When starting the vehicle the check engine light comes on. Including the low tire pressure sensor comes on. The tires have been repaired yet the pressure system still says low. The car when shortly after it's been turned on only going several miles an hour and staying about 2RPMs starts to kick forward in a abrupt motion as if it wants to accelerate. Sometimes it's a hit or miss to start the car so I have to put it in neutral to start it. In conclusion everytime the vehicle starts to move from a complete stop or braking a loud clanking noise repeats a 2-3 times (clank,clank,clank) continues then stops after driving continually, then repeats after every stop that is made. I'm not sure what to make of it but my guess it has to do with the braking system even though no warning lights for brakes have come up.
2010 Jeep Wrangler brakes complaints
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Airbag, brakes, traction control inoperative with c2200-00 code for internal brake control fault. Vehicle has 58k miles garage kept, now has no safety components working. It is a known problem apparently all over the internet. Why isn't this being addressed.
Code C2116 - ABS Pump Motor Supply low. This error code has been occurring for the past year. I have no ABS brake function, no air bag function, and no traction control function. The part from Jeep Chrysler, ABS Module, has been on back order for 1 year. I believe it is dangerous for me to be driving this vehicle. One year on back order, please do something and help.
While driving vehicle at approx 45mph in the rh lane approaching an intersection with an illuminated green right-turn arrow(my lane), a vehicle in the same lane, traveling same direction, suddenly stopped at the green light at the intersection. I immediately applied hard pressure to brake pedal, only to have it slam straight to the floor-board with very little braking action. I was able to quickly down-shift and apply parking brake in time to avoid collision with stopped vehicle. I carefully drove vehicle to my home, approx 3 miles from incident intersection. Upon inspection I noted brake master-cylinder empty (it was topped-off to "max" line when checked evening prior), and hydraulic fluid sprayed all-around right (passenger)-side front inner wheel and puddled/dripping at banjo-bolt. You-tube research found a similar situation with a jeep 2 model years older than mine. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvdzj874xum&list=pldw3mie2v4tcrduua9d8rbclqv8qa1mfb&index=2&t=1230s when I removed the right brake hose assembly, the metal crimp-on fitting to the flex-hose was completely disintegrated by corrosion. I replaced the left brake hose assembly as well, and found nearly as-severe corrosion on the metal crimp-on fittings though no leakage had occurred from there during this incident. See attachments for digital pics taken throughout the repair process, and excerpts from the maintenance logbook I maintain on this vehicle. I have another, newer (2014) jeep wrangler that has the same flexible brake-hose installation at build. I intend to remove/replace those hoses at next scheduled inspection, in approx 6-8 weeks. I will report findings and link to this report. Please contact me at the email/phone provided, or at my work email: [xxx] I believe likelihood of like-failures is high, severity could be catastrophic. Thank you! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v290000 (service brakes, air, electronic stability control) and 18v021000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Jake sweeney chrysler jeep (85 w kemper rd, cincinnati, oh 45246) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact also stated that an unknown warning indicator was illuminated. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
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.
All the break lights came on at one time (esp, bas, ABS) and the traction control will not go off. I was slowing down at a stop sign in a school parking lot. No rain or other weather events occured, on dry pavement
Took the vehicle in for a yearly inspection and garage told me there was a problem with the brake lines rubbing on the tires when the wheels were turned all the way. Mechanic showed me the wear and asked if I put any after market parts on the vihicle. I confirmed everything was stock. Told me there should be a recall being this was a manufacturing problem where the brake lines were routed too close to the tires and almost wore through the brake lines. Took it to the dealership to have lines rerouted and no recalls were issued for this problem. Did some research and found other similar complaints on several jeep forums. Dealership said they had never heard of such problems.
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.
The emergency brake on my 2010 wrangler does not hold the vehicle on any sort of incline. The virginia code for a parking/ emergency brake states that it must stall the vehicle in 2nd gear (it does) but the brake will not maintain the position of the vehicle on the slightest incline. I'm concerned that the vehicle may roll away into the road and cause harm to others. Furthermore, if I were to be in the vehicle then I may become trapped with it rolling in to traffic. This is a common issue on the early 2007-2017 body style wrangler and needs attention before it causes serious harm.
