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.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving over 70 mph, the vehicle hesitated and lost power. The check engine indicator was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle misfired and the cylinder needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case…
ODI 11184781
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While the contact was passing another vehicle at 70 mph, the vehicle began to tremble and the engine lost power. On another occasion, the vehicle decelerated and accelerated on its own in traffic. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a new…
ODI 11187017
Engine
The vehicle was cruising on the highway the engine suddenly stops.,vehicle coasts to a stop. After a 15 minute wait, the engine starts again.
ODI 11183601
Engine
Vehicle had a misfire in cylinder #3. Took to jeep dealership to diagnose and they found a rounded camshaft and bad lifters. Vehicle has 104,000 on it and i inquired as to options. #1 - $4,600 repair (min if they do not find anything else) and they were having issues getting lifters due to back order #2 - replace engine, quoted $8,600 and once again was unsure the timing as no long or short blocks were available.…
ODI 11176561
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving down the highway at 60mph when i let off the gas and hot the brakes to slow down for a corner the engine shut down and i lost breaks and steering. I was able to muscle the steering through the corner and coasted to a stop. I put the jeep in park, got the break pedal and started the vehicle back up. Everything seemed to work again. When i lost the engine, breaks and steering nothing else was effected. I…
ODI 11171270
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Takata recall. When my vehicle is in motion arriving at an intersection, and i decrease the speed, the engine shuts down and at the same time the steering wheel is stuck, making it impossible to turn, and the brakes get hard. I have already taken the car 3 times to the jeep shop and they have not been able to fix this problem. Since this problem started 2 months have passed and it has already happened 4 times. The…
ODI 11174701
Engine
Both mufflers have rusted and have holes in them. My jeep is parked in the garage, never driven on the beach, washed regularly and very well taken care of. We bought it 10/31/11 straight off the showroom floor with 6miles on it. Noticed this today 12/25/18 due to puddles on the garage floor.
ODI 11163453
Engine
Ticking from left cylinder head and minor tick from right cylinder head. Chrysler admits to having a manufacturer defect in vehicle and extended the warranty on the left cylinder head. If there is a compression issue and the vehicle stalls in the roadway could be a fatal mistake. This needs to be fixed in all vehicles included with the right cylinder head. Or recall the vehicle. This is a huge safety issue.
ODI 11163264
Electrical System · Engine
Purchased vehicle 12-15-18. Since then, the vehicle has stalled intermittently (3 times in 2 weeks) at stops without any lights appearing on instrument panel. The first time, i wasn't even aware the engine cut out until i pressed on the accelerator and nothing happened. The vehicle starts back up, but will not go into gear immediately. In one instance, it took about 5 seconds to go into gear. Brought vehicle to…
ODI 11164401
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
The engine instantly stalls without warning at any given time or speed while driving on a street or highway. The stall unexpectedly forces the driver into an unsafe operating position having to pull off to the side of the road without the assistance of power steering or power brakes. After coming to a complete stop, the vehicle must then be shifted back into park and restarted. The vehicle has stalled a minimum of…
ODI 11157287
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled while driving down a ramp. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the road shoulder. After stopping the vehicle and restarting it, the contact was able to drive home safely. There were no warning indicators illuminated; however, "forward collision warning" appeared on the instrument panel. Oxmoor chrysler jeep dodge and ram…
ODI 11154804
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and had to be coasted to the road shoulder. After approximately four attempts, the vehicle restarted normally. The vehicle stalled three other times before arriving at the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 11153737
Engine
Lifter seized in #3 cylinder causing cam failure while driving
ODI 11153188
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While accelerating to merge onto the highway, the check engine light came on and i could not accelerate above approximately 45 mph or 3000 rpms. I let off the gas thinking the jeep would slow, but it didn't slow down. I was able to decelerate by braking (obviously). However, i was still unable to go faster than approximately 45 mph or 3000 rpms. I took it into the shop twice before because the check engine light…
ODI 11149553
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle overheated and an unknown indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred a couple of times. In addition, the vehicle would sometimes not start from a cold start. The contact had to shift the gear out of park in order to get the vehicle to start. The vehicle was taken to kernersville chrysler dodge jeep ram (950…
ODI 11223120
Engine
While decelerating in a right turn the engine quit. It started right up afterwards.
ODI 11130792
Engine
When driving my 2011 jeep grand cherokee it will randomly stall while entering a turn or starting to brake and it will completely loose power steering and shut off. I have almost hit a guard rail a couple times and almost got rear-ended by a semi truck because it wouldn't start right back up. I have brought this to the dealership several times and it still keeps happening after they claim they fixed it. They don't…
ODI 11128839
Electrical System · Engine
Engine turned off while exiting freeway decelerating and making a slight right turn. The only way to restart is to press on brake return shifter to park and restart engine by pushing start button. Scary and dangerous situation. Also affected steering and brakes.
ODI 11122467
Electrical System · Engine
While driving the vehicle shuts off completely. Try restarting may take several attempts. There is no response from the engine ie: not turning over, starter not engaging. Once it starts it drives fine until the next occurrence. This also happens quite often when first trying to start the car as well.
ODI 11122010
Engine
Every few weeks, within the past year, my vehicle will stall while driving. In the past it has been while slowing down to make a right turn. This morning it stalled while driving through an intersection and almost caused an accident. At each time it has been while in motion and turning.
ODI 11114059
Air Bags · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brakes failed to engage. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a building. The vehicle was then shifted into park, but the engine began to rev. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a police tow yard. The dealer and manufacturer were not…
Crash reported
ODI 11111649
Engine · Power Train
Internal transmission failure/replaced radiator/replaced rectifier in alternator
ODI 11110757