2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 40%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 40% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I try to start my car I turn the key and all the lights come on but the car will not start. The battery is new. The starter doesn't engage at all. Also when I try to lock or unlock the car with the key fob I have to press the key fob 10-15 times to get it to work. I brought it to my local dealer multiple times for the same issue and they said there wasn't anything wrong with it.”
NHTSA complaint #11014918, filed 2017-08, 85,000 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“At any random time my 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo will not start. The battery is new. Lights come on, radio comes on, lights do not dim, but Jeep will not start. After a few hours of waiting and trying again it starts up fine. Had it checked , issue couldn't be found. Happened again and was stranded in the snow , more than once. Issue still happens and is happening more frequently. So much so I cannot count on that vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11191375, filed 2019-03, 104,000 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“Takata recall vehicle will start intermittently getting worse, I have replaced the battery and the starter. My car will turn over on it's own if I leave my key in the start position to have the radio on without me touching the key or cranking it over. The vehicle also knocked its self out of park and hit into a building. I've had electrical issues since my purchase back in 2016 and I've had no answers to what the problems are. I owe 13,000 on my vehicle and I need help figuring out if it could be a recall or not.”
NHTSA complaint #11144805, filed 2018-11, 140,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V175000May 7, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005–2010, Commander 2006–2010
- 10V200000May 11, 2010Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler 300, dodge challenger, charger, jeep commander, grand cherokee and dodge ram vehicles. These vehicles…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2010, Dodge RAM 2010, Charger 2010 +3 more
- 09V454000Nov 25, 2009Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 jeep grand cherokee passenger vehicles manufactured from october 22 through november 12, 2009. The passenger…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2010
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 22% |
| 2025 | 31 | 39% |
| 2024 | 116 | 46% |
| 2023 | 182 | 45% |
| 2022 | 130 | 49% |
| 2021 | 115 | 28% |
| 2020 | 74 | 31% |
| 2019 | 84 | 23% |
| 2018 | 339 | 40% |
| 2017 | 87 | 24% |
| 2016 | 62 | 20% |
| 2015 | 138 | 10% |
| 2014 | 485 | 20% |
| 2013 | 376 | 47% |
| 2012 | 837 | 51% |
| 2011 | 780 | 48% |
| 2010 | 47 | 40% |
| 2009 | 47 | 34% |
| 2008 | 473 | 64% |
| 2007 | 658 | 59% |
| 2006 | 753 | 59% |
| 2005 | 928 | 45% |
| 2004 | 144 | 11% |
| 2003 | 55 | 7% |
| 2002 | 85 | 6% |
| 2001 | 42 | 5% |
| 2000 | 112 | 8% |
| 1999 | 84 | 5% |
| 1998 | 60 | 6% |
| 1997 | 56 | 6% |
| 1996 | 65 | 7% |
| 1995 | 40 | 6% |
| 1994 | 38 | 6% |
| 1993 | 54 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
22 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsBrakes
12 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