2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 118
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 118 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 562 |
| 1994 | 609 |
| 1995 | 723 |
| 1996 | 893 |
| 1997 | 991 |
| 1998 | 1,028 |
| 1999 | 1,638 |
| 2000 | 1,447 |
| 2001 | 883 |
| 2002 | 1,476 |
| 2003 | 762 |
| 2004 | 1,295 |
| 2005 | 2,052 |
| 2006 | 1,280 |
| 2007 | 1,108 |
| 2008 | 734 |
| 2009 | 138 |
| 2010 | 118 |
| 2011 | 1,640 |
| 2012 | 1,644 |
| 2013 | 805 |
| 2014 | 2,382 |
| 2015 | 1,366 |
| 2016 | 310 |
| 2017 | 364 |
| 2018 | 854 |
| 2019 | 368 |
| 2020 | 241 |
| 2021 | 407 |
| 2022 | 268 |
| 2023 | 402 |
| 2024 | 253 |
| 2025 | 79 |
| 2026 | 31 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
40% · 47 reportsMost commonly citing ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
Takata recall vehicle will start intermittently getting worse, I have replaced the battery and the starter.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-01
Also filed under Engine
Airbag light, with dinging sound, comes on multiple times a day, stays on for a few minutes and goes off. Battery is dead every tim I try to start my vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-18
Also filed under Air bags
Power train
19% · 22 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-23
Also filed under Service brakes and vehicle speed control
Engine
18% · 21 reportsService brakes
10% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Air bags
9% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 25 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers failed to come on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-09
Also filed under Visibility
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee involved in front-end crash at over 35 MPH. Air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-01
The Air Bag warning light came on after we got an oil change for our car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-25
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2009-11-30Electrical system09V454000 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…
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.
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2010-02-01Service brakes, hydraulic10V009000 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…
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.
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2010-04-12Equipment10V085000 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.…
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2010-08-23Electrical system10V200000 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…
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.
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2013-08-15Electrical system, power train13V175000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 47 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 21 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V454000 · Electrical system
- Recall 10V009000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 10V085000 · Equipment
- Recall 10V200000 · Electrical system
- Recall 13V175000 · Electrical system, power train
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- Is the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.