NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 118 owner complaints for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Recalled components: powertrain, electrical system, equipment, and brakes. Most-described problem: the engine not starting (13 complaints, 11%). Most-reported area: electrical system (47 complaints, 40%; median mileage when it happened: 85,000).
Fewer complaints than a typical Grand Cherokee year
The 2010 drew 16 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 180 for a typical Grand Cherokee year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
Years to avoid: 2014, 2015, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
The fix and full notice
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. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
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.
NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Components: Electrical system; Powertrain: transfer case (4-wheel drive). Jeep campaign N23.
These vehicles may have been built with a wireless ignition node (win) module exhibiting a binding condition of the solenoid latch.
Risk: 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 and full notice
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. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Chrysler's recall campaign number is k08. or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler 300, dodge challenger, charger, jeep commander, grand cherokee and dodge ram vehicles.
Chrysler is recalling model year 2010 jeep commander and grand cherokee vehicles. They may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear track bar.
Risk: Reduced vehicle stability could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
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. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Chrysler's campaign number is k05. or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
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.
Risk: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Chrysler's safety campaign number is j37. or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
The passenger side airbag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.
Risk: The airbag may not properly protect the passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Chrysler's campaign number is j33. or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 jeep grand cherokee passenger vehicles manufactured from october 22 through november 12, 2009.
NHTSA listing: GRAND CHEROKEE. Jeep campaign J33.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
What owners report
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Grand Cherokee. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Median 85,000 miles at failure, from 41 reports with mileage
Powertrain22 · 19%
Median 85,500 miles at failure, from 18 reports with mileage
Engine21 · 18%
Median 100,700 miles at failure, from 17 reports with mileage
Brakes12 · 10%
Air bags11 · 9%
Speed control9 · 8%
Body structure5 · 4%
Most named: body (5)
Unknown or other14 · 12%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2010 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2014 Grand Cherokee drew the most (829) and the 2010 drew 16.
Owner complaints
2010: 118 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Model year
Complaints
2010
118
2011
1,641
2012
1,644
2013
804
2014
2,376
2015
1,361
2016
310
2017
364
2018
854
2019
368
2020
239
2021
487
2022
483
2023
578
2024
306
2025
115
2026
45
Safety recalls
2010: 5 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Model year
Recalls
2010
5
2011
6
2012
10
2013
9
2014
18
2015
9
2016
8
2017
5
2018
10
2019
7
2020
3
2021
16
2022
24
2023
23
2024
18
2025
5
2026
6
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What are the most common 2010 Grand Cherokee problems?
In the 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the problems described most are the engine not starting (13), stalling or shutting off (11), and timing chain or belt problems (7). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
How do I check if my Grand Cherokee has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Jeep dealers for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Oct 2, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: GRAND CHEROKEE.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.