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
1,639 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Mar 25, 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated he had experienced the vehicle stalling. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was unknown.
Electrical system, Mar 18, 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled. The Forward Collision Warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued to drive. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair and the dealer replaced the fuel pump relay; however, the failure recurred six months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the Total Integration Power Module (TIPM) had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to follow up with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
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).
Electrical system, Mar 9, 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while his wife was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and veered to the left; However, she was able to safely guide the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle would not start. The contact stated that his wife did not notice any warning lights. The contact had the vehicle towed to his residence and later had it towed to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with needing the alternator and battery to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred and the vehicle became undrivable. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Electrical system, Mar 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000. Parts distribution disconnect. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Forward collision avoidance, Feb 26, 2022
I was leaving home from work and my car started perfectly fine and I drove like 50ft and the car completely shut down. I tried to jump it car to car but it was draining the other car batteries so I got a tow truck to come out and it jumped the car enough to get it in neutral and then it cut off. I changed the battery and alternator and It cuts on them after about 5-10 min it completely cuts off and won’t turn back on again. Lights on the dashboard pop up too before it cuts off.
Electrical system, Feb 23, 2022
Battery light came on then went off so I thought maybe it was all the rain we had? When locking my car I noticed the horn was very low. I replaced my battery last year so I knew that was good. When I tried to start I got nothing! Tried jumping without any luck. Had it towed to my mechanic who could smell the burning parts. Changed the battery, alternator and is now changing the computer. Not only has this been very expensive to fix but the thought of it just happening while I was driving still is on my mind! Not much of a warning! I am just lucky the whole car didn't go up in flames!
Electrical system, Jan 25, 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact shifted into neutral, pressed the START/STOP button, and the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times however, the dealer informed the contact that they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) and the recall repair was performed; however, the failure reoccurred a week later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Visibility, Dec 23, 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the defroster system stopped operating as needed. The contact stated that it was difficult to see the roadway while driving. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing an unknown module to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also noticed an oil leak near the oil pan gasket. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 1, 2021
Jeep stalled out in traffic. Just died on the road.
Steering, Service brakes, Dec 1, 2021
While trying to make a turn the power steering and brakes did not work. The vehicle did not stall. After stopping I shut the vehicle off and restarted it and it was working, This happened 3 times in about 2 weeks. I have the vehicle in to the dealer trying to find the problem.
Electrical system, Nov 19, 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Local dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 8, 2021
my vehicle keeps shutting off when I make a turn - I lose all power - I have no warning at all that this is about to happen - the radio and headlights stay on (no steering at all so I have to struggle to turn the wheel since I am in a turn when this happens) and I have to coast over to the shoulder to put the vehicle in park and start it up again. This truck has been recalled for this problem several times already and repaired several times already and it just keeps happening. I am going to get in a car accident one of these times. It is the Pump relay that is not working.
Electrical system, Oct 27, 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called O’ Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (5611 Illinois Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, (855) 665-5423) and Glenbrook Dodge Chrysler Jeep (100 W Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, (260) 579-4713) and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Engine, Oct 26, 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed there was a manufacturer’s engine cylinder defect. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 8, 2021
While driving the vehicle it will with no indication shut off and stop running. Its very scary and dangerous. I have taken it to the dealership and they told me the car is just old and have pressured me to buy a new car.
Electrical system, Oct 5, 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up after multiple attempts without warning. One day, the vehicle failed to start up and the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The contact was informed that his vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was repaired. Approximately six months later, the contact stated that the failure recurred, requiring several attempts to start the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Electrical system, Sep 30, 2021
Subject: Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland: Failure Date: Sep 29, 2021. Dealer has advised that the "Control Module" for the Alternator is malfunctioning which causes the Alternator to function at maximum capacity all the time and results in the "Battery Warning Notice" on the Instrument Panel. Dealer advises that no replacement "Control Module" is available in the entire US at this time (Control Module is foreign made). According to Dealer, the Alternator will fail, and any replacement unit will also fail. What is the fix for this safety issue?
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 27, 2021
I contacted Keffer Jeep Chrysler in Charlotte, NC when I received the recall notice. This dealer ship has a poor service department and they almost never answer calls but use the voice recorder for messages. I left two messages regarding the recall but never received a return call. Today I tried again and got the voice mail again, so called through the manager's line and finally spoke to someone in service. At first they were very helpful, but when I mentioned the recall it changed and I was informed that it would be more than two months before they could arrange to make the recall repairs (the end of November). I have encountered this before where dealers do not feel that they are properly compensated for recall work and thus try to shift off to another dealer through delays. I am now going to find another dealer, but felt that the impact of the NTSB recall safety measures is being impaired by the conduct of Keffer. The recall is very clear that this defect is dangerous and thus I have not used my Jeep Cherokee pending getting the recall addressed. Thank you for your help in curing this problem for the public at large.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Engine, Sep 20, 2021
As I am about to turn right my vehicle completely shuts off and I lose power steering, etc. Brakes work enough to stop thankfully, but vehicle is completely off almost causing a crash. I am able to start my 2011 Jeep GC right back up and go on with the engine light on. The light then shut off as I am driving. After reading multiple cases of this same issue it is apparent something needs done and a resolution needs issued. This is an extreme safety issue and needs addressed now before injury or death occurs. I love Jeep but I do not think I will be able to get another (after having 3+) if this does not get addressed. Get this fixed and addressed now.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Sep 18, 2021
Headrest deployed on its own. I came out to my car 1 day and my airbag was headrest was deployed.
Electrical system, Sep 8, 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical system). The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where an inspection was performed that confirmed that the fuel pump relay needed replacement. The contact was then informed that parts were on backorder and to call back in a month to schedule an appointment. The contact returned in a month and was informed that parts were still on backorder and to try other dealers to see if they might have parts. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed him to call other dealers for assistance. The contact then called Central Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Fiat of Norwood (56 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062) where he was informed that there were hundreds of customers ahead of him and that the earliest he would be able to receive an appointment might be in six months. Recently, the contact stated that the check engine warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Electrical system, Aug 26, 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-25 MPH, the vehicle would not exceed 25 MPH and was shuddering. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to continue to drive to her destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was not related to the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Engine, Aug 26, 2021
jeep has a huge stalling issue while driving down the road… stalled on me over 7 times while owning it in the last 4 months and a i handful of near misses since i lose all my steering and brakes when it stalls.. huge huge issue that needs to be fixed immediately
Electrical system, Aug 23, 2021, fire
Started vehicle and heard a bad grinding noise. Turned off vehicle, attempted to restart, failed to restart, and checked under hood and the alternator was so hot is was untouchable and smoking, had to disconnect battery to prevent fire. Leaving me stranded.