Worst 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 760 | 8 | 46 | 70,246 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 342 | 6 | 7 | 74,515 mi | |
| Brakes | 322 | 8 | 1 | 65,554 mi | |
| Fuel System | 246 | 6 | — | 74,064 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 86 | 5 | 1 | 71,656 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 85 | 3 | — | 80,229 mi | |
| Airbags | 59 | 24 | 1 | 70,164 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 37 | 5 | — | 65,763 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 36 | 8 | — | 52,805 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 35 | — | 4 | 73,851 mi | |
| Body Structure | 32 | 6 | 2 | 64,853 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 31 | — | — | 68,261 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 26 | — | — | 78,482 mi | |
| Interior Lighting | 22 | — | — | 101,000 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 18 | — | 2 | 66,396 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 16 | 1 | 1 | 68,345 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 14 | — | 2 | 27,297 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 12 | — | 4 | 88,305 mi | |
| Visibility | 12 | — | 6 | 39,624 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 10 | 4 | — | 65,801 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | — | 2 | 103,625 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 8 | — | — | 31,153 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | 1 | 42,227 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 5 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | 2 | — | 344,760 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,053,506 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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