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.
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!
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that the brake rotors were disintegrating and the emergency brake shoes needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the brake rotors were warped due to water coming into contact with the brake rotors. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.
I was driving my jeep to work when all the sudden white smoke entered the cap. I rolled the window down to vent the smoke and saw flames at my feet. I pulled the jeep over to the side of the highway just in time for the brakes to fail. After putting the emergency brake on so it would roll into another car I jumped out of the car just in time to see the flames eat the hood of my jeep and work its way back through my entire vehicle. I watched as the fire department put out the fire over and over and over. Since it had a full tank of gas my jeep was distroyed. I put $70,000 of parts into my jeep and it was all eaten by a fire in 20 minutes. I got the oil changed done at the dealership and was never told about a recall. I never recieved any piece of mail notifying me of any recall. I didn't know about the fire issues until I started to research what the problem might have been. The fire department said that they will investigate it but that there really isn't anything left of the jeep to find the origin. I have video of the fire when it was occuring as well as pictures of the before, during, and after the fire....updated 09/22/15 *bf updated 12/11/2017
While the vehicle was driven about 20mph, first on line to a traffic light and on about 20 t0 25 feet before the intersection and light was red, and when the brake was applied it did not stop and the vehicle kept moving and it was stopped by the emergency brake. A burning smell got inside the vehicle and people stopped yelling that the vehicle was on fire. When the hood was opened and the fire put out we notices that the fire started at the brakes pump sensor. It burned all the wiring around there to include plastic cover of left hand side wheel, the steering column rubber joint, sensors, the hood and other parts in that side.
On the 2010 jeep wrangler (jku) dashboard, the airbag warning light, ABS, esp and traction control lights flash on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags.this has been a recurring issue and concern for many 2010 jeep wrangler (jku) owners, including myself, and has been shown time and time again to be caused by a faulty clockspring within the vehicle's steering wheel. This faulty clockspring is the culprit for potential airbag failure in the 2010 jeep wrangler (jku) during an accident or premature deployment when simply driving around. Daimler chrysler has refused to address the safety concern of their faulty clockspring that can cause failure of the vehicle's airbags from properly deploying.
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.
While driving on city street, the bas/esp and ESC came on for no reason. Lights will not reset.
I have had several big issues with my jeep in the last month and a half. First my brake caliper and piston were frozen due to the fluids not flowing properly according to my mechanic. 2 weeks later my airbag light came on and stayed on brought it into the dealership and they needed to replace my clock spring and the third issue was my engine light that came on and then my car would not start. I needed to replace my alternator which was faulty and then drained my battery which I also had to replace. These three issues have cost me over $1000.00 dollars in a short period of time. I was wondering if any of them are a issue with my make and model and year of my vehicle. This is becoming I safety issue in my eyes. Especially my brakes and airbag issue.
Vehicle was parked in front of a house . I left the vehicle in 1st gear then set the parking brake and turned the wheels into the curb to prevent roll back and I got out of the vehicle. I went inside and the vehicle rolled down a hill and into a house. When the police came they found it still in gear and the emergency brake was still on .
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that all of the brake fluid leaked from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken from the dealer, who advised that the rotors, brake pads and fluids would need replacing. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v236000 (service brakes, hydraulic) . The manufacture was alerted of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 5/13/14*cn
Bought a certified used vehicle from fairfield dodge, crysler, jeep in muncy , pa and in 4 months of owning this vehicle it had a recall on the transmission skid plate, engine light on due to broken sensor, in need of four brake rotors and brake pads. They stated that when they serviced the vehicle when they purchased it that the rotors were cut for the last time when they certified the vehicle for sale on the lot. And now four months later it needs $1,200.00 worth of repairs. They state that the esim was broken by me or someone that was under the hood and that I would have to pay for the parts but not the labor the same with the brakes. I feel that this vehicle should have never been front line ready or even certified with all these issues, they are very, very poor representitives of your brand. I did not buy a jeep to have major problems within four months of purchase. Then when I arrived the day of service they no longer had my recall part they put it on another vehicle that came in before mine. I live two hours away from the dealership and they failed to do there job.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while attempting to engage the parking brake he heard a snapping sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the parking brake assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Intermittent lighting of ABS/airbag. Horn no longer works.
