2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
- 600
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 600 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 34 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 19 records
- electrical system · 18 records
- fuel pump · 17 records
- chrysler dodge · 13 records
- pump relay · 12 records
- needed replaced · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 208 |
| 60–100k mi | 147 |
| 1–30k mi | 52 |
| 100–150k mi | 52 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
When starting the jeep, it made a violent shutter and would not completely start. After multiple attempts at trying to start and then stopping, the jeep finally started successfully. I contacted the local jeep dealer who stated that unless the stop engine light can on, which would give them a code to check, they would not be able to identify the problem. I mentioned issues with the tipm module that i had read about…
ODI 10617875
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the engine failed to start numerous times until the failure became permanent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the computer integrated management system. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.
ODI 10587453
Electrical System · Engine
The tipm (totally integrated power module) is on back order and now chrysler is saying its backordered to january 14, 2014. *tr
ODI 10551997
Electrical System
The vehicle had been experiencing intermittent problems with failing to start for approximately two weeks prior to the vehicle stalling while in motion while we were taking it in to be fixed. The tipm was diagnosed to be faulty and needed to be replaced for a price of more than $1000. The vehicle is out of warranty, but this part is only available from a dealership and needs programming to function properly. The…
ODI 10551202
Electrical System
The car has had intermittent long cranking time for almost the past year and recently the fuel pump would keep running after the car was turned off .i would remove the fuel pump fuse to save the cars battery.i was told the problem was with the total integrated power module or tipm. *tr
ODI 10549574
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Vehicle cranking long before starting, dealer diagnostic was tipm, jeep was contacted they agreed they has issues with part mentioned and agreed in provide part w/$100 deductible, i still paid for the cranking sensor and labor, new tipm created more electrical problems. When turning signal was activated fog lights were blinking but not the turning lights, taken back to dealer they temporary fix the problem until…
ODI 10551021
Electrical System
Upon attempting to start the vehicle, it will crank but not turn over to start. Managed to start the vehicle and drove directly to the dealership. Diagnosed with a shorted out tipm (totally integrated power module). Part is currently on back order due to the high demand from chrysler on this part. I have researched and determined that there a hundreds if not thousands of jeep owners who are experiencing the same…
ODI 10548958
Electrical System
October 20, 2013, attempted to turn ignition off when the starter motor remained engaged and continued cranking after shut off and engine check light came on. Starter motor finally disengaged after pushing the start/stop button multiple times. Vehicle has only 20652 miles on the odometer. Vehicle taken to the dealer who advised that the starter motor never remained engaged while cranking during their test. Dealer…
ODI 10631396
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle will not start using key fob or push button start. Vehicle cranks for 5 to 10 seconds and then shuts down. Dealership diagnosed problem as a bad tipm (totally integrated power module), a common problem nationwide. Parts and labor to replace the tipm is $1200. Chrysler/jeep at [redacted] stated they would not assist. *tr
ODI 10550282
Electrical System
The t.i.p.m. (totally integrated power module) on my jeep grand cherokee overland has malfunctioned. After doing some research online thousands of dodge/chrysler/jeep consumers have been experiencing the same problem with the tipm module. The problem seems to be with all chrysler brand suv's built between 2011 and 2013. To make matters worse this particular part is nationally back ordered due to the large volume of…
ODI 10548526
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the totally integrated programming module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure and current mileage was 62,000.
