2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee ranks best among 21 model years, with a complaint index of 0 and 118 complaints against 5 recalls. Electrical System issues lead at 40% of complaints, but crash and fire counts stay low relative to other years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #21 of 21 Grand Cherokee years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 118
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 10
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System47 (40%)
- Engine30 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain22 (19%)
- Other17 (14%)
- Brakes15 (13%)
- Airbags11 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (8%)
- Structure & Body7 (6%)
- Steering3 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in front-end crashes at highway speeds despite hard impacts.
- Windshield wipers stopped working in rain, followed by smoke and an unexpected airbag deployment.
- Engine compartment fires started with smoke under the hood shortly after purchase, at low mileage.
- Vehicles shifted unexpectedly from park or neutral into drive or reverse, causing garage and house collisions.
- Owners reported sudden unintended acceleration at low speeds, resulting in collisions with fixed objects.
- Battery and starter problems led to intermittent no-start conditions and vehicles knocking themselves out of park.
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V175000May 7, 2013Electrical System295,345 vehicles
Electrical system
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
- NHTSA 10V200000May 11, 2010Electrical System37,335 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition:module
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler 300, dodge challenger, charger, jeep commander, grand cherokee and dodge ram vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with a wireless ignition node (win) module exhibiting a binding condition of the solenoid latch.
Risk: The result of the defect could lead to a condition where the key may be removed from the ignition switch (win module) prior to placing the shifter in park. This could result in the potential for unintended vehicle movement and could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 23, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- NHTSA 10V085000Mar 5, 2010Other3,465 vehicles
Equipment
Chrysler is recalling model year 2010 jeep commander and grand cherokee vehicles. They may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear track bar.
Risk: Reduced vehicle stability could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear track bar bushing retaining hoop and replace the rear track bar if any are found to be mis-positioned. The safety recall is expected to begin during april 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,050
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other Grand Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
- Among 21 model years of the Grand Cherokee, 2010 has the lowest complaint index (0) and carries the Best verdict, with 118 complaints and 5 recalls reported to NHTSA.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Grand Cherokee?
- Electrical System complaints make up 40% of all reports, followed by Engine at 25% and Transmission & Powertrain at 19%, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2010 Grand Cherokee, covering the electrical system, brakes, and other components; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2010 model compare to other Grand Cherokee years?
- The 2010 model ranks 21st out of 21 years for complaint index worst-first, meaning it has fewer reported problems than every other year, unlike years such as 2014 (complaint index 100, Avoid) or 2012 (complaint index 90, Avoid).
- Were there airbag problems in the 2010 Grand Cherokee?
- Airbags account for 9% of complaints with 11 reports and 4 crashes; a 2009 recall (09V454000) addressed a passenger airbag deployment issue through the instrument panel.