2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 13% of that year's 118 total complaints. A related recall (10V009000) covers a brake booster input rod retaining clip. Median mileage at failure was 31,500.
- Brakes complaints
- 15
- 13% of 118
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 31,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Front brakes emit a persistent squeaking noise starting at low speeds, with dealers often saying the noise is normal or unable to reproduce it.
- Owners report rotors needing resurfacing shortly after purchase, with the noise returning and worsening over time.
- The brake pedal intermittently drops about halfway before recovering, an issue some owners link to the booster recall.
- Some owners describe brake pedal going nearly to the floor without stopping the vehicle, in one case almost causing a collision.
- One complaint mentions a stalling issue accompanied by brake pedal failure and difficulty restarting the vehicle.
When 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 19, 2011, latest Jan 3, 2022.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 10V009000Jan 11, 2010Brakes20,045 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge ram truck. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.
Risk: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Brakes complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 13% of the 118 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Yes. Recall 10V009000 covers the brake booster input rod retaining clip and applies to the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee among other Chrysler models.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 31,500 miles for brake-related complaints on this model year.
- Did the 2010 Grand Cherokee brake issues cause crashes?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to brake complaints for the 2010 Grand Cherokee.