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2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 30 engine complaints for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 25% of all complaints filed for that model year. Owners report stalling, sudden acceleration, and one engine fire, with a median failure mileage of 92,860. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
30
25% of 118
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
92,860 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls suddenly while driving at highway or city speeds, sometimes with warning lights coming on.
  • Some owners describe unintended or sudden acceleration, including the accelerator pedal staying in a full-throttle position.
  • One owner reported a timing chain failure that damaged intake and exhaust valves near 100,720 miles.
  • A smoking, then fire, event occurred in the engine compartment on a low-mileage vehicle shortly after purchase.
  • Owners describe abnormal clicking sounds from the engine compartment preceding a loss of control.
  • One report describes the engine revving on its own to high RPM until the vehicle was pulled over and restarted.

When 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 31, 2010, latest May 1, 2024.

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2010Feb 2014Nov 2015Feb 2017Nov 2018Oct 2019Jun 2022
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2010 to May 2024; peak May 2013 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201030 (25%)
  2. 2011387 (24%)
  3. 2012325 (20%)
  4. 2013126 (16%)
  5. 2014535 (23%)
  6. 2015260 (19%)
  7. 2016102 (33%)
  8. 2017124 (34%)
  9. 2018171 (20%)
  10. 201979 (22%)
  11. 202069 (29%)
  12. 202175 (19%)
  13. 202258 (22%)
  14. 202397 (25%)
  15. 2024109 (45%)
  16. 202526 (35%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 30 engine complaints for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, making up 25% of the 118 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine problems reported on the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
At what mileage do engine problems usually appear on the 2010 Grand Cherokee?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints is 92,860 miles.
Did any 2010 Grand Cherokee engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the engine complaints for this model year.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.