2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 117 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (28% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2013
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The air bag light comes on every now and then. It happened in my previous jeep and is happening in my dad's Chrysler Sebring car as well. I seen this problem with the airbag automatic deactivation when the warning light comes on in different vehicles but all from Chrysler motors.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2023
“I was driving to work and the light turned red and I went to press on my brakes and if they didn't budge at all even all my body weight on it I couldn't get it to stop I almost smashed into the person in front of me luckily I thought about the emergency break thinked heavens and that's still hardly stopped it”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2021
“The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while attempting to shut-off the vehicle, the vehicle remained on when the key was removed from the ignition. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 227,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2021
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“Ignition module. Key comes out when the vehicle is on while stopped or in motion. Lights are not coming on the panel, turn signal not working, if the radio and air conditioner are working the lights go off inside and outside the vehicle. If they are off the internal lights do not work while driving and unsure if other cars can see actions of driver.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2020
“When jeep is started after being parked. Wont shift out of park. When ignition is turned off, engine continues to run even after key is removed. All other electric components turn off except for engine. Safety release button was pushed to get jeep out of gear, but when put back in park, it gets stuck again. Is there a recall on ignition switch or module switch thats causing this?”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2020
“Tipm or front control module shutting off car while driving, turning off airbags and not letting ABS system function properly. The engine has shut down several times while I've been driving since I purchased this vehicle recently”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2020
“Car just shuts off on its own, and has starting issues, had one instance where it just shown down completely in traffic. This final instance will not start and lights on panel just jump around and it is making strange noises under the hood it will not start all lights come on radio etc . Will e having the issue checked asap and will update once or if I found out cause”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2020
“I've tried passing smog now for 5 months and I keep gettting ob11 not ready. I've had my car looked at and serviced by two mech to run diagnostics - nothing comes up. I take meticulous care and have full records of my service records. I'm at a loss and although I've paid my registration - I cannot get current tags. I don't know what to do.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Apr 2020
“It started over bump in the road then brake pedal would go all the way down not stopping correctly now it like that all the time while in motion or at a halt. Turning key in ignition causes a stall like chocking sound and does not turn on the car. Need to repeat this step a few times before vehicle turns on while at a stand still.”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2020
“Reference: NHTSA campaign number: 10v200000 while driving, if the vehicle goes over a bump in the road the key fob may fall out of the ignition module. While stationary, 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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THEY MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED REAR TRACK BAR.
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.
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.
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.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2010 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA has 117 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most complained-about area is electrical system (28% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 68,000 miles or less.
Does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system: instrument cluster/panel. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.