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2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee carries 5 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering transfer case (4-wheel drive) and module. Owners report 7 recurring issue clusters, led by “Front tire tread separation.” Jeep vehicles use the Oil Change Indicator system to signal when oil is due. Wrangler and Gladiator owners who actually use 4WD off-road should treat the schedule below as Schedule A (severe) — water crossings, sand, and rock crawling demand differential and transfer case service at half the published intervals. Grand Cherokee and Cherokee follow the standard Mopar schedule.

5 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Campaign #13V175000 · Jul 5, 2013

Issue: 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. 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.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Campaign #10V200000 · Nov 5, 2010

Issue: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. 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.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Campaign #09V454000 · Nov 25, 2009

Issue: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 22 THROUGH NOVEMBER 12, 2009. 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.

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.

EQUIPMENT

Campaign #10V085000 · May 3, 2010

Issue: 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.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Campaign #10V009000 · Nov 1, 2010

Issue: 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.

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.

Recall data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Reported to NHTSA

Front tire tread separation

TIRES

4 NHTSA complaints · 2010-11 → 2013-02

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE RS-A TIRES, SIZE 255/45/20 DOT (M612DVER4409). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10496755
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE RS-A EMT 255/45/R20 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE SEPARATING ALONG THE SIDEWALLS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10418516
“REGARDING GOODYEAR EAGLE RS-A EMT (RUNFLAT), SIZE 255/45R20, TIRES THAT COME AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE 2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT-8”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10363701

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Corroded tire valve stem and lug nut failures

WHEELS

6 NHTSA complaints · 2012-07 → 2018-11

“WHILE TRAVELLING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH THE VALVE STEM EXPLODED. THE TIRE LOST ALL OF ITS AIR WITHIN ABOUT 10 SECONDS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10821435
“ALUMINUM VALVE STEM CORRODED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE ON THE INTERSTATE. WAS GOING 80MPH WHEN TIRE STEM BLEW. FORTUNATELY GOT VEHICLE TO A STOP AND UNDER CONTROL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10733755
“THE WHEEL LUG NUT 'CAPS' FALL OFF OR BECOME LOOSE AND IMPAIR THE PROPER FUNCTION OF THE LUG NUTS WHEN CHANGING WHEELS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11155279

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5.7L HEMI timing chain failure

ENGINE

8 NHTSA complaints · 2015-11 → 2022-06

“Driving 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee with HEMI engine on the freeway and the car lost engine power causing it to rapidly slow. Was able to make it safely to the side of the freeway, although multiple cars had to avoid, and had the car towed to our mechanic”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11470045
“TIMING CHAIN BROKE AT HIGHWAY SPEED, NO POWER, HAD TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD. ENGINE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11076261
“SEPT 26, 2015 DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65 MPH IN CRUISE CONTROL, MY JEEP JUST DIED. WOULD NOT START OR TURN OVER THE ENGINE LIGHT OIL LIGHT AND ECT LIGHT CAME ON. TURNS OUT THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE DAMAGED INTAKE VALVE ON #2 CYLINDER AND EXHAUST VALVE ON #8 CYLINDER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10794408

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WIN module and ignition key stall failures

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

32 NHTSA complaints · 2012-04 → 2021-08

“WIN MODULE FAILURE CAUSE CAR TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AND NOT STARTING”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11365572
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE KEY SUDDENLY SLIPPED OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH HOWEVER, THE ENGINE DID NOT POWER OFF”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10552488
“WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES PER HOUR WHEN MY CAR SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. MY POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AND I ALMOST REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10731015

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Unintended acceleration and shift-to-drive crashes

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

7 NHTSA complaints · 2011-06 → 2024-05

“The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 8 MPH through a parking area, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11586336
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO SEVERAL OUTDOOR LIGHTING STRUCTURES AT A NEIGHBORING RESIDENCE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10954789
“WHILE BACKING UP VERY SLOWLY OUT OF THE GARAGE, THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED FROM REVERSE INTO FORWARD. THE GAS PEDAL FLOORED ITSELF AND THE CAR ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED INTO THE WALL OF MY GARAGE, CLIMBED OVER THE CEMENT FOUNDATION, AND THEN THE CAR SLAMMED INTO THE SIDE OF MY HOUSE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10594300

