Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Possible Vehicle Rollaway
- Summary
- 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.
WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE
- Summary
- 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.
REAR TRACK BAR
- Summary
- 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.
BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP
- Summary
- 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.
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IMPROPER DEPLOYMENT
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (118)
118 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 118 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 47 | 39.8% |
| Power train | 22 | 18.6% |
| Engine | 21 | 17.8% |
| Unknown or other | 14 | 11.9% |
| Service brakes | 12 | 10.2% |
| Air bags | 11 | 9.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 7.6% |
| Structure | 5 | 4.2% |
| Tires | 5 | 4.2% |
| Wheels | 5 | 4.2% |
How 2010 compares with other Grand Cherokee years
Best and worst Grand Cherokee years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,300 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1,108 | 5 |
| 2008 | 734 | 4 |
| 2009 | 138 | 2 |
| 2010 | 118 | 5 |
| 2011 | 1,641 | 6 |
| 2012 | 1,644 | 10 |
| 2013 | 804 | 9 |
| 2014 | 2,377 | 18 |
| 2015 | 1,361 | 9 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 18 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 494 g/mi
- EPA class
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 18 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 21 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
| 3.7 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $3,950 | 523 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 6.1 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 12 / 16 / 13 | $6,300 | 684 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee FAQ
How many recalls does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 13V175000 (electrical), 10V200000 (electrical), 10V085000 (equipment), 10V009000 (brake), 09V454000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
Owners filed 118 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (47), Power train (22), Engine (21) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?
EPA rates the 3.7 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic version at 16 city, 21 highway and 18 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2010 Grand Cherokee compare with other years?
Among the 2006–2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee model years at least five years old, the 2010 drew the fewest complaints (118) and the 2014 the most (2,377). The 2010 drew 118. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.