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: other or unspecified
132 reports, newest first. Show all
Other or unspecified, Dec 29, 2018
EVERY FEW WEEKS, FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS, WHEN BRAKING AND MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLS. POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING ARE LOST. THE CAR NEEDS TO THEN BE PLACED INTO NEUTRAL, OR PARK, TO BE RESTARTED. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 20-40 MPH AND HAS RESULTED IN NEAR-MISS ACCIDENTS. I HAVE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ONLINE THAT IT HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER PEOPLE WHILE ON HIGHWAY EXIT RAMPS. I WOULD BRING IT TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS, BUT SINCE IT HAPPENS INFREQUENTLY THE LIKELIHOOD OF IT HAPPENING TO THEM FOR DIAGNOSIS IS NOT GOOD. I HAVE ATTACHED A DOCUMENT WITH LINKS TO OTHERS' COMPLAINTS OF THIS ISSUE. AS YOU WILL READ, THERE IS NO DEALER CONSENSUS FOR A DIAGNOSIS, OR REPAIR. LASTLY, THERE WAS A RECALL (P54) IN 2014 THAT INVOLVED FIXING STALLING. THAT RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON MY CAR AT THE TIME, SO THAT DOES NOT EXPLAIN THIS SITUATION.
Other or unspecified, Dec 4, 2018
THE DOORS WON'T LOCK AUTOMATICALLY SOMETIMES
Other or unspecified, Nov 30, 2018
THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIES WHILE CRUISING, DISABLING STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE ASSIST.
Suspension, Other or unspecified, Nov 20, 2018
VEHICLE SHOWS " AIR SUSPENSION SERVICE/REPAIR" MESSAGE SHORTLY AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AND WILL FLASH MESSAGE THROUGHOUT TIME VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. HAS HAD AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP REPLACED WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. LOCAL DEALERSHIP (COAST AUTO IN OREGON) UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR FIX PROBLEM OVER MULTIPLE VISITS. VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO MOVE BETWEEN VEHICLE HEIGHTS OR WILL DROP AND SIT ON WHEELS MAKING IT INOPERABLE. DASH LEATHER IS WRINKLING AND BUBBLING.
Other or unspecified, Oct 20, 2018
LEATHER DASHBOARD IS BUBBLING/WRINKLING UP. THE WRINKLES IN THE LEATHER DASH COULD CAUSE AN IRREGULAR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. JEEP DEALER TATE IN FREDERICK MD REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS. JUST GOOGLE FOR THE YEAR MAKE AND MODEL AND WRINKLES IN THE LEATHER DASH. HORROR PICTURES AND STORIES. I AM ONE OF THEM. PLEASE HELP I AM VERY CONCERNED NOW THAT I READ THIS ISSUE COULD CAUSE AN IRREGULAR PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
Other or unspecified, Sep 17, 2018
LEATHER DASH ON VEHICLE IS SEPARATING AND BUBBLING IN AREAS THAT COVER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. AND DEFORMING DEFROST VENTS, CAUSING AIR TO DEFLECT FROM WINDOW DURING DEFROST MODE. UNKNOWN TIME DASH STARTED BUBBLING AS I AM THE SECOND OWNER, BUT IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. CONCERNED DASH WILL NOT ALLOW PASSENGER AIRBAG TO WORK CORRECTLY. VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 79,000 MILES
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 17, 2018
THIS IS THE WORSE VEHICLE I HAVE EVER BOUGHT! NEVER AGAIN! I BEEN STRANDED SEVERAL TIMES. AS SOON AS I GET A JUMP AND BRING IT TO HAVE IT CHECKED THE MECHANIC STATES NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE ALTERNATOR OR THE BATTERY. NO CODES POP UP AS ANYTHING IS WRONG. I'VE BEEN IN A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION WHERE MY CAR STALLED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD. THE ONLY WAY I COULD GET THE CAR TO WORK WAS TO TURN IT OFF AND START IT AGAIN. THEN IT WAS FINE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY HAVEN'T HEARD OF ANYTHING AS FAR AS RECALLS. THAT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 3 TIMES. ANOTHER PROBLEM THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED WAS THE CAR ACCELERATING ON ITS ON. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WERE NOT CONCERNED. AND ANOTHER PROBLEM IS MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW ALL OF A SUDDEN WOULD GET STUCK. IVE HAD PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE AND THE DEALERSHIP ACTS LIKE IT IS NO CONCERN. AS I READ MAJORITY OF COMPLAIN IS FALLING TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, ESPECIALLY WITH THE TIPM BUT NOTHING IS GETTING DONE ABOUT IT. I CONSTANTLY CHECK THIS SITE TO SEE IF THE GOVERNMENT IS GOING TO PROTECT THE CONSUMERS BY FORCING MORE RECALLS ON ELECTRICAL OR TIPM BOARDS, BUT THEY ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE, MANY LIVES TAKEN AWAY OVER IT????
