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.
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee: key fob or push-button start problems
5 of the 118 complaints about the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe key fob or push-button start problems.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 125,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 15 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Key fob or push-button start problems by model year
What owners say
I removed the key fobik before jeep was put in park and engine was still running. Discovered at slow speed in parking lot. There was a recall by chrysler/fca safety recall k08 ' wireless ignition node receiver but fca claims my VIN was not part of the recall. However this is the exact problem that this jeep is experiencing. Recall states "the frequency operated button integrated key (fobik) may be removed prior to placing the automatic transmission gear shift lever in the 'park' position. This could result in unintended vehicle movement and cause a crash without warning." fca also says "recalls are VIN related, where manufactured and when manufactured. Recall k08 does not involve your vehicle" this vehicle can be in gear with the engine running and the key removed resulting in unattended vehicle movement. Very unsafe
The key fobs require excessive pressure to insert into and remove from the ignition.
Key fobs do not last long enough; this is unacceptable; manufacturers should be made responsible for designing a major element of vehicle function as this to last the life of the vehicle as any normal key would operate.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- Customer Satisfaction Notification P73 Reprogram Final Drive Control Module: The Final Drive Control...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
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Related recalls
Electrical system
- 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: module
- 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/panel
- 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
Questions about the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee key fob
Is key fob or push-button start problems a common problem on the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
5 of 118 owner complaints about the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (4%) mention key fob or push-button start problems. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There are 3 recalls and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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