Loperena who said nothing was wrong with the vehicle expect maybe a left front tire. On March 31 I wired ($14, 995.00) to Loperena Auto. I hired a transportation company to transport the vehicle to my home address in Bedford NH - the vehicle arrived with a ripped temporary plate, 1 key, copies of Bill of Sale but NO TITLE.He informed me the title was coming (On April 20th still no title) and to relax. I ordered four new tires (as they were all bad and would not pass inspection) and they arrived a few days ago so I took the Jeep to Tire Warehouse and they said the vehicle has some issues and they recommended I take the vehicle to a mechanic. …
After researching the internet I cam across the acronym of the issue. What happened is exactly described in this article as the "death wobble." http://abc7news.com/archive/8547340/ this has happened multiple times while I'm driving at an average speed or high speed. If I hit a dip or turn at a average to high speed my Jeep shakes uncontrollably. Today I was driving to work on the 60 eastbound in the high speed lane going the speed limit (cruise control). My Jeep hit a dip and shook so uncontrollably I almost had to do a complete stop on the freeway. I tried the best I could to merge to the slow speed lane to possibly exit the freeway. A few vehicles were behind me when this happened and it almost caused a severe accident. It literally feels like the axel is going to snap in half or the vehicle May even flip if the shaking were to continue. …
I have a 2010 Jeep Wrangler sahara unlimited with 62K on it. I first noticed a jar and shaking after hitting a bump a few months ago and didn't think anything of this, until tonight!y Jeep is completely stock. I was coming home from work and hit a bump on the highway and my whole entire front end completely shook where I could barely control the vehicle. I had to slow down but was scared to death because there was a semi behind me, when I slowed down it didn't do it anymore! This is so dangerous I go on multiple trips with my two sons and can't imagine to safety that is at risk with this type of malfunction in a Jeep.
Yesterday while traveling with my 2 young grandchildren, I experienced something known as "death wobble", a violent vibration in the front end. It happened 3 times yesterday and twice today. All times I was traveling on a freeway at around 55 MPH. It began to wobble as I entered a curve in the road. I was lucky enough to be able to slow and pull to the shoulder each time. The only way to make it stop is to stop the vehicle. I'm especially concerned because this also happened to my 2007 Wrangler. Why has Jeep not fixed this problem? It's both terrifying and expensive to fix. I will never purchase another Jeep.
On 7/9/16 and 7/19/16, I was driving on i95 and my car started the "death wobble" - uncontrollable intense shaking that I almost got into an accident. The only thing that stops, I discovered recently, it is to slow down to a stop, which is pretty difficult on a highway without getting rear ended or into an accident. This apparently is common among jeeps, especially wranglers, but it should be fixed by Chrysler. This is really dangerous!!
Drove approximately 30 miles, and turned into a driveway. Traveling no more than 10 miles per hour when the left front tire blew. The vehicle, a 2010 Jeep Wrangler sustained $1500 damage when the blowout jerked the vehicle into a stone wall. The Jeep has 6,916 miles on it, has never been off road, and this is the second tire to blowout.
2010 Jeep Wrangler rubicon unlimited: I recently took my Jeep to the dealership to attend to another recall and check out some problems - overflowing gas tank, squealing brakes, rough idle in traffic, increasingly rough and loud ride. I purchased my Jeep new 18 months ago and it now has approximately 22K miles. They replaced the gas tank which I now understand is a common issue on the 2010 rubicons. They told me I needed to replace both rotors which are no longer covered under warranty due to debris getting caught between the brake pad and rotor on both rear brakes. And, they explained the loud/rough ride was from the uneven wear on my front tires. The tread on my front tires showed severe cupping. The tech said it was from not rotating my tires often enough and this is a common problem on jeeps since the front has more "play" and the rear is more "solid". …
Main issue - driving down the road hit a bump/uneven patch of road and the car shimmers/jerks/wobbles back and forth providing a feeling of losing control of the vehicle. Honestly, I have noticed the shimmering/wobbling/jerking since the first bump I went over with the Jeep Wrangler. I thought this was normal for Jeep as this is my first Jeep Wrangler I have owned. I even went as far as to remove the original tires (more off road) and get all around tires recommended by the Jeep dealer per my private car maintenance specialist. This still did not help. I have this uneasiness when driving the Jeep. I have learned to brace myself when I notice rough/uneven road ahead. …
I have a 2010 Jeep Wrangler that I run on mail routes. The TPMS always goes off and I take it to the dealership and they are unable to fix this. For safety reasons, I put the spare tire inside so I have a better view in my rear window so I can see who is behind me. I drove the Jeep a few months like this and had no problem then one day the TPMS light and chime goes off each time I start the Jeep. The dealership is guessing it might be the spare tire that is inside. I emailed Chrysler a number of times to fix the issue and they refuse to fix the issue because the dealership excuse is the spare tire is on the inside instead of the outside. Is there anything I can do to get this fixed or is there nothing I can do at all because the dealership and Chrysler refuses to help? …
The first incident, which occurred in March 2011, two (2) valve stems developed air leaks due to rust. They were replaced by the dealership under warranty. The second incident happened on March 21, 2011, one (1) valve stem developed an air leak caused by a crack in the valve stem. The stem was replaced by a Jeep dealership again under warranty. The new valve stem has a black rubber coating where as the other 4 stems do not.. The vehicle has only 17200 miles and my fear is that my wife or myself maybe driving on the highway and another valve stem fails causing a blowout and then a serious accident maybe causing serious injury or death. I have spoken to the dealership and to Jeep customer service at an 800 number but they say nothing will be done to replace the 4 valve stems that do not have a rubber coating. …
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Wrangler years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2010 Jeep Wrangler, 3% of the model year's 686 complaints. The component named most often is valve (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Jeep Wrangler wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires 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 wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 37,000 miles, and 41% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.