2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 5 recalls, 118 owner complaints and up to 18 mpg combined.
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Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical Vehicle recall #09V454000 · 2009 · 2,977 vehicles
What's wrong: The passenger side airbag May not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.
Why it matters: The airbag May not properly protect the passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the top cover of the instrument panel free of charge. The campaign is expected to begin in December 2009.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #10V009000 · 2010 · 20,045 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles May have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.
Why it matters: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.
The fix: Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during February 2010.
Equipment Vehicle recall #10V085000 · 2010 · 3,465 vehicles
What's wrong: They May have been built with an improperly manufactured rear track bar.
Why it matters: Reduced vehicle stability could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Electrical Vehicle recall #10V200000 · 2010 · 37,335 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles May have been built with a wireless ignition node (win) module exhibiting a binding condition of the solenoid latch.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before August 23, 2010.
Electrical, Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #13V175000 · 2013 · 295,345 vehicles
What's wrong: A transfer case electrical failure May result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Why it matters: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it May roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 4 mention a fire, 4 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (47): the most common themes are electrical failure (18), stalls / loses power (13), won't start (8).
- Transmission & drivetrain (22): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (8), warning light on (4).
- Engine (21): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (7), warning light on (5).
- Other / unknown (14): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (2), electrical failure (2).
The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 118 owner complaints, ranking #32 of 37 Grand Cherokee model years for complaints (well below the 786 average). Complaints peaked in 2014 (21 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 67,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2009 (138 complaints, 2 recalls), 2011 (1640 complaints, 6 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | Regular |
| 3.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | Regular |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 19 | 15 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (47), transmission & drivetrain (22), engine (21).
What gas mileage does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?
EPA ratings run up to 18 mpg combined (3.7 L, Automatic 5-spd), across 4 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.