2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- 267
- 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 267 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 25 records
- fuel pump · 13 records
- check engine · 11 records
- steering brakes · 11 records
- pump relay · 10 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 86 |
| 60–100k mi | 85 |
| 100–150k mi | 48 |
| 1–30k mi | 29 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Tl- the contact owns a 2011 and 2012 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a stoplight and when to accelerate the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normal. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing,. The vin was included in nhtsa recall campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system). The…
ODI 11306925
Engine
Twice in the last two months, my vehicle experienced an un-commanded engine shut. Both times my vehicle was traveling at or about 50 mph decelerating to an approaching red light. I would receive a (fcw light indication and audible warning, rpm would read zero, no power steering, and no power assisted brakes). I would put my car in park once i came to a complete stop then restart my vehicle and all systems would read…
ODI 11298139
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 60 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact powered off the engine, restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive normally. The contact stated that the rpms were decreasing, which caused the vehicle to slow down. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled while driving at a low speed. The battery was replaced, but the failure recurred. The…
ODI 11288334
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 75 mph, the stereo shut off and the battery warning indicator illuminated. The engine shut off soon after and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact's husband replaced the alternator, but the failure continued. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure.…
ODI 11279791
Engine
CAR IS STALLING WHEN PULLING UP TO A STOP.
ODI 11278120
Electrical System · Engine
My 2001 jeep grand cherokee has a defect on cylinder# 2 apparently there was no recall even though it is a defect. My lights would flicker in drive sitting at a red light, still does, and now the engine is starting to run rough, after more and more research come to find out this is an issue with these jeeps never a recall but there was an extended warranty that was put out by chrysler 10 yrs or 150,000 miles. Just…
ODI 11271291
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I previously reported that this 2011 jeep grand cherokee (3.6 pentastar engine) stalls without warning. The vehicle has stalled at least twice in august, numerous times in september, and already twice this month (october). What is more concerning is there is no check engine light the warns of the pending stall condition. Also, i have had the thermostat, lifters, tappets, rocker arms, cylinder head, spark plugs, and…
ODI 11267019
Electrical System · Engine
Alternator recall already exists for this 2011 production 8/2010, 3.6 ltr. 160 amp. My battery light is on and dealer said its probably the pcm. Quoted 850 for part .my vin doesn't show up on above recall, even though all qualifying criteria is met. Why? Car will stall when battery is dead. Cant be driven at night. Disablec vet caregiver.
ODI 11265903
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
While driving 2011 jeep grand cherokee with children in car, the jeep just stalls out on me and i lose control of the steering. It has happened most times when i am making left and right turns.
ODI 11302572
Engine
While driving and coming to to a stop the engine suddenly turns off then must be put into park to restart. I have only owned the car about a month and it has happened twice.
ODI 11256808
Engine
There is a crack in the housing which is a big recall problem in jeeps. But not the 2011. Obviously it is a problem with the 2011. It will cost us alot of money to get it fixed when i am positive that it should be covered like the other yrs. A jeep is a jeep. There was no accident. We are not young people that don't take care of their cars. We are elderly and drive responsibly. Oil just blows out of the crack when…
ODI 11258587
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to place the vehicle in the park position and turn off and restart the vehicle in order for it to resume normal operation. The failure only occurred when the vehicle came to a complete stop. The dealer was not contacted. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
ODI 11243912
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel pump relay is defective. This has already been recalled but the patch "fix" jeep does does not solve the problem completely and they know this. There is an issue with the computer which does not send correct signal to fuel pump. On start car will not start often because it is not receiving any fuel. I am afraid this cheap "fix" jeep came up with will cause the fuel to go out while driving. The biggest…
ODI 11252014
Engine
OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER HOUSING WHEN RUNNING
ODI 11229724
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. When the vehicle pulled out of the driveway at 5 mph, it stalled and rolled into the middle of the road. The contact stopped the vehicle and had to shift through all gears to restart the vehicle. The contact called gengras chrysler dodge ([redacted], east hartford ct, 06108 [redacted]) and was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11219451
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 · Unknown Or Other
CADILLAC CONVERTER
ODI 11230444
Engine · Steering
Exiting highway. One incident merging right off ramp. Other incident, slowing to cross oncoming traffic onto a road. Engine suddenly shuts down. Fcw light comes on. Sensor on front is kept very clean! Vehicle will restart but this is very dangerous as i was almost hit by oncoming traffic in the none incident. I read that this is common with these vehicles. Shame on you! Never have another one
ODI 11220431
Engine
Left head bad, cylinder #2 misfire with pentastar engine. You have had multiple reports of this problem in which chrysler extended warranty plans to cover this faulty engine. My jeep was purchase with a salvage title related to body work(engine was not involved) with 43, 565 miles. My mileage at time of left head default 56, 567 miles. I am outraged!! My family has been true advocates for the jeep product for 20…
ODI 11207198
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
2011 grand cherokee overland 5.7 v8 approx 124000 miles stalled when turning left through intersection slowing from 50 to 25 mph. Steering and brakes failed. All recalls have been performed. This was supposedly fixed with p54 (fuel pump relay). Fortunately i was not towing my boat. This issue seems to have spanned many years and is extremely dangerous.
ODI 11197261
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
2011 jeep grand cherokee shuts off while driving. Power steering, engine control and braking all become difficult to use. Happening while turning causes the vehicle to veer into the guard rails, if they are present, or oncoming traffic, if turning away from traffic is too difficult. Luckily, in the multiple times this happened, i was turning right, either onto the highway onramp or into a gas station. The times into…
ODI 11203509
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving and deceleration the jeep shuts off. No lights come on indicating that the vehicle is no longer running. The first clue is loss of power steering and brakes. This always happens within the first couple miles of driving. The jeep starts right back up and then 99% of the time won't stall again for a couple days. This is getting more frequent.
ODI 11196005
Engine
During the cold months while driving, i noticed more heat than what should be normal on my feet/legs, coming from the engine compartment. 4/1/19 it was a warm day, so the extreme heat, while i then noticed the a/c was not working, prompted me to call jeep dealership to make an appointment. They took a look at it, and scheduled repair for 5/7/19. They replaced the heater core and it's housing--(along with blend doors…
ODI 11243029
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
It has now happened several times in which i'm driving and the jeep suddenly loses all engine power, braking and power steering. This happens on the highway. There are never any warning lights or sounds to signal this is about to take place. This last time it almost made me cause an accident.
ODI 11191470
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