2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 171
- 8 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 45 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 18 reported crashes · 4 injuries · 5 fires
What owners report fails — 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 45
- POWER TRAIN 22
- ENGINE 21
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13
- SERVICE BRAKES 10
4 recalls on record for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 13V175000 · 2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
- NHTSA 10V009000 · 2010 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
- NHTSA 10V085000 · 2010 · EQUIPMENT REDUCED VEHICLE STABILITY COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- NHTSA 10V200000 · 2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PR
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA has 171 consumer complaints on record for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (45 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (45), power train (22), engine (21), unknown or other (13). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.