2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2010 models.

Jeep Grand Cherokee
Pictured: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4x4 in Bright White, Front Left, 01-16-2022. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Body styles
4dr SUV 4WD Laredo, 4dr SUV 4WD Limited, 4dr SUV 4WD Srt8
Engines
3.7L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
18 combined · 16 city / 21 hwy
Length
186.6–188.6 in
Curb weight
4,449–4,824 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
4 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 13% below the 2010 SUV - average of 20.7 MPG.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 29 similar 2010 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a SUV - offered with 3 engines (3.7L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.1L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 187 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,449 lb (4dr SUV 4WD Laredo).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway), 13% worse than the 2010 SUV - average of 20.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,700 a year in fuel.

It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2010

  • Engine dropped: 4.7L 8-cyl

Compared with 2009; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2009 Grand Cherokee →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV 4WD Laredo186.6 in73.2 in67.7 in109.4 in61.8 / 61.8 in4,449 lb54/46
4dr SUV 4WD Limited186.6 in73.2 in67.7 in109.4 in61.8 / 61.8 in4,793 lb54/46
4dr SUV 4WD Srt8188.6 in73.2 in66.5 in109.4 in63.8 / 62.2 in4,824 lb55/45

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Grand Cherokee 2WD3.7L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 21 / 18-13%$3,700494
Grand Cherokee 4WD3.7L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17-7%$3,950523
Grand Cherokee 2WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive14 / 20 / 16-23%$4,200555
Grand Cherokee 4WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel Drive13 / 19 / 15-18%$4,450592
Grand Cherokee SRT8 AWD6.1L 8-cylAutomatic 5-spd4-Wheel Drive12 / 16 / 13-29%$6,300684
Spend $6,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
20.7 MPG2010 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2010 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2010 SUV -s

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (this car)18 MPGNot rated4
2010 Toyota Land Cruiser15 MPGNot rated6
2010 Toyota RAV424 MPGNot rated14
2010 Toyota 4Runner20 MPGNot rated12
2010 Toyota Highlander26 MPGNot rated11
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe23 MPGNot rated2
2010 Volkswagen Touareg20 MPGNot rated1

Recalls (4)

Electrical System · May 7, 2013

NHTSA campaign 13V175000 · 295,345 vehicles

Problem
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 · May 11, 2010

NHTSA campaign 10V200000 · 37,335 vehicles

Problem
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.
Equipment · Mar 5, 2010

NHTSA campaign 10V085000 · 3,465 vehicles

Problem
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 · Jan 11, 2010

NHTSA campaign 10V009000 · 20,045 vehicles

Problem
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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

71Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
6Involved a crash
2Involved a fire
3Injuries reported
100,500 miTypical mileage at failure
Electrical System33
Engine19
Unknown Or Other14
Power Train10
Air Bags7
Service Brakes5
Wheels4
Vehicle Speed Control4
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
18/12: 219/01: 119/03: 219/07: 319/08: 219/09: 119/10: 119/12: 120/01: 120/02: 120/03: 120/06: 120/07: 120/08: 120/09: 220/10: 220/12: 321/08: 122/01: 122/06: 123/06: 124/05: 124/08: 126/09: 118/1219/0719/1020/0220/0720/1022/0124/05max 3

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Electrical System — 33 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  3. Engine — 19 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  4. Power Train — 10 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 100,500 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Grand Cherokee years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 Grand Cherokee23–Not rated00
2026 Grand Cherokee23193.3 inNot rated655
2025 Grand Cherokee23193.3 in★★★★★5121
2024 Grand Cherokee23193.3 in★★★★★18315
2023 Grand Cherokee23204.7 inNot rated23597
2022 Grand Cherokee23204.7 inNot rated24491
2021 Grand Cherokee21189.8 in★★★★★16502
2020 Grand Cherokee21189.8 in★★★★★3241
2019 Grand Cherokee24189.8 in★★★★★7370
2018 Grand Cherokee25189.8 in★★★★★10855
2017 Grand Cherokee21189.8 in★★★★★5364
2016 Grand Cherokee25189.8 inNot rated8311

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jeep. How we calculate this →