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2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

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Among the better years

The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a recall-heavy year with an otherwise ordinary complaint record: 5 NHTSA recall campaigns apply, yet its 171 owner complaints run below the Grand Cherokee median. The recalls matter more than the complaint count here — verify every campaign was completed before buying.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 49 reports (29% of the total).

171

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

0

Investigations

18

Crash-involved

5

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Grand Cherokee years?

Grand Cherokee NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted3,381 complaints1989: 7 complaints1990: 5 complaints1991: 7 complaints1992: 4 complaints1993: 784 complaints1994: 775 complaints1995: 983 complaints1996: 1,250 complaints1997: 1,433 complaints1998: 1,349 complaints1999: 2,319 complaints2000: 1,855 complaints2001: 1,128 complaints2002: 1,771 complaints2003: 889 complaints2004: 1,572 complaints2005: 2,733 complaints2006: 1,754 complaints2007: 1,478 complaints2008: 990 complaints2009: 195 complaints2010: 171 complaints2011: 2,425 complaints2012: 2,325 complaints2013: 1,111 complaints2014: 3,381 complaints2015: 1,747 complaints2016: 437 complaints2017: 559 complaints2018: 1,199 complaints2019: 533 complaints2020: 344 complaints2021: 660 complaints2022: 459 complaints2023: 660 complaints2024: 415 complaints2025: 107 complaints2026: 10 complaints
Grand Cherokee NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System4929%
Engine2414%
Transmission2213%
Other159%
Brakes127%
Airbags106%
Tires & Wheels106%
Speed Control95%
Body & Structure53%
Visibility & Wipers42%
Steering32%
Fuel System21%
Seats11%
Seat Belts11%
Driver Assistance11%
Lighting11%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)11%
Latches & Locks11%

Does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

13V175000Electrical SystemMay 7, 2013 · 295,345 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

10V200000Electrical SystemMay 11, 2010 · 37,335 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

10V085000OtherMarch 5, 2010 · 3,465 units

Defect

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THEY MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED REAR TRACK BAR.

Consequence

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.

10V009000BrakesJanuary 11, 2010 · 20,045 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

09V454000Electrical SystemNovember 25, 2009 · 2,977 units

Defect

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 22 THROUGH NOVEMBER 12, 2009. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY THROUGH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TEAR SEAM.

Consequence

THE AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY PROTECT THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TOP COVER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE CAMPAIGN IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN DECEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM NEUTRAL AND ACCELERATED STRIKING THE SIDE OF THE GARAGE. PARKING BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND GARAGE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I BELIEVE THIS ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A PENDING JEEP RECALL. NHTSA'S # 13V175000. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 22, 2013 · crash

“ENGINE FIRE BEGAN WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. BEGAN AS SMOKE ESCAPING FROM UNDER HOOD. STOPPED AND TURNED OFF ENGINE IMMEDIATELY WITHIN 20 SECONDS/100 FEET. FIRE BEGAN IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITHIN 2 MINUTES. TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS A 2010 MODEL, FOUR MONTHS OLD, LESS THAN 5000 MILES. DEALER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 30, 2010 · fire

“VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM NEUTRAL AND ACCELERATED STRIKING THE SIDE OF THE GARAGE. PARKING BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND GARAGE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I BELIEVE THIS ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A PENDING JEEP RECALL. NHTSA'S # 13V175000. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 22, 2013 · crash

“ON 4/30/19 12.49 PM I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON ALTON PARKWAY GOING NORTH, SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED WENT OUT OF CONTROL, HIT THE CURVE , CRASHED AGAINST THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLE, ON EAST YALE LOOP, IN THE CITY OF IRVINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTAL LOSS AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS SEVERELY INJURED WITH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 30, 2019 · crash · fire

“VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM NEUTRAL AND ACCELERATED STRIKING THE SIDE OF THE GARAGE. PARKING BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND GARAGE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I BELIEVE THIS ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A PENDING JEEP RECALL. NHTSA'S # 13V175000. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 22, 2013 · crash

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee — common questions

Is the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 171 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Grand Cherokee year, with 5 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2010 Grand Cherokee problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (49 complaints), engine (24 complaints), transmission (22 complaints).

Does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Jeep Grand Cherokee years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Grand Cherokee years to avoid are 2014, 2005, 2011, 2012, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2015, 2004, 2007, 1997, 2018, 2013, 2023, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2016, 2020. The cleanest record among Grand Cherokee years belongs to 1992.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.