ODI 10550560
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated the vehicle would not start and the horn would not function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the tipm module would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000. .updated 11-18-13 *bf
ODI 10548420
Electrical System
Vehicle doesn't start until several attempts .............. Remote key doesn't unlock until several attempts. *tr
ODI 10553703
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tipm- i went to start my jeep this morning that felt like a weak start up, it then hiccuped and died. Thinking it maybe just a one time incident, tried again, with the result of the starter just cranking for about 5-6 seconds. This repeated multiple more times before i called a tow truck to take to a local mechanic. It was diagnosed with bad fuel pumps, and the cost to replace was $1600. This prompted me to call the…
ODI 10547131
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle: 2011 jeep grand cherokee 4x4, purchased new in october 2010. I experienced difficultly in starting vehicle, problem persisted and became worse. Dealership indicated bad fuel pump, replaced at a cost of $1,000.00 +. Starting problem persisted and again back too dealership. Diagnosis this time was bad starter module (tipm unit) cost $1,000.00 + and i was told that the part was on "extreme" back order and they…
ODI 10554965
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2011 grand cherokee overland has an intermittent starting problem. Not always, but a couple of times a day, it will not start the first time, it cranks and cranks but doesn't start, this last for 10 secs approx then shuts off, this might last anywhere from 1 to 4 attempts, then will start right up. Sometimes it will start and then fade out, like out of gas. Over the weekend the time between starts was more…
ODI 10549816
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v530000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the parts would become available for months. The manufacturer was also contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10671425
Electrical System
My vehicle was hard cranking in the morning. After replacing the battery, being stranded numerous times, and taking to multiple mechanics including the dealer the issue was a malfunction of the totally integrated power module (tipm). This particular piece is on national back order. There is a shortage of over 25,000 in the nation according to the local jeep dealer parts department. Jeep is doing nothing about it. I…
ODI 10550542
Electrical System
Jeep would not start i thought it was the fuel pump so i took it to a mechanic. The diagnosed it an also thought it was the pump. They changed it out and i still had the same issue. After looking at it again the mechanic told me that he had read up on a problem several jeeps vehicles were having and it was the same problem as my jeep. They changed the ignition module and it works great now. It took about a week and…
ODI 10548182
Electrical System
Apparently i am one of many with a 2011 jeep grand cherokee that will not start on occasion. Also had issues with key not locking or opening doors and other odd electrical issues happening. For instance last night when i parked the car and turned off the engine, i could hear something continuing to run on the drivers side under the middle of the car, like a fan running ? It ran for about 1 hour, i started and…
ODI 10548766
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle power shuts down while driving at highway speed, in any and all driving conditions. No power steering, no power brakes, no power, nothing. There is no warning when power goes out. Driver can be stranded in middle of freeway, or off-ramp, or busy intersection. Extremely dangerous. Worse than gm issue. Vehicle cannot be restarted without shifting into park. 2011 jeep stall on 70mph freeway requires driver to…
ODI 10626235
Air Bags · Electrical System
Totally integrated power module is going out on multiple jeep vehicles. The tipm controls lights, horns, wipers, air bags, etc. When the part quits working, it causes multiple issues with the vehicle. The vehicle will not start, which can leave the owner stranded. The wipers, horn, etc., just turn on, which could cause an accident. And, the air bags may not deploy if in an accident. The tipm is on national back…
ODI 10545156
Electrical System
2011 jeep grand cherokee - tipm went out at 59,000 miles. No longer under warranty. This part is integral to the working of the car-air bags, accessories, dash, fuel pump, etc. According to the dealer, this part is on back order and they do not know when it will become available. They currently have several vehicles there that have been waiting longer than 6 weeks. According to an internet search, this is a wide…
ODI 10545385
Electrical System · Engine
Tried to start the jeep in the morning and it would crank but not turn over and start. Called the jeep dealership and had it towed in. After they checked it they said a tipm unit went bad and may take days to months to get a new one and would cost $1300. The vehicle is under 3 years old and i found several hundred other persons having the exact same problem in different states. I would request an inquiry into this…
ODI 10544273
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Thanks for the chance to post, i too have been experiencing the same issue. I noticed it a few weeks ago when my battery started showing signs of going dead. I also heard the noise after exiting the truck in the evenings. I thought the noise was some electronics resetting itself, but thought it would eventually shutoff. I did not think this could be killing my battery. I too had to buy a battery thanks cost me a…
ODI 10544170