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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1,000
Crashes
21
Fires
46
Recalls
6
TSBs
195
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,000 complaints, 21 crashes, 46 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.6x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

tipm going bad engine wont start or hard to start

223 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
2

leather dashboard is bubbling wrinkling up

87 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

engine stalls shuts down while driving

66 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

334 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 56K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

89
0–30K
309
30–60K
177
60–90K
73
90–120K
31
120–150K
16
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (309 reports) • Median: 56K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (334 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical334 (33%)
Brakes223 (22%)
Engine122 (12%)
Fuel System104 (10%)
Other37 (4%)
Steering31 (3%)
Drivetrain27 (3%)
Lights19 (2%)

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 334 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 55,900 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 56K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 223 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 122 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 104 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
10
17
11
13
12
98
13
451
14
182
15
98
16
1
17
18
19
47
20
25
21
27
22
9
23
11
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

14V154000May 2014

SERVICE BRAKES

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.

14V391000Aug 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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.

14V530000Dec 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

15V879000Jul 2016

INTERIOR LIGHTING

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.

17V572000Nov 2017

SERVICE BRAKES

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

1,000

Class avg

379

2.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is related to the electrical, with 334 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1,000 complaints, 21 crash reports, and 46 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jeep Grand Cherokee problems start?
Based on 695 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 55,900 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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