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2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 26 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 28, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 13 to 18 mpg combined. It's the best Jeep Grand Cherokee year we track.
One of the most reliable. 3.6× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2014
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 118 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Jeep Grand Cherokee year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 32K to 102K miles on the car (101 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 52K–110K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 47K–104K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 67K–129K miles
Recalls 5
- transmission & drivetrain 2013
A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
- electrical 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES.
- equipment 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES.
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- brakes 2010
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.
- electrical 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 22 THROUGH NOVEMBER 12, 2009.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Jeep told dealers about
Jeep sent dealers 56 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2)…
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3550–6150 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position. The vehicle rolled back. This occurred in a parking lot and at a home driveway.
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner · NHTSA complaint 10550807
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 28; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (31%), electrical (27%) and tires (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
5 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?
13 to 18 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 32,000 and 102,500 miles. The middle report was at 67,500 miles, from 101 complaints.
Does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 31% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee cost in fuel a year?
About $3550 to $6150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
3.7L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works