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#BS-2011-JEEGRA-DE652011 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 2,428 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 2,428 complaints, 91 crashes, 91 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 6.5x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
tipm going bad engine wont start or hard to start
223 complaints • Severity 8.3/10
leather dashboard is bubbling wrinkling up
87 complaints • Severity 8/10
engine stalls shuts down while driving
66 complaints • Severity 9/10
engine wont turn over wont start
28 complaints • Severity 8.3/10
engine light on
25 complaints • Severity 6.8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
761 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 64K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (576 reports) • Median: 64K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (761 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 31% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 761 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 64,300 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 64K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 358 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 349 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 278 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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (6 recalls)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+ 1 more recall in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★3 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (6)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Headliner Fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Headliner Fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
SEATS
+ 1 more in the full report
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
2,428
Class avg
376
6.5x 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. 2,428 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.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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