2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
- 35
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 35 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- needed replaced · 5 records
- approximate failure · 5 records
- electrical system · 5 records
- wireless ignition · 4 records
- ignition node · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 11252030
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle will start on it's own. You turn it off and it will restart whether you are in the vehicle or not. The vehicle will lock and unlock several times while in or out of the car. The fob will not open the locks or they jump between locked and unlocked by themselves. The windows will open on their own especially the lift window in the back when driving or sitting still. The panic alarm goes off without a…
ODI 11270470
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power while being operated. The dealer was not contacted. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the wireless ignition node receiver needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was excluded from recall number: k08 (wireless ignition node receiver). The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11192128
Electrical System
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…
ODI 11191375
Electrical System
Sometimes engine experiences no crank/no start. I did google search that its wireless control module fails. There is a recall for newer mode but not for 210 jeep grand cherokee.
ODI 11170643
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The ignition switch won't start my jeep put key in and nothing no clicks no trying to start nothing then after sometime it will start then again it won't start
ODI 11155690
Electrical System · Seats
Seat warmers not working then car battery keeps draining and dying. Noticed seat warmers where not working first when driving then when parked when we shut off the vehicle and lock it.sets overnight and then vehicle acts completely dead will not unlock, turn on, lights barely on.
ODI 11155143
Electrical System · Engine
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…
Crash reported
ODI 11144805
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 40 mph, the engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle inadvertently shifted into neutral. Within 15 seconds, the vehicle shifted back into drive. The contact stated that the failure was identical to nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (power train, electrical system). The dealer (neuwirth motors in wilmington, nc) was notified of the failure, but the…
ODI 11092267
Electrical System
KEY CAN BE REMOVED WHILE STARTED BEING UNSAFE
ODI 11035402
Electrical System
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.
ODI 11014918
Electrical System · Power Train
Constant rumble in rear end of vehicle. Dealer has had 5 separate occasions and can't resolve. Feels like rest wheels will fall off. Also, intermittently when turning ignition switch, vehicle won't start. After 2-3 times it will then start. Had a 2005 keep cherokee that did the same unresolved issue.
ODI 11291746
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
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. When this happens the whole…
ODI 11047740
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the engine got cold. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition made a clicking noise while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The…
ODI 10969285
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the key was able to be removed from the ignition while the transmission was still engaged. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v200000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the win (wireless ignition node) module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10781144
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I was driving along on the highway about 65 mph and all of a sudden the engine light oil light and the 23. Electronic throttle control (etc) warning light all came on in that order and the engine just died.. No safe place to park and no power steering but was able to get it in a driveway off the road.. It would crank but not turn over.. Had to have it towed home.. Called chrysler to see if it had any recalls and…
ODI 10778936
Electrical System
S10 direct reply- letter to the secretary from constituent requesting assistance with ignition problems in a 2010 jeep cherokee laredo. *smd the consumer stated the key would not stay in the ignition. The consumer stated he was able to drive the vehicle, with the key in his pocket. *jb
ODI 10750449
Electrical System
After parking the vehicle the win module started to bind while turning vehicle off. Key fell out of ignition while car was still on. Ignition is now stuck between acc and on mode and key is removable while in motion. Vehicle is unable to be shut off via key ignition, to turn off vehicle battery cable must be removed.
ODI 10743974
Electrical System · Engine
Was driving my vehicle at approximately 25 miles per hour when my car shut off completely. My power steering and brakes stopped working as well and i almost rear ended another vehicle. I assumed it was the battery and replaced the vehicle battery at a cost of $225.00. The car worked intermittently for the next few days until today, when i had shut it off and then it wouldn't restart. I was finally able to get the…
ODI 10731015
Electrical System
I came out of store and care would not start. After trying for 10-15 minutes remote start and key start, it finally started. Last week apr. 22, this happened again. I was told by friends the problem would only get worse. *tr
ODI 10712926
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
During a snow storm on 11/26/2014 while 5 mo. Pregnant my car went off the highway into the middle median during the evening commute because the 4wd did not work.i changed from right lane to left lane at a speed of 30-35mph to allow space for oncoming merging traffic.when changing lanes i kept going left and could not stay on the traveled portion.i had to drive in reverse to get out over the plow bank and into the…
Crash reported
ODI 10745664
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the thermostat display increased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that three months later, while driving at 35 mph, the battery warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled.…
Fire reported
ODI 10690957
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee. While operating the vehicle, a loud ticking noise emitted from the totally integrated power module located under the hood. The noise was intermittent, but the headlights would dim and the instrument cluster flashed off and on when the noise was present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10650591
Electrical System
Car would not start. This had happened 4 times before about 2 or 3 months apart. This time i had to have it towed. Next day it started. Someone suggested it could be the infamous tipm that is discussed all over the internet. *js
ODI 10585334
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that all the warning gauges on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact mentioned that the turn signals and rear brake lights failed. The battery was disconnected from the terminal and the vehicle was restarted. The failure occurred on two different occasions. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician…
ODI 10607566