I tried to stop at a traffic light. I had about 150 to 200 feet to the back of the next vehicle. I was traveling about 40 MPH. I depressed the brake pedal, it went all the way to the floor and the brakes were pulsating. The vehicle would not stop and I release and pressed the brakes again. The vehicle never stopped and continued to hit the vehicle in front of me. The police would not let me drive it away from the scene, the dealer insisted that I pay a tow truck to bring it back to the dealer and after the second day I have no transportation or any hope of any? I want to know what failed, can or will they fix it and what can I do to get to work now? I bought it new in oct 2010 and it has 35286 miles on it. Well within warrenty.
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.
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". He said there was nothing wrong with my jeep. I questioned whether the significant uneven wear was acceptable after only 22k miles. He offered no other solution other than rotating the damaged tires to the back and wait for them to wear evenly. My concern was rotating the tires would just create issue with my other two tires as well. He said it's just normal and I'd need to replace all of my tires soon anyway. With the age of the vehicle being only 18 months with 22k miles, I question if this issue is not related to my suspension.
2010 jeep wrangler rubicon unlimited: roughly 10 months into owning my new jeep I noticed the brakes were squealing. This was not noticeable with the top on and music playing so I'm not sure how long they had been making the noise. I asked my husband to take a look and he said he couldn't replicate the squealing. We found it did not always make the noise when I braked. I took my jeep to the dealership for a recall and mentioned the squealing. They said pollen or other small particles could settle in them and cause a temporary squeak. Again, with the top on and music playing I didn't hear it. Recently I was driving downtown with my windows down and could hear the shrill squeal everytime I hit a light. Having another recall to attend to and an overflowing gas tank issue to address, I decided to have the dealership look at the brakes. I had also notice the ride had gotten much rougher and the idle felt shaky when sitting in traffic. The technician explained he believed there was debris between my brake pad and my rotor which caused significant pitting in the rotor. The pitting was so bad they could not resurface it, but it would need to be replaced. My husband questioned the likelihood for something to get lodged between the brake pad and the rotor and the technician agreed it was uncommon. The problem, however, was they said the same phenomenon occurred on both rear brakes. Both? Since the warranty only addressed the brakes in the first year / 12k miles, he explained this was not covered and I would need both rotors replaced at full cost.
In april 2011, my jeep went in for service at herb chambers. There were safety recalls that needed to be fixed and I expressed my concern to the service associate about my parking brake being loose and not properly adjusted. When I returned to the dealership the diagnosis I received from the service associate was that a massachusetts registered safety inspector examined my parking brake and it was functioning properly. In may 2011, approximately a month after my vehicle was in for service, I parked my vehicle in its parking spot at my house and when I returned to my vehicle five minutes later it had rolled into the woods. When the jeep rolled into the woods it hit three trees resulting in the rear passenger side fender ripping off. When I contacted customer service at jeep they stated I needed to file a claim through my insurance company and there was nothing they could assist me with. A claim was filed through my insurance company and chrysler company. Currently the jeep is being repaired through my insurance company. I feel that once the body work is complete on my jeep the mechanical parts of the jeep will still be defective. I am concerned that the parking brake will fail again and could significantly damage property or a bystander. Chrysler sent out a private contractor, hank sullivan, who inspected the parking brake. When requested to be on site of his investigation of my vehicle my requested was denied. Once his investigation was complete I requested paperwork to verify he examined my vehicle and for a copy of the results for my own file, that request was also denied. Approximately a month later, I am still awaiting a letter from chrysler with details from hank's investigation. I received a phone call from chrysler stating that they found nothing wrong with my vehicle. I feel that I have been discriminated against due to my age I left several messages for the special claims department at chrysler and never received a phone call back. Only once I got one back.
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