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2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 5.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Grand Cherokee 5.7L.

Body SUVEngine 5.7LTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a WK-platform SUV that pairs its 5.7L engine with a 5-speed automatic transmission for an EPA-rated 14/20/16 mpg, requiring 7 quarts of 5W-30 or 5W-20 API oil with a filter. In the context of the model's broader complaint history spanning 1993 to 2026, this year generated 117 owner complaints predominantly focused on the electrical system alongside 5 recalls. While this places the 2010 iteration well above the lowest-complaint year of 2026 at just 9 issues, it remains far below the problematic 2014 peak of 2,369 complaints, marking it as a moderately troubled chapter that warrants careful attention to its electrical integrity.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque95 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy14/20/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 625 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05184231AB. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 625 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP245-65R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05184231AB alt 04884899AC
Engine air filter	05018777AC
Spark plug	SPZFR6F11G alt SPLZFR5C11
Battery	BBH7F001AA
Front wiper blades	05139095AB
Thermostat	68174083AA alt 52028898AJ

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	186.6 in
Overall width	73.2 in
Overall height	67.7 in
Wheelbase	109.4 in
Curb weight	4449 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	14 / 20 / 16 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2010 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

6.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.80 sec — 2005 Limited V8

330 hpHorsepower (as tested)

375 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2005	Limited V8 5.7L V8	6.80 sec	15.30 sec	330 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 / 5W-20 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.3
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3 Pints
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	4.4 Pints
Engine Coolant	HOAT · MS9769

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	129 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	AT: 70 ft-lbs, MT: 56 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	95 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	Steel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	Steel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.50 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	625 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	56-60 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi
Engine Oil Pressure	4 psi @ Idle, 25-110 psi @ 3000 rpm psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	125 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	140 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.040 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.00035 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in / 0.00079 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.122 in / 0.492 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; coolant at 102,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 102,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 12,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 12,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 24,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (adjust)
Every 90,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
At 102,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 mi	Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Filter (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2010 model year sits at the lowest point of a multi-year downward trend, recording just 117 complaints, 5 recalls, 0 investigations, and 56 TSBs—figures lower than 2009 (138 complaints, 3 recalls) and a fraction of the volume seen in 2011 (1,638 complaints, 6 recalls, 6 investigations, and 195 TSBs). Across the arc of the federal record, filings declined from the mid-2000s through 2010 before surging to sustained highs in 2011–2014, placing 2010 at the calm bottom of the curve immediately preceding the spike. Within 2010 itself, the leading complaint categories were Electrical System with 22 filings, Engine with 11, and Air Bags with 5, alongside 10 crash-related and 4 fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes for these incidents. Because 2010 carries the smallest complaint footprint in the entire dataset, zero federal investigations, and markedly fewer recalls and TSBs than the years that follow, it presents a favorable risk profile within this generation. For a buyer seeking the most stable point in this model run before the documented turbulence of 2011 onward, 2010 is a strong year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

117

Owner complaints

10 involved a crash · 4 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 117 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System22

Engine11

Power Train,Electrical System6

Air Bags5

Unknown Or Other5

Wheels5

Tires5

Vehicle Speed Control4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

13V175000Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)Reported 07/05/2013

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… 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…

10V200000Electrical System:Ignition:ModuleReported 11/05/2010

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… 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.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 56 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
9100645	2025-08-15	Unknown Or Other	Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
101232	2024-10-29	Power Train	Plate - Planetary
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
9100196	2023-07-27	Equipment	Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery Vehicles taking 7 qt w/ filter WK-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05184231AB Engine air filter 05018777AC Spark plug SPZFR6F11G Battery BBH7F001AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Grand Cherokee 5.7L take?

7 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API OR 5W-20 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Grand Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 5.7L get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined mpg.