How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2010 model year, which is 19% of the 118 total complaints filed for that year.

At what mileage do these transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 85,500 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission?

This dataset lists no related recalls tied specifically to this Transmission & Powertrain complaint area for the 2010 model year, though some owner complaints reference a separate electrical system/powertrain campaign.

Did any of these transmission issues cause crashes?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 0 fires associated with Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2010 Grand Cherokee.

Is the 2010 Grand Cherokee worse than other years for this problem?

Its 19% share of complaints in this area is higher than most nearby years like 2011 through 2013, but lower than 2014 through 2017, which show even higher shares.

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 19% of all complaints for the year, with median failure mileage of 85,500. Three crashes and no fires are tied to this area, though no related recall is listed in this data.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 22; 19% of 118
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 85,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission unexpectedly shifting from park or neutral into forward or reverse gear on its own, sometimes while backing out of a garage, leading to crashes into structures.
Some drivers describe the vehicle jumping from reverse into forward with the accelerator behaving as if floored, resulting in loss of control.
Owners report the engine surging to high RPM for no apparent reason, requiring the vehicle to be pulled over and restarted to stop the surge.
Some complaints describe a transmission over-temperature warning that shuts the vehicle down unexpectedly while in drive.
A few owners report the transfer case unintentionally shifting into neutral, causing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly.
One complaint describes the 4-wheel-drive system failing to shift into 4WD low range after a recall repair was applied, with dealers unable to provide a fix.

When 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 1, 2011, latest Oct 21, 2020.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2011 to Oct 2020; peak May 2013 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

201022 (19%)
201190 (5%)
2012102 (6%)
201355 (7%)
2014474 (20%)
2015351 (26%)
201678 (25%)
201788 (24%)
201875 (9%)
201945 (12%)
202039 (16%)
202158 (14%)
202236 (14%)
202338 (10%)
202428 (12%)
202511 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?: NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2010 model year, which is 19% of the 118 total complaints filed for that year.
At what mileage do these transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 85,500 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission?: This dataset lists no related recalls tied specifically to this Transmission & Powertrain complaint area for the 2010 model year, though some owner complaints reference a separate electrical system/powertrain campaign.
Did any of these transmission issues cause crashes?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 0 fires associated with Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2010 Grand Cherokee.
Is the 2010 Grand Cherokee worse than other years for this problem?: Its 19% share of complaints in this area is higher than most nearby years like 2011 through 2013, but lower than 2014 through 2017, which show even higher shares.