2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 1,639 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 53 involved a crash and 61 involved a fire. 47 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical systemNov 14, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.
Campaign 19V813000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesSep 18, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
Campaign 17V572000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringDec 28, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
Campaign 15V879000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemSep 4, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, to July 20, 2011, and equipped with either a 3.6L or 5.7L engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P54. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
Campaign 14V530000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringJul 2, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
Campaign 14V391000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakesApr 1, 2014
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
Campaign 14V154000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: power train
90 reports, newest first. Show all
Power train, Oct 11, 2025
Transfer case chain making terrible noise under the drivers side
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 6, 2024
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 126,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Jul 17, 2023
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump relay was faulty. The fuel pump relay was replaced but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer who replaced the fuel pump, and the vehicle was repaired. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who diagnosed the vehicle with power train failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 11, 2022
Carbon like smell entering cabin, engine stalling, and check engine light on. Ginn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Covington Georgia stated they performed the recall repairs for the fuel relay wiring harness in June 2022 and the brake booster recall fix last week. The break booster recall is still showing unrepaired, and the stalling, fumes entering the inside of the Jeep is worse. The Jeep did not have a check engine light show up until after it left the CDJR service center. Due to dispute with the dealership that sold the vehicle putting an extended warranty in the paperwork, that I was not provided in writing yet its cost was added to the Jeep, the CDJR service center claimed the Jeep required $5700 worth of work to its HEMI V8 5.7L engine but they could not begin the work until I consented to the warranty providers $450.00 fee to teardown the engine for further diagnostics. I could not consent to something I was not provided it writing, so the Ginn CDJR refused to move forward and claimed they performed the last recall repair. They have refused to provide repair records and invoices. They also stated the Jeep is "driveable" when notifying me they would not fix it. Three weeks prior, as it was in their service center for three weeks, the service center instructed me not to drive it.
Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 14, 2022
Recall 14V5300 - replacing fuel pump relay to prevent vehicle not starting and stalling was performed in November 2021. It has not solved the problem. Th Grand Cherokee still does the same thing. I replaced the relay that was replaced in the recall. No help. Chrysler Corp. did not fix the problem. A new recall needs to happen. This Grand Cherokee has stalled slowing down to come to a stop and when slowing down to turn at an intersection. This is very dangerous. It could cause an accident at the intersection. This recall needs to be revisited or a new recall needs to happen to solve this problem. Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Power train, Jun 17, 2021
My vehicle has been leaking transmission fluid, this has caused shifting problems as well as ac problems i have done hours of research and its seems to be a common problem with 2011 jeep cherokee and i feel this need to be investigated! From what Ive read there seems to be welding issues and thats where the leaks are at. I have taken my vehicle for an inspection and the ac condensor needs to be replaced. I have taken for a second opinion and the same was discovered. After $750.00 later! I have grandchildren that i drive in this vehicle and am concerned about their safety as well as mine.
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Feb 12, 2021
ON 2011-2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS NO BATTERY ICON ON THE CLUSTER DISPLAYING WHETHER IT'S OVERCHARGED OR LOW CHARGE. WHILE I WAS ATTEMPTING TO JUMP-START THE SUV DUE TO A DEAD BATTERY ON THE DRIVEWAY. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THE TRANSMISSION ONCE THE VEHICLE IS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE WHILE PARKED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL IT MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND WHILE SHIFTING GEARS.
Power train, Nov 28, 2020
RADIATOR FLUID LEAKING FROM TRANSMISSION COOLER CRACKED.
Power train, Engine, Nov 9, 2020
ENGINE NOISE/LOUD TICKING - REAR INTAKE ROCKER ARM AND GROUND CAMSHAFT FAILED ON PASSENGER SIDE, ONE ROCKER ON DRIVER SIDE FAILED, CAMSHAFT OK. ACCORDING TO JEEP DEALERSHIP, THIS REPAIR OCCURS FREQUENTLY WITH THIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL
Power train, Oct 8, 2020
NHTSA RECALL 19V-813. THIS RECALL WAS ISSUED ON 11-14-2019. STILL NO FIX. IT HAS BEEN ALMOST A YEAR. CHRYSLER KNOWS WHAT IS NEEDED. IT SEEMS CHRYSLER ISN'T TAKING THIS RECALL SERIOUSLY. THEY SHOULD HAVE A FIX IN THIS TIME PERIOD.
