2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems

47 complaints (40% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 47
of this car's complaints: 40%
typical mileage: 85,000
crashes: 3
recalls: 3

Which part fails

Ignition
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At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Key fob 5

Related recalls

Electrical systemReported May 7, 2013 · 295,345 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 13V175000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignition: moduleReported May 11, 2010 · 37,335 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 10V200000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported November 25, 2009 · 2,977 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the top cover of the instrument panel free of charge. The campaign is expected to begin in december 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 09V454000 · Recall details

What 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 18, 2026 · Airbags, Electrical · AR

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. When I shut off ignition, there is a series of loud clicks coming from the lower central instrument panel. The sound lasts for several minutes. It makes the same sound if I change the temperature on the dual climate control. Digital navigation system /radio doesn't work after shutting off vehicle and restarting it.

Filed Jun 8, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

The air bag light comes on every now and then. It happened in my previous jeep and is happening in my dad's Chrysler Sebring car as well. I seen this problem with the airbag automatic deactivation when the warning light comes on in different vehicles but all from Chrysler motors.

Filed Aug 11, 2021 · Electrical · 227,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while attempting to shut-off the vehicle, the vehicle remained on when the key was removed from the ignition. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 227,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2020 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · AZ

Reference: the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v200000 while driving, if the vehicle goes over a bump in the road the key fob may fall out of the ignition module. While stationary, 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.

Filed Dec 9, 2020 · Electrical · 108,000 miles · TX

Ignition module. Key comes out when the vehicle is on while stopped or in motion. Lights are not coming on the panel, turn signal not working, if the radio and air conditioner are working the lights go off inside and outside the vehicle. If they are off the internal lights do not work while driving and unsure if other cars can see actions of driver.

Filed Dec 3, 2020 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · PA

When jeep is started after being parked. Wont shift out of park. When ignition is turned off, engine continues to run even after key is removed. All other electric components turn off except for engine. Safety release button was pushed to get jeep out of gear, but when put back in park, it gets stuck again. Is there a recall on ignition switch or module switch thats causing this?

Filed Oct 26, 2020 · Electrical · 144,000 miles · PA

Ignition module problem vehicle runs without key in ignition

Filed Oct 21, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 110,000 miles · AL

Win module failure cause car to stall while driving and not starting

Filed Sep 8, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 110,000 miles · CA

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

Filed Aug 25, 2020 · Electrical · 145,825 miles · SC

Car just shuts off on its own, and has starting issues, had one instance where it just shown down completely in traffic. This final instance will not start and lights on panel just jump around and it is making strange noises under the hood it will not start all lights come on radio etc . Will e having the issue checked asap and will update once or if I found out cause

Questions about the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical

Does the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 47 complaints about the electrical of the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 40% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical?

Yes, 3 recalls: 13V175000, 10V200000, 09V454000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have the most electrical problems?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most electrical complaints are 2005 (928 complaints), 2012 (837 complaints) and 2011 (780 complaints).