Other or unspecified, Sep 16, 2018
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE PO6DD
Other or unspecified, Sep 9, 2018
THE LEATHER DASHBOARD HAS BEEN BUBBLING AND SEPARATING FROM THE SUBSTRATE THEREBY CAUSING THE DEFROST VENTS TO BE OBSTRUCTED AND NOT DEFROST WINDOW CORRECTLY. I HAVE HAD NO ACCCIDENT YET.
Other or unspecified, Aug 16, 2018
IF I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD MY JEEP VIBRATES ALL OVER FOR SEVERAL SECONDS NEARLY EVERY TIME, AND ONCE I GET UP TO 60 MPH IT VIBRATES CONSTANTLY UNTIL I SLOW BACK DOWN. THIS IS A VERY SCARY FEELING, AND I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE AND HAVE FOUND OUT THAT IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL JEEPS AND IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE "DEATH WOBBLE". JEEP REALLY NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE, AND MAKE THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE BETTER.
Other or unspecified, Jul 6, 2018
A/C-HEATING BLEND DOORS HOT ON ONE SIDE AND COLD ON THE OTHER NO MATTER WHAT THE SETTINGS ARE ON. HAVE RECHARGED A/C AND DID NOT SOLVE ISSUE. ALSO, TURNED HEATER/DE-FROSTER TO 80 DEGREES TO DEFOG WINDSHIELD AND WAS BLOWING COLD AIR NOT HOT.
Other or unspecified, Jun 5, 2018
RIGHT REAR DOOR POWER LOCKS DO NOT WORK; ALL OTHER DOORS WORK WITH MAIN CONTROL AND KEY FOB. ONE MUST MANUALLY LOCK OR UNLOCK THE RIGHT REAR DOOR. PER DEALERSHIP IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH DOOR LATCH P/N 4589922AH @ $340.00 TOTAL PARTS AND LABOR PLUS TAX. SAFETY CONCERN FOR REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS.
Other or unspecified, May 29, 2018
WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ON BUT BREAKING TO SLOW DOWN AND TURN IN LIMITED LIGHTING (DAWN, DUSK, RAIN, SNOW) MY JEEP COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF - POWER STEERING, BREAKS, EVERYTHING. IT HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES NOW AND I HAVE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER AND RE-START - THANK GOODNESS I HAVE NOT BEEN HIT (YET). NO ERRORS OR WARNINGS READ.
Other or unspecified, May 10, 2018
THE LEATHER DASH IS BUBBLING CAUSING THE DASH GRILL TO POP UP AND BREAK TABS. IT IS CAUSING A REFLECTION IN THE WINDOW CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 30, 2018
MY CAR DOES NOT START AT LEAST 10 TIMES A WEEK, I BELIEVE ITS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP RELAY AND MY VIN ISNT PART OF THE RECALL FOR THIS AND IT SHOULD BE. IVE READ MANY OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME EXACT ISSUE AND I TOOK IT TO FAIRFIELD JEEP WHERE THEY TOLD ME ONE THING OVER THE PHONE AND THEN UPON ARRIVAL IT WAS SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND THEN THE PAPERS STATED SOMETHING ELSE DIFFERENT!
Other or unspecified, Apr 5, 2018
LAST WEEK, I RECEIVED A POSTCARD IN THE MAIL FROM MCGOVERN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (NEWTON, MA) NOTIFYING ME OF "AN URGENT AIR BAG RECALL." THE POSTCARD WAS CLEARLY DESIGNED TO MIMIC AN OFFICIAL NOTICE, WITH A BRIGHT RED BACKGROUND AND YELLOW LETTERING, AS WELL AS DIRE WARNINGS THAT "[I]N THE EVENT OF A CRASH METAL FRAGMENTS COULD SERIOUSLY INJURE YOU OR YOUR VEHICLE'S PASSENGERS." KNOWING THAT MY VEHICLE WAS UNAFFECTED BY ANY AIR BAG RECALL (INFORMATION THAT I CONFIRMED THROUGH THE NHTSA WEBSITE AFTER RECEIVING THE POSTCARD), IT WAS CLEAR TO ME THAT THIS POSTCARD WAS NOTHING MORE THAN A MARKETING TACTIC. WHILE THE POSTCARD DISPLAYED CORRECT INFORMATION (MY NAME, THE VEHICLE'S MAKE/MODEL, AND THE VEHICLE'S VIN) AND INDICATED IN ALL-CAPITAL LETTERS "RECALL: T59," I ALSO KNEW THAT THE "T59" RECALL CODE WAS FOR A MINOR ISSUE WITH A WATER SHIELD IN THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES. ACCORDINGLY, I BELIEVE THAT MCGOVERN CHRYSLER AND/OR FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES IS ATTEMPTING TO USE PUBLICITY AROUND THE RECENT AIRBAG RECALLS AS A DISINGENUOUS PLOY TO SCARE CUSTOMERS INTO VISITING THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME TO DISCUSS OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE ANY FURTHER DOCUMENTATION.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Apr 2, 2018
MY FRONT DASHBOARD IS PEELING UP AND I'M WORRIED THAT MY AIR BAGS ARE AFFECTED.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Mar 29, 2018
DASHBOARD DELAMINATING, BUCKLING, BUBBLING FULL DASHBOARD WARPED. AIR VENTS ARE WARPED AND DON'T SIT PROPERLY POSSIBLY AFFECTING WINDOW DEFOGGER. CONCERNED IF AIRBAG ON RIGHT SIDE WOULD WORK PROPERLY.
