2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power Train Problems
- 73
- 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 73 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
What owners report
- failure mileage · 18 records
- notified failure · 9 records
- without warning · 8 records
- diagnosed repaired · 8 records
- needed replaced · 8 records
- various speeds · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification in the mail for nhtsa campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system). The contact had not spoken with a local dealer or the manufacturer regarding the recall. The contact stated that her nephew experienced a slight hesitation with the transmission after placing the vehicle into drive. There were no warning indicators…
ODI 11292152
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked by his spouse, his spouse exited the vehicle and twelve minutes later the vehicle rolled away and crashed into the neighbors garage. There was minimal damage to the vehicle and the garage. There was no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The…
Crash reported
ODI 11246745
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Crank won't start when finanly start put in gear dies out. This is done intermintly.. On the street
ODI 11244991
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and completely turned off; however, the lights remained illuminated. When the failure occurred, the vehicle was placed into park and restarted. The contact also mentioned that it took two attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The…
ODI 11254178
Engine · Power Train
Two issues with this vehicle. First, at 99,000 the camshaft began to fail due to excessive wear. The vehicle is now burning an excessive amount of oil and fuel. I am told that the engine needs to be replaced, but the dealership and chrysler refuse to repair/replace under warranty. Second, the vehicle constantly stalls while driving. This happens 1-2 times per month, typically when breaking for a stop, or breaking to…
ODI 11210318
Engine · Power Train
I have a 5.7 hemi in my jeep. The vehicle stalls when slowing down, and making a right hand turn off of a highway. This has happened 8 times in the 2 years that i have owned the car. It happened once when i was slowing down for a speed zone on a straight road. The vehicle gives no warning that it is going to shut down. Our local jeep dealer did some diagnostics, but found nothing. From what i have read it seems to…
ODI 11186726
Electrical System · Power Train · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. When the vehicle was shifted into neutral and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was previously included in an unknown recall regarding the reprogramming of the power train control module. The vehicle was repaired per the manufacturer's recall; however, the failure…
ODI 11297472
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the steering seized. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral. When the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to elgin chrysler dodge jeep ram (1010 e chicago st, elgin, il 60120, [redacted]), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11160892
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power and decelerated to 40 mph. The contact had to continually pump the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to courtesy dodge jeep ram ([redacted] se, conyers, ga 30013, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The…
ODI 11161143
Engine · Power Train
Transmission cooler is leaking. No warning, just fluid on the ground - several complaints from other owners online. Oil pressure sensor not working. - no warning, several complaints from other owners on line.
ODI 11161879
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to david dodge chrysler jeep [redacted], located at 1801 wilmington pike, glen mills, pa 19342) to be diagnosed, but the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back…
ODI 11256841
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at unknown speeds, the contact heard an abnormal ticking noise. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was stuck in the front wheel drive position. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The…
ODI 11133396
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Three instances where two stationary and one in motion full acceleration with out touching the gas pedal. The dealer told me that there was a transmission fluid leak. Caused my transmission oil to burn which lead to a faulty transmission. Pcim was flashed and caused transmission to decelerate at 40mph loosing all function.
ODI 11128653
Power Train
I had my 3 very young grandchildren with me and was heading to town in july of this year. I went to turn from a rural road , making a left, onto a main road. The engine still running, the jeep just stopped in the middle of the intersection. Thank god it was not a busy time of day . I was told there was only 1 owner when i bought it, and i kept the oil changed every 5000 miles, was always told sealed transmission.…
ODI 11133634
Power Train
The transmission cooler leaks and no way of checking transmission fluid level could cause transmission to fail unexpectedly
ODI 11114324
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
When i start my jeep it turns over then immediately stalls out . This happens every single time i start my jeep. That is several times a day . I believe it is the tipm. Has been going on for months i called up the jeep dealership and they said there was no recall on it.
ODI 11182331
Engine · Power Train
Internal transmission failure/replaced radiator/replaced rectifier in alternator
ODI 11110757
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Car doesn't start. It was jump started and still did not turn over. The radio, lights air doors all still work but the engine won't turn over. I saw there was a recall for this issue and the dealership stated that the issue was repaired back in 2014. Why am i still having this problem?
ODI 11101487
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. After backing into the driveway and attempting to place the vehicle in park, the vehicle accelerated in reverse without warning. As a result, the person behind the vehicle was struck and pinned underneath the tires. The victim was fatally injured. The vehicle accelerated all the way through the garage and traveled up a three foot high concrete wall behind the garage…
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 11094100
Electrical System · Power Train · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, the air suspension and power train control module warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the windshield wipers operated independently and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the alternator failed and damaged the power control module.…
ODI 11066461
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning. The vehicle was placed in neutral and restarted. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure was not diagnosed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v572000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 11047865
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Takata recall i just purchased my jeep back in june and can view the service history. This complaint in particular has to do with extended crank. My jeep takes awhile to start. I see that there was a fuel pump relay recall. I see in my service history that my jeep had this part replaced: 02/02/2015 78,423 mi at jt's chrysler jeep dodge fiat. Again, according to the symptom/conditions, i am still experiencing the…
ODI 11033083
Power Train · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, the check transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (stateline chrysler jeep dodge ram, [redacted], fort mill, sc 29708) where it was diagnosed that the air conditioner condenser failed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic for repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 11088506
Power Train
The combination ac condensor/transmittion oil cooler is leaking transmittion fluid. It will have to be replaced to resolve the issue. I started noticing oil on the skid plate under the front end.
ODI 11025197
Power Train
When driving between 50-65 mph the vehicle shutters like something is going in and out of gear. There is also a loud clunk when starting from a dead stop, about the time the vehicle shifts into 2nd gear, about 4 seconds after take off.
ODI 11004993