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2010 Jeep Wrangler: brake failure
7 of the 686 complaints about the 2010 Jeep Wrangler describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 64,758
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
The front brake lines have an insulator that covers the hard pipe to rubber connection. This insulator allows moisture to collect between it and the metal fitting that connects the two different line materials. The connection rots through and then begins to leak. The rear lines do not have this insulator on that connection and they are in perfect condition. The insulator appears to be the cause of the premature failure. I noted the loss of brake fluid while doing other maintenance on the jeep.
Breaks: when the jeep is off the pedal will pump up with pressure but when im driving the pedal goes to the floor if I just press it one time.
Wasn't due for an oil change for 3000 miles I use synthetic rod blew while on freeway with my daughter in the car . No brakes no warning no steering we could have died! Chrysler turning their head! Mechanic says it's a defect in engine and never seen an engine blow at 64,000 miles and still have all proper levels of fluids! I was going 65 miles an hour on a freeway thank god it was a straight stretch and I was in the right lane, had there been a turn or had we have been on a bridge we would have died or seriously injured someone else!
The emergency brake failed when I applied it while parking the vehicle and it began to roll away. The vehicle is a manual transmission and this poses a severe danger when parking the vehicle.
Attempted to stop at a traffic light and the brakes would not work. Brake pedal went all the way to the floor but nothing happened. Tried pumping but nothing. Ended up running the red light and was not able to get it to stop until I had crossed through all the lanes to the other side. Brakes started working after crossing the street and continued to work until taken back to jeep service. They replaced the master cylinder and brake fluid. Found internal failure of brake master cylinder, installed new one and bleed master cylinder. Evidently there was a recall on the 2010 master cylinders but my jeep did not receive a recall notice. How do I know that the master cylinder was replaced with a new type and not the same style master cylinder that failed. *js
Stock 2010 jeep wrangler unlimited rubicon ~25,000 miles while driving ~ 25mph on a city street, brakes failed and I drove through a stop sign - I noticed smoke coming from the dash and attempted to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. Before I could, the power steering failed and I noticed flames from the drivers side window. I jumped from the jeep. Fire services were on scene w/I 2 minutes and jeep was completely engulfed in flames (around engine compartment) w/I 30 seconds.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and ram 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit (hcu) brake tube assembly end flare.
- Risk
- This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 10V315000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 jeep wrangler left and right hand drive passenger vehicles manufactured from may 15, 2006 through april 22, 2010. There may be contact between the right and left front inner fender liners and the right front and left rear brake tubes which could cause wear of the tubes causing a brake fluid leak.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can cause partial loss of service brakes at the affected wheel increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 10V236000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2010 Jeep Wrangler brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
7 of 686 owner complaints about the 2010 Jeep Wrangler (1%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler?
There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Jeep Wrangler
Airbag light 88Fire or smoke 32Headlights 28Stalling 17ABS 16Check engine light 16Wipers 16Won't start 9Adaptive cruise 8Ball joint 8Engine failure 7Loss of power 7Fuel pump 6Power steering loss 6Tire blowout 6Grinding brakes 5Fuel smell 5Overheating 5Warning lights 5
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