This page covers 4 recalls, 117 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
15–17 mpg combined
13.8–15.7 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Electrical system complaints lead the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner reports, with the airbag warning light being the single most common issue described. Owners frequently report the airbag light illuminating intermittently without any apparent trigger, sometimes appearing after routine service and sometimes cycling on and off on its own. Engine complaints are the next most common, with owners describing sudden loss of power while driving at highway speeds, typically requiring a tow. Power train complaints round out the top three, covering a range of drivability concerns. A smaller number of owners describe brake pedal issues where the pedal becomes hard or unresponsive, requiring significantly more force than normal to slow the vehicle.
117
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 4 recalls, the most serious being a transfer case electrical fault that can cause the vehicle to slip into neutral without warning, allowing it to roll away unexpectedly.
Two recalls address the passenger airbag: the instrument panel cover has a tear seam that may not open correctly during a crash, which can prevent the airbag from deploying fully and leave the front passenger without proper protection. On the suspension side, the rear track bar may have been built incorrectly and can produce noise while reducing the vehicle's stability, raising the risk of losing control.
At a glance
What can fail
An electrical failure in the transfer case may cause it to unexpectedly shift into neutral while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the final drive controller software at no charge to fix the electrical issue.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear track bar may be improperly manufactured, causing noise and reduced vehicle stability that could lead to a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the affected rear track bar.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel top cover has a seam that may not be properly manufactured, which could prevent the passenger airbag from fully deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace your instrument panel top cover with a properly manufactured one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side airbag may not deploy properly through the instrument panel tear seam.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the top cover of the instrument panel at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
