2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#16 most-complained of 16 Grand Cherokee years
The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee ranks 16th out of 16 model years with a complaint index of 0, making it the Best-ranked year for this model. It has 118 complaints, 4 recalls, and no deaths reported, with electrical system issues being the top concern.
- Complaints
- 118
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14 city / 20 hwy
Top 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report unintended acceleration or the transmission slipping from park or reverse into forward without driver input, sometimes crashing into structures.
- Some describe airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including a highway loss-of-control incident that resulted in injury.
- Electrical failures include intermittent starting problems, a car that turned over on its own, and warning lights appearing alongside battery issues.
- Engine compartment fires and smoke were reported at low mileage, in one case leading to total loss of the vehicle within months of purchase.
- Windshield wipers reportedly failed to activate in the rain shortly before an airbag deployed unexpectedly.
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
4 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?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2010 model year ranks 1st (least complaints) out of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 0 and a Best verdict relative to other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists 118 complaints for this model year, with Electrical System issues making up 40% (47 complaints), followed by Engine at 25% (30 complaints) and Transmission & Powertrain at 19% (22 complaints).
- Does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2010 Grand Cherokee, covering the electrical system, brakes, and other components, including a wireless ignition node module issue and a brake booster input rod clip.
- How does the 2010 model compare to other Grand Cherokee years?
- The 2010 model year has the lowest complaint index (0) among the 16 years with data, well below years like 2014 (complaint index 100) and 2012 (complaint index 87), which are rated Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- EPA rates the 2010 Grand Cherokee at 16 mpg combined (14 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,050.