2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee: common problems and reliability

One of the best Grand Cherokee years.

118 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 5 recalls.

Should I buy one?

The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 118 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train.

Safety record for the 2010 model year

118
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
10
Crash reports
4
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Grand Cherokee years only. How we score it

Is 2010 a good year for the Grand Cherokee?

Across the 31 Grand Cherokee model years we track, complaint volume runs from 118 (2010) to 2,380 (2014). With 118 complaints, the 2010 Grand Cherokee sits below the model's median of 1,108.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
47
power train
22
engine
21
service brakes
12
air bags
11

Recalls affecting the 2010 Grand Cherokee

power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Campaign 13V175000

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.

electrical system:ignition:module

Campaign 10V200000

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.

electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Campaign 09V454000

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.

equipment

Campaign 10V085000

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

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service brakes, hydraulic

Campaign 10V009000

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.

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and generation.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Grand Cherokee. See the full Grand Cherokee owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Grand Cherokee listings typically run $18,967–$28,998.

Other Grand Cherokee model years

Compare every Grand Cherokee year side by side to see how 2010 ranks against the rest.

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