The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a SUV that came with a choice of 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.1L 8-cyl engines. At 16 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl |
| Transmissions | Automatic 5-spd |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 12–16 city / 16–21 highway / 13–18 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,700–$6,300 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 494–684 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 5 configurations: Grand Cherokee 2WD, Grand Cherokee 4WD, Grand Cherokee SRT8 AWD |
| Age | 16 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
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…
Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
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 increas
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.
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.
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.
Owners have filed 118 complaints about the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee with NHTSA. 10 reports involved a crash and 4 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 4 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Version | Overall | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dr, RWD/AWD | Not rated | — | — | ★★★★☆ | 19.1% |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.
Manufacturers have filed 56 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
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Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 2010 Grand Cherokees that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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