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 · Fuel/Propulsion System
Jeep gc2011 stalls whiling driving. Ongoing since 2012; mechanics have done a lot of service and repair very costly out of my pocket expences but has not fixed the stalling. Says it maybe the alternator, throttle or ignition problem. The 2011 model should be included in the chrysler recall #t36 (nhtsa #17v435).
ODI 11005889
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed oil underneath the vehicle on the carport floor. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to opelika ford chrysler dodge jeep ram (801 columbus pkwy, opelika, al 3680[redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the oil filter housing was cracked, which caused the leak. The oil filter housing…
ODI 11055990
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
When traveling long distance or at high speed the check engine light comes on and traction control locks itself off and won't let it accelerate until you turn the car off then back on. Has done it multiple times now after replacing the camshaft sensor each time
ODI 10927708
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.
ODI 10919847
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle check engine light comes on, vehicle loses power and eventually stalls. This has been going on for about a year and has happen about 4 times
ODI 10875186
Engine
Driving w on 60 in az, 30 mins after having oil changed at local auto care shop, where i was told everything looked fine but my radiator hoses looking soft. Consider getting g new ones in this 112 degree heat (like the day i'm submitting this). On freeway, engine overheats, stalls, steering locks, brakes harden and i come to a complete stop in an inconvenient 2 inches off the curb, still in everyone's way as they…
ODI 10872419
Engine
Engine shuts off intermittently while driving at different speeds
ODI 10872150
Electrical System · Engine · Headlights · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at unknown speeds, the headlights, windshield wipers, and instrument panel illuminated. The check engine warning indicator also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was still at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
ODI 10959582
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side windows randomly lowered without warning. The contact had to use the electronic function to wind the windows up each time the failure occurred. The cruise control failed to engage and disengage, which caused the contact to have to turn off and restart the vehicle. The service engine light illuminated when the…
ODI 10892788
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Car stalls without warning. Collided with tree, major front end damage. No power steering, power brakes, no air bags were deployed, seat belts did not tension. Vehicle had stalled previously and take to dealer. Dealer replaced ignition coils and said problem was fixed.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10960085
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. On several occasions, while driving, the vehicle stalled and lost power while decelerating from highway speeds. As a result, the steering wheel seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to covert chrysler dodge jeep ram ([redacted], austin, tx 78758) where no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated.…
ODI 11066438
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 25 mph exiting a highway, the vehicle stalled and the fcw warning indicator illuminated. The contact shifted into park and the vehicle restarted normally. The failure recurred approximately fifteen times when driving and attempting to slow down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were not able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle…
ODI 10862248
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While braking and turning the vehicle to the right, the engine would shut off. The failure caused the power steering to shut off as well. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to huntington beach chrysler dodge jeep ram ([redacted], huntington beach, ca 92647, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The…
ODI 11254663
Engine
My car engine stalls when i make turns specially early in the morning for no reason it just stalls without warning but sometimes when i came to a stop light as well, very very unsafe & scary!!! I've been lucky usually in the lane close to the sidewalk so i can maneuver to the side but eventually my luck will run out, i'm very unease when i drive this vehicle as i don't when i'll happen. The tipm was already taken…
ODI 10836669
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
The 2011 jeep grand cherokee will experience engine stall while the vehicle is in motion, at times in excess of 30 mph. This causes a loss of power steering and power brake functions. It has likewise stalled at stop lights/signals which is equally dangerous when vehicles are approaching from behind at high speeds expecting the vehicle in front to move with the green light. Chrysler issued a recall (p54) related to…
ODI 10944953
Engine
I was driving on the highway to work in the passing lane, when the rpm's went way up and then way down. I heard a loud noise coming from under the hood and loss of power from engine. No engine light indicator was on before this happened or any sort of indication this was about to occur. I pulled over and had it towed to the dealership. The dealership indicated that the crankshaft was broken internally and that this…
ODI 10811097
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Replaced tipm 15 months ago. Today, turning into parking lot car stall. Lost all power steering, no brakes, no engine. Had to restart while coasting. Decelerating at 45 mph making a left turn.
ODI 10806177
Electrical System · Engine
THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING
ODI 10794809
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine shut off while decelerating from 40mph at aprox. 15mph while coming to a stop sign. This has happened as recently as last month. All instruments, radio etc. Remained powered. No warning lights. Dealer can't seem to identify issue. Previous recall for fuel relay was completed in 2014. Previous nhtsa id number: 10783730
ODI 10794592
Engine
My car would not start on a number of occasions--the starter would make noise but the engine would not start. It usually started on the second or third try. I received a recall notice for defective tipm unit but was told that the part was not in stock. Well over a year later, the company still does not have any in stock. In addition, i have experienced my horn randomly doing off (sounds like the panic alarm) even…
ODI 10790672
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and caused a loss of braking and power steering ability. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 115,000.
ODI 10789654
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
The engine seemed to lose power and the power steering and breaks lost power as well. Was merging from the highway on to a main street in a city. The vehicle was nearly inoperable but i was able to stop it and restart it. But the brakes and steering were locked.
ODI 10786873
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
My car will stall and then accelerate very quickly. If i am driving and trying to accelerate my car will stall almost cutting off. This usually happens around a speed of 25/30 mile per hour. I also experienced deceleration while driving on the highway at 60/65 mph. This is very scary. Also when i am in reverse my transmission makes a knocking sound. My engine light constantly comes on. Heat vapors comes from the…
ODI 10807854
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle has completely shut down while driving 5 times in the recent past. 1x19 oct; 2x31 oct; 2x7nov. The vehicle completely shuts off while driving. This is very dangerous as all power is lost for breaks, steering, and obviously no acceleration. Chrysler safety recall p54 has been applied prior to these issues. Dealer and chrysler are charging me customer (at my expense) to flash new software files on the vehicle…
ODI 10789772
Electrical System · Engine
Since safety recall p54 was applied, my vehicle has completely died while driving on 5 separate occasions 1 on 19oct, 2on31oct, and 2on7nov. The vehicle is currently at sam lehman chrysler jeep dealership in peoria, il. They claim that i need new software at my expense to address the vehicle shut downs. Attached transcript is with chrysler. They do not appear to take this safety issue very seriously.
ODI 10789757