2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Part of Generation 3 (WK) — 2005–2010.

20092011
Complaints
171
per 10K Sold
20.2
US Sales
84,635
Crashes
18
Fires
5
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#145 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:81,866 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#222 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:85,518 mi
Crash-related:3
#321 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:126,420 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Electrical Faults
45
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
81,866
Transmission / Drivetrain
22
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
85,518
Engine Problems
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
126,420
Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
47,370
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
56,925
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
61,072
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
50,876
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,410
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Valve
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~356,190 vehicles.

13V175000Electrical System · Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
~295,345 affected

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.

10V200000Electrical System:ignition:module
~37,335 affected

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.

10V085000Other Equipment
~3,465 affected

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

10V009000Hydraulic Brakes
~20,045 affected

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.

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2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 171 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 45 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (45 complaints, avg 81,866 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (22 complaints, avg 85,518 mi); Engine Problems (21 complaints, avg 126,420 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,850 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee include 18 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 356,190 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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