2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG
EPA ratings for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee run from 12–16 mpg in town to 16–21 on the highway, or 13–18 combined, depending on which of its 5 versions you look at.
The most efficient pairs the 3.7-liter 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, at 18 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 6.1-liter 8-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive and is rated 13 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2009 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee 2WD | 3.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | Regular · 494 g CO₂/mi |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD | 3.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular · 523 g CO₂/mi |
| Grand Cherokee 2WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | Regular · 555 g CO₂/mi |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 19 | 15 | Regular · 592 g CO₂/mi |
| Grand Cherokee SRT8 AWD | 6.1 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 13 | Premium · 684 g CO₂/mi |
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee costs about $3,630 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (18 mpg combined), or roughly 24 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (15 mpg combined) comes to about $4,360 a year, $730 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee buyers could choose between 3 engines, according to EPA records: 3.7 L 6-cyl, 5.7 L 8-cyl and 6.1 L 8-cyl. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. The EPA classes it as a sport utility vehicle.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 L | 6 | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 5.7 L | 8 | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 6.1 L | 8 | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 1 |
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Owners have filed 118 complaints about the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Electrical system is the most-reported area (27% of component mentions), followed by power train (13%) and engine (12%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 6.9 complaints a year: about as many as the 2009 (7.6 a year) and fewer than the 2011 (102 a year).
It has the fewest complaints per year on sale of any Jeep Grand Cherokee model year from 2008 to 2024.
Of the 118, 10 mention a crash, 4 a fire and 4 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 47 | 27% |
| Power train | 22 | 13% |
| Engine | 21 | 12% |
| Unknown or other | 14 | 8% |
| Air bags | 11 | 6% |
| Service brakes | 10 | 6% |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 5% |
| Structure | 5 | 3% |
| Tires | 5 | 3% |
| Wheels | 5 | 3% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 3 | 2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 2% |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% |
| Steering | 3 | 2% |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 2 | 1% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | <1% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 1 | <1% |
| Seats | 1 | <1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
Airbag light, with dinging sound, comes on multiple times a day, stays on for a few minutes and goes off. Battery is dead every tim I try to start my vehicle. …
'TAKATA RECALL' I WAS GOING DOWN A RAMP ONTO THE FREEWAY AND THE RPM NUMBERS WOULD GO UP BUT ONCE IT HIT THE NUMBER 3 THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING.
I WAS DRVING MY JEEP AT HIGHWAY SPEED THROUGH A TOLLWAY IN ILLINOIS. I LET UP OFF THE THROTTLE AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. 5 OR SO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I LOST THROTTLE RESPONSE, POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKES. …
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The most recent, campaign 13V175000 from May 2013, concerns electrical system and power train.
Electrical system accounts for 3 of the 5 campaigns, more than any other area.
10V200000 · May 11, 2010 · Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE.
10V085000 · March 5, 2010 · Equipment
Problem: THEY MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED REAR TRACK BAR.
Risk: REDUCED VEHICLE STABILITY COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR TRACK BAR BUSHING RETAINING HOOP AND REPLACE THE REAR TRACK BAR IF ANY ARE FOUND TO BE MIS-POSITIONED.
10V009000 · January 11, 2010 · Hydraulic service brakes
Problem: 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.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE.
09V454000 · November 25, 2009 · Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TOP COVER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FREE OF CHARGE.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Grand Cherokee years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V175000 | May 7, 2013 | Electrical system, Power train | 2008–2010 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 1 version of the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, without an overall score.
These ratings use NHTSA's pre-2011 test method, so they can't be compared with stars for 2011 and later models.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-door with side air bags | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Jeep Grand Cherokees can be compared fairly. Among other 2010 models in the EPA's sport utility vehicle class, the 2010 Ford Explorer (17 mpg), 2010 Honda Pilot (19 mpg) and 2010 Jeep Wrangler (17 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20 | 734 | 38 | 5 |
| 2009 | 18 | 138 | 7.6 | 3 |
| 2010 | 18 | 118 | 6.9 | 5 |
| 2011 | 18 | 1,641 | 102 | 6 |
| 2012 | 19 | 1,644 | 109 | 11 |
| 2013 | 19 | 805 | 57 | 10 |
Every Jeep Grand Cherokee model year compared →
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FAQ
Is the 2010 Grand Cherokee a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 6.9 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (the fewest of its 17 model years), 5 recall campaigns and up to 18 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2010 Grand Cherokee problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are electrical system (47), power train (22) and engine (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2010 Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Grand Cherokee get?
The EPA rates the versions at 13–18 mpg combined (12–16 city, 16–21 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Grand Cherokee per year?
About $3,630 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $4,360 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).