TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,500.
2010 jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems
severe 15 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
15
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
ENGINE FIRE BEGAN WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. BEGAN AS SMOKE ESCAPING FROM UNDER HOOD. STOPPED AND TURNED OFF ENGINE IMMEDIATELY WITHIN 20 SECONDS/100 FEET. FIRE BEGAN IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITHIN 2 MINUTES. TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS A 2010 MODEL, FOUR MONTHS OLD, LESS THAN 5000 MILES. DEALER DENIES ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCT LIABILITY. *TR
I WAS DRVING MY JEEP AT HIGHWAY SPEED THROUGH A TOLLWAY IN ILLINOIS. I LET UP OFF THE THROTTLE AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. 5 OR SO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I LOST THROTTLE RESPONSE, POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKES. I HAD THE JEEP TOWED TO THE JEEP DEALER. AFTER 2 DAYS, THE MECHANIC FOUND MY TIMING CHAIN BROKEN. HE ALSO FOUND MY VALVES WERE BENT. HE SAID I WOULD NEED A NEW MOTOR. I DID RESEARCH AN…
THE ENGINE (5.7 HEMI) SHUTS OFF SHORTLY AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK. ITS HAPPENS 3 TIMES EACH TIME AFTER FULLY FILLING UP THE GAS TANK. ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF (NO STUTTERING) WHILE DRIVING JUST HALF MILE (CITY DRIVING) FROM THE LAST FILL UP. THE ENGINE WILL START RIGHT UP ONCE THE CAR COMES TO A STOP AND DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN UNTIL FILL UP.
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2010 jeep Grand Cherokee?
It's a meaningful issue. 15 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine 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 $3,100 for engine 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 engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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