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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Grand Cherokee years.
1,639 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 6 recalls.
Should I buy one?The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1639 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2011 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Grand Cherokee years only. How we score it
Is 2011 a good year for the Grand Cherokee?
Across the 31 Grand Cherokee model years we track, complaint volume runs from 118 (2010) to 2,380 (2014). With 1,639 complaints, the 2011 Grand Cherokee sits above the model's median of 1,108.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2011 Grand Cherokee
electrical system
Campaign 19V813000Chrysler (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.
service brakes
Campaign 17V572000Chrysler (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.
service brakes
Campaign 14V154000Chrysler 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.
electrical system:wiring
Campaign 14V391000Chrysler 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.
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electrical system:wiring
Campaign 15V879000Chrysler (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.
electrical system
Campaign 14V530000Chrysler 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Grand Cherokee. See the full Grand Cherokee owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Grand Cherokee listings typically run $18,967–$28,998.
Other Grand Cherokee model years
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