While traveling on the express way at a steady speed of 70 MPH, without cruise control, the accelerator pedal moved suddenly away from the foot and stayed in the full gas position accelerating the car to well over 80 MPH. Attempts to return the pedal to a safe position failed. There was no floor mat interference of any kind and cruise control was not active that day because of excessive truck…
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 26 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 26 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 16 |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 8 |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee (this page) | 4 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 21 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 16 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 16 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 59 |
2crashes
1injury
What stands out
Of the 20 model years of Jeep Grand Cherokee we track for cruise control problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (4).
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Jeep/Grand Cherokee.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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