Steering, Power train, Other or unspecified, Sep 7, 2020
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY THERMOSTAT ABOUT 6 TIMES SINCE I GOT THE CAR IN 2017. THE HOUSING BREAKS AND IT LEAKS CAUSING OVER HEATING
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 9, 2020
MY VEHICLE HAS RANDOMLY TURNED OFF ON ME TWICE DURING MODERATE TO HEAVY BRAKING. THE FIRST TIME WAS ON 8/20/2019 AND THE SECOND TIME WAS ON 12/3/2019. I BELIEVE MY ISSUE IS RELATED TO RECALL V62 AND I AM VOICING MY DISPLEASURE IN THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT IS TAKING FIAT CHRYSLER TO DESIGN A REMEDY. THIS RECALL IS ACTUALLY RECALLING A PRIOR RECALL, SO I WOULD SCRUTINIZE THE ENGINEERING TEAM THAT THEY CAN ACTUALLY COME UP WITH A SUFFICIENT REMEDY, BUT I SUPPOSE THAT'S NOT MY POINT. MY POINT IS MY VEHICLE AND OVER 500,000 ADDITIONAL VEHICLES ARE ON THE ROAD WITH A PROBLEM THAT IS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS WITH NO ETA IN SIGHT. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Power train, Other or unspecified, May 31, 2020
STARTED HAVING A TRANSMISSION SLIP IN 2ND GEAR REPAIR SHOP LOOKED THINGS OVER AND SAID TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS A LITTLE LOW AND I WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID DUE AC CONDENSER GOING BAD. HAD IT REPLACED, NO MORE LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID BUT TRANSMISSION STILL ACTING UP NOW. WAS TOLD IT WAS MOST LIKELY DUE TO THE LEAK AND TRANS FLUID GETTING LOW. AFTER READING UP I GUESS THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. OBVIOUSLY THESE A/C CONDENSER UNITS ARE FAULTY. NOW I HAVE A TRANSMISSION THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDABLE IF JEEP WOULD HAVE LET OWNERS KNOW ABOUT THE AC CONDENSER ISSUE OR MADE THAT A UNIT THAT HAS TO GET REPLACED AFTER SO MANY MILES.
Power train, Electrical system, Traction control system, Jan 6, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE REPROGRAMMING OF THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. JOHN SULLIVAN CHRYSLER DODGE (950 HARTER PKWY, YUBA CITY, CA 95993, 855-580-5113) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 71748777. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Dec 30, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH A LOCAL DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER NEPHEW EXPERIENCED A SLIGHT HESITATION WITH THE TRANSMISSION AFTER PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Engine, Sep 20, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAVID DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (610-358-5300, LOCATED AT 1801 WILMINGTON PIKE, GLEN MILLS, PA 19342) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE SAME DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Power train, Sep 9, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND COMPLETELY TURNED OFF; HOWEVER, THE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT IT TOOK TWO ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,425.
Power train, Aug 27, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED BY HIS SPOUSE, HIS SPOUSE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND TWELVE MINUTES LATER THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO THE NEIGHBORS GARAGE. THERE WAS MINIMAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE GARAGE. THERE WAS NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE, CASE NUMBER: 59742830. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,862.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 19, 2019
CRANK WON'T START WHEN FINANLY START PUT IN GEAR DIES OUT. THIS IS DONE INTERMINTLY.. ON THE STREET
Power train, Engine, May 28, 2019
TWO ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE. FIRST, AT 99,000 THE CAMSHAFT BEGAN TO FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR. THE VEHICLE IS NOW BURNING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL AND FUEL. I AM TOLD THAT THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE DEALERSHIP AND CHRYSLER REFUSE TO REPAIR/REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY. SECOND, THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS 1-2 TIMES PER MONTH, TYPICALLY WHEN BREAKING FOR A STOP, OR BREAKING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN. VERY DANGEROUS. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM, BUT I SEE LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
Power train, Engine, Mar 14, 2019
I HAVE A 5.7 HEMI IN MY JEEP. THE VEHICLE STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN, AND MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN OFF OF A HIGHWAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED 8 TIMES IN THE 2 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. IT HAPPENED ONCE WHEN I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR A SPEED ZONE ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. THE VEHICLE GIVES NO WARNING THAT IT IS GOING TO SHUT DOWN. OUR LOCAL JEEP DEALER DID SOME DIAGNOSTICS, BUT FOUND NOTHING. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN TO THE 5.7 ENGINES. I DON'T LIKE DRIVING THE CAR WITH ANYONE IN IT FOR FEAR OF GETTING REAR ENDED IF IT STALLS, AND PEOPLE ARE BEHIND ME.
Power train, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 25, 2019
WHEN I START MY JEEP IT TURNS OVER THEN IMMEDIATELY STALLS OUT . THIS HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE TIME I START MY JEEP. THAT IS SEVERAL TIMES A DAY . I BELIEVE IT IS THE TIPM. HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS I CALLED UP THE JEEP DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON IT.
Power train, Engine, Dec 16, 2018
TRANSMISSION COOLER IS LEAKING. NO WARNING, JUST FLUID ON THE GROUND - SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS ONLINE. OIL PRESSURE SENSOR NOT WORKING. - NO WARNING, SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS ON LINE.
Power train, Engine, Dec 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND DECELERATED TO 40 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUALLY PUMP THE BRAKES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COURTESY DODGE JEEP RAM (1890 DOGWOOD DR SE, CONYERS, GA 30013, 678-210-2489) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 171,000.
Steering, Power train, Dec 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING SEIZED. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ELGIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1010 E CHICAGO ST, ELGIN, IL 60120, (847) 697-0900), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.