2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 10%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 10% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. The car has been to a few mechanics and they have found nothing wrong. I beleive it could be related to the 2011 recall for boosters in jeeps.”
NHTSA complaint #10966563, filed 2017-03, 68,000 miles“Our 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been shutting off in many different occasions since may 2017. We've taken it to our local mechanic and he suggested we go directly to the dodge/Jeep dealership. Nobody can find what is causing this but say this is a known issue. While driving the vehicle at varying speeds, including sitting still idling, traveling 25 MPH on municipal road, 60+MPH on hwy. …”
NHTSA complaint #11047740, filed 2017-11, 80,000 miles“Two months after purchasing my used 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo with about 14,000 miles, my brakes began making an intermittent squeaking noise. When I took my vehicle to the authorized Jeep dealership, I was told that they could not recreate the noise and that nothing was wrong with my brakes. Over the next few months, the squeaking noise became more frequent. …”
NHTSA complaint #10585790, filed 2014-04, 16,000 miles“Tipm or front control module shutting off car while driving, turning off airbags and not letting ABS system function properly. The engine has shut down several times while I've been driving since I purchased this vehicle recently”
NHTSA complaint #11353868, filed 2020-09, 110,000 miles“The front brakes on my 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have already began to squeak. I had the vehicle serviced at the dealership (brake service) and was informed that the rotors needed resurfaced. I find this completely unacceptable being a newer vehicle with average annual mileage. The dealership offered only the rotor service and told me the rotors would not be replaced by warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10447427, filed 2012-02, 16,500 milesRelated recalls
- 10V009000Jan 11, 2010Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2010, Dodge RAM 2009–2010, Jeep Liberty 2010 +4 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 13% |
| 2025 | 8 | 10% |
| 2024 | 17 | 7% |
| 2023 | 28 | 7% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 32 | 8% |
| 2020 | 13 | 5% |
| 2019 | 116 | 31% |
| 2018 | 62 | 7% |
| 2017 | 29 | 8% |
| 2016 | 25 | 8% |
| 2015 | 40 | 3% |
| 2014 | 260 | 11% |
| 2013 | 146 | 18% |
| 2012 | 289 | 18% |
| 2011 | 331 | 20% |
| 2010 | 12 | 10% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 40 | 4% |
| 2006 | 71 | 6% |
| 2005 | 96 | 5% |
| 2004 | 159 | 12% |
| 2003 | 71 | 9% |
| 2002 | 179 | 12% |
| 2001 | 208 | 24% |
| 2000 | 438 | 30% |
| 1999 | 622 | 38% |
| 1998 | 161 | 16% |
| 1997 | 173 | 17% |
| 1996 | 118 | 13% |
| 1995 | 113 | 16% |
| 1994 | 132 | 22% |
| 1993 | 156 | 28% |
| 1991 | 3 | 50% |
| 1990 | 3 | 60% |
| 1989 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology