PROBLEM GUIDE
Here's what owners are experiencing, based on our research of real owner reports and repair data.
Last updated June 2026
197
complaints filed for the 2010 model year
2008–2012
Model years affected
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Start my diagnosis →"Car just shut off. Mid drive, which was very unsafe."
Check engine light: On
A TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) failure causes the vehicle to shut off mid-drive — "car just shut off. Mid drive, which was very unsafe."
No replacement parts available
Check engine light: Off
The Sky Slider power sunroof leaks extensively ("roof is leaking all around when it rains or snows") and suffers structural failure ("roof was opened sideways and struggling against itself"), with owners reporting no replacement parts available.
Structural corrosion
Check engine light: Off
Rear trailing arms are "completely rusted/rotted."
Intermittent warning light, failure to deploy in crashes
Check engine light: On
Airbag clockspring failures cause intermittent warning-light illumination and failure to deploy in crashes — similar clockspring failures are also reported on the Jeep Wrangler.
Attributed to check valve failures
Check engine light: Off
Fuel "pours out of the filler neck when filling," attributed to check valve failures.
Pedal sinks with no resistance
Check engine light: On
The brake pedal "goes to the floor board," with owners reporting loss of braking while driving.
The check engine light comes on with a misfire due to intake valve locks or valves
Check engine light: On
The check engine light comes on with a misfire due to intake valve locks or valves. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 636 owner reports on file.
The power window motor may fail due to the regulator assembly
Check engine light: Off
The power window motor may fail due to the regulator assembly. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 423 owner reports on file.
The engine will not start due to a wireless control module fault
Check engine light: Off
The engine will not start due to a wireless control module fault. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 220 owner reports on file.
Front and rear differential pinion seal and transfer case leaks are common
Check engine light: Off
Front and rear differential pinion seal and transfer case leaks are common. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 202 owner reports on file.
The engine cranks normally but won't start, a possible fuel or electrical issue
Check engine light: Off
The engine cranks normally but won't start, a possible fuel or electrical issue. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 174 owner reports on file.
A new latch assembly will solve noisy power door locks
Check engine light: Off
A new latch assembly will solve noisy power door locks. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 78 owner reports on file.
The fuel tank is hard to fill and/or the fuel fill nozzle shuts off repeatedly while fueling
Check engine light: Off
The fuel tank is hard to fill and/or the fuel fill nozzle shuts off repeatedly while fueling. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 62 owner reports on file.
The manual transmission may jump out of gear
Check engine light: Off
The manual transmission may jump out of gear. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 47 owner reports on file.
The Sky Slider sunroof may develop a wind noise and/or loss of "express" mode
Check engine light: Off
The Sky Slider sunroof may develop a wind noise and/or loss of "express" mode. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 30 owner reports on file.
Exhaust manifold bolts may break
Check engine light: Off
Exhaust manifold bolts may break. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 26 owner reports on file.
Moisture may collect in the PCV system and freeze in cold climates
Check engine light: Off
Moisture may collect in the PCV system and freeze in cold climates. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 21 owner reports on file.
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The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and is not a diagnosis. It is compiled from aggregated owner-reported data and publicly available sources, not from an inspection of your vehicle. Symptoms described here can have multiple causes, and the presence of a commonly reported problem does not mean your vehicle has it. Repair cost ranges are estimates that vary by region, shop, vehicle condition, and parts availability. Recall and service campaign information may be incomplete or out of date — verify current recall status with NHTSA or your manufacturer. MyGearGuru is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any vehicle manufacturer; manufacturer and model names are used for identification only. Always consult a qualified technician before making repair decisions.
Three cross-cutting confirmations from a single nameplate: a TIPM failure causing the vehicle to shut off mid-drive (10th Chrysler/Jeep-family confirmation), a Sky Slider power sunroof that leaks extensively with no replacement parts available (a new confirmed parts-unavailable instance), and rear trailing arms "completely rusted/rotted" (a new confirmed frame/subframe-rust instance).