Suspension, Other or unspecified, Mar 28, 2018
2011 CHRYSLER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE-OUTLANDER EDITION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ON-GOING TIPM FAILURE-AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM & RELATED INJURY SUSTAINED. *LW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION SYSTEM CREATED UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE BUCKED VIOLENTLY. *JS
Other or unspecified, Engine, Mar 22, 2018
WITHIN 5 OR SO MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS ONLY HAPPENED AS MENTIONED, WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF TURNING ON VEHICLE AND STARTING YOUR COMMUTE. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED ONLY UNDER BRAKING AND TURNING CIRCUMSTANCES. I HAVE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO A JEEP DEALERSHIP TWICE FOR THIS ISSUE AND BOTH TIMES THEY HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP RELAY SWITCH. THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. I WOULD ESTIMATE THIS HAPPENS ONCE/MO, HOWEVER, IT'S HAPPENED TWICE IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS WHICH OBVIOUSLY BROUGHT ME TO THE POINT IN WHICH I'M DOCUMENTING AND WRITING A REPORT. I CALLED THE SAME JEEP DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING AND THEY CLAIM THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF THIS WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM AND WOULD NEED TO DIVE DEEPER IN ORDER TO PROPERLY UNDERSTAND THE CURRENT ISSUE. THE SERVICE MANAGER SUGGESTED THAT THE OIL LEVELS COULD BE LOW, WHICH COULD CAUSE THIS ISSUE, BUT I REGULARLY CHECK MY OIL LEVELS AND THIS IS NOT THE ISSUE. I'VE NOTICED THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE JEEP HAS DETERMINED WHAT EXACTLY IS CAUSING THEIR VECHICLES TO SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT'S A VERY SCARY SITUATION, ESPECIALLY IF A LARGE SEMI OR ANOTHER LARGE VEHICLE IS BARRELLING DOWN ON YOU WHILE YOU ARE UNDER BRAKE AND TURNING, AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN YOU LOSE POWER STEERING AND THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE THROUGH THE TURN/CORNER. I WOULD LIKE TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT JEEP IS DOING AND WHAT NHTSA KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND WHAT OUR OPTIONS ARE AS A CONSUMER. THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND NOT BY TOSSING PARTS AT THE PROBLEM THAT WON'T FIT IT, THIS JUST CAUSES THE CONSUMER TO SPEND SIGNIFICANTS AMOUNT OF MONEY WITHOUT ADDRESSING AND/OR FIXING THE PROBLEM.
Suspension, Seat belts, Other or unspecified, Mar 13, 2018
THE AIR LIFT SYSTEM FAILED AND MY CAR WAS VERY LOW TO THE GROUND AND UNSAFE FOR DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED MARCH 6, 2018. DASH LEATHER IS LIFTING AND BUNCHING. STARTED IN JUNE 2017 AND IS WORSE NOW. PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS SOMETIMES JAMMED WITH PASSENGER IN IT. YOU CAN MOVE FREELY AND MY CONCERN IF THERE WERE TO BE A CRASH, WOULD THE SEAT BELT WORK PROPERLY. NONE OF THESE THINGS SHOULD NOT FAIL IN A 6 YEAR OLD VEHICLE.
Other or unspecified, Mar 5, 2018
THE DASHBOARD LEATHER HAS SEVERELY WRINKLED WHICH COULD EFFECT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYING PROPERLY. I REPORTED THIS TO CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE WHICH DID NOT TO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THEY CHUCKLED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE ISSUE HAPPENED DURING THE SUMMER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE.
Other or unspecified, Feb 15, 2018
DASHBOARD LEATHER IS BUCKLING AT WINDSHIELD. THERE ARE MANY ONLINE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE FROM OWNERS BUT IT IS NOT CURRENTLY A RECALL OR COVERED ITEM BY JEEP. JEEP CARES ADVISED THAT THE ISSUE BE REPORTED TO NHSTA. PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU CAN AUTHORIZE A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 8, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE RPMS AND ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WENT HAYWIRE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE DEALER (NEUWIRTH MOTORS, 219 S COLLEGE RD, WILMINGTON, NC 28403) DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIPM WAS NEVER REPAIRED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY EXPIRED AND SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT USE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT DEALER (VICTORY CHRYSLER DODGE, 45 NABER DRIVE, SHALLOTTE, NC 28470) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIPM WAS FAULTY AND WOULD COST $1,200 TO REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL AT THE DEALER BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,050. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Seat belts, Structure, Other or unspecified, Jan 31, 2018
THE TWO FRONT SEATBELTS ARE NOT RETRACTING AND CAUSING THE USE OF THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME NULL AND VOID. SEAT BELTS ARE NOT RESTRAINING. THE BODY HAS RUST COMING FROM THE DOORS, NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. BROKEN UNDER ARMS 2ND TIME BEING REPLACED WITHIN 6 MONTHS