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Brake pedal drop and squeaking brake failures

SERVICE BRAKES

7 NHTSA complaints · 2011-10 → 2022-01

“I was driving to work and the light turned red and I went to press on my brakes and if they didn't budge at all even all my body weight on it I couldn't get it to stop I almost smashed into the person in front of me”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11446040
“WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AND BRAKING THE PEDAL WILL DROP ABOUT HALF WAY AND THEN RECOVER TO NORMAL USE. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS AND IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST FIVE TIMES STARTLING THE DRIVER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10966563
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED AND A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE EMITTED WITH THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10430788

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Air bag warning light and deployment failures

AIR BAGS

7 NHTSA complaints · 2010-07 → 2024-08

“The Air Bag warning light came on after we got an oil change for our car”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11610765
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH AROUND A CURVE, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10862518
“2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE INVOLVED IN FRONT-END CRASH AT OVER 35 MPH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10340916

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 11, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 11, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 8,000 mi

Pentastar 3.6L: SAE 0W-20 every 8,000 miles. Wrangler 392 6.4L HEMI: SAE 5W-20 every 8,000 miles. EcoDiesel 3.0L: 10,000 miles. 4xe plug-in hybrid: 8,000 miles or annually.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 8,000 mi

Rotate tires every 8,000 miles. Wrangler with 33+ inch off-road tires: rotate every 5,000 miles to prevent uneven wear from solid axles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 8,000 mi

Inspect pads, rotors, and parking brake every 8,000 miles. Wrangler and Gladiator pads wear faster than Grand Cherokee due to higher curb weight per axle.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Front Differential Fluid

Every 60,000 mi

Replace front differential fluid every 60,000 miles. Wrangler off-road use (water crossings, sand): inspect every 30,000 miles for water contamination.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$150–$195

Shop

~$105–$135

DIY

~$20–$50

Rear Differential Fluid

Every 60,000 mi

Rear axle fluid every 60,000 miles. Limited-slip differentials require Mopar friction modifier. Wrangler Rubicon with locking differentials: same schedule.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$150–$195

Shop

~$105–$135

DIY

~$20–$50

Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)

Every 60,000 mi

Replace transfer case fluid every 60,000 miles. Use Mopar ATF+4 for NV3500 and NV245. Wrangler Rock-Trac: 60,000 mi normal, 30,000 mi with regular off-road use.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$105–$140

Shop

~$75–$100

DIY

~$15–$40

AWD/4WD vehicles only. Easy drain-and-fill on most platforms.

Brake Fluid

Every 24,000 mi

Replace DOT 3 brake fluid every 2 years regardless of mileage. Wrangler off-road use accelerates moisture intake — annual fluid testing recommended.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ZF 8HP)

Every 60,000 mi

Severe service: ZF 8HP fluid every 60,000 miles. Normal: 120,000 miles. Use Mopar ATF+4 — never substitute.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace engine air filter every 30,000 miles. Wrangler driven in dust or sand: inspect at every oil change and replace early.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Spark Plugs

Every 100,000 mi

Pentastar 3.6L: 16 spark plugs total, replace at 100,000 miles. Wrangler 392 6.4L HEMI: 16 plugs at 100,000 miles. EcoDiesel: glow plug inspection only.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Mopar HOAT Coolant

Every 50,000 mi

Mopar HOAT (purple) for gas engines: first change at 100,000 miles, then every 50,000. Do not mix with green or orange coolants.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 20,000 mi

Replace cabin air filter every 20,000 miles. Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Compass: behind the glove box. Wrangler/Gladiator: optional cabin filter on later models only.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

28 crashes 2010–2024

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

10

complaints mentioning a crash

4

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee reflects Jeep's published service intervals and the Oil Change Indicator system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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