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
Vehicle will not start and when it does start it will not stay on longer then 10 seconds. Stalled out on highway and was left stranded until the following day. *tr
ODI 10606925
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
The alternator failed and the tipm also. There is no charging light in the dash so it was impossible to know there were a problem since the battery was dead and the engine stall. After that, there were no light, no power brake and the car won't start anymore. Even after replacing the alternator ( which is cost 1000 each.) the alternator do not charge because the tipm failed too. Overall, it cost 2200$ to repair and…
ODI 10615223
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle began presenting with grinding noise upon start up (similar noise to turning the key in older vehicle once engine was running). Brought to dealer's attention at time of service - dealer could not duplicate grinding noise. Within a few weeks, vehicle began taking more than 1 attempt to turn engine over (sometimes up to 4-5 attempts), including prolonged engagement of starter motor. If multiple attempts,…
ODI 10633574
Electrical System · Engine
This is the second time in six months that i have had a major problem with my key fob affecting my engine. I am afraid this may be an ignition switch problem but the dealer keeps telling me it's the key fob battery. The first time my car would not start and the engine was dead. They replaced both key fobs 6 months ago and told me they were defective. This time when i pushed the button the engine made a screeching…
ODI 10604660
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
I have tried to start my car several times with just continuous cranking. I called two different jeep dealerships and they said they have never heard of this issue before. Yesterday, i was driving down the street at 55 mph with my 5 month old in the car after daycare- and my car just shut off while driving and i almost crashed into the person in front of me!!!! Very scary. I had to swerve to miss the person in front…
ODI 10597845
Engine · Power Train
When started and shifted into "d" drive mode, car would self engage in manual gear "4" and then had no traction or acceleration, only reverse. Transmission completely died and would automatically go into manual "4" gear itself when put into "d" drive mode from park or while driving on the road. Very dangerous and very scary. Had it towed to dealer who wanted $1,300 to repair faulty tipm module and would not cover…
ODI 10597705
Engine
The vehicle stalls while driving. When this happens, it is very difficult to steer the vehicle safely out of harms way. I am in fear for the safety of myself and my family. I have had several close calls where we almost caused an accident. The fuel pump relay switch was replaced by recall and the vehicle is still stalling. I have contacted jeep customer care via email and by phone and they will not give me a case…
ODI 10776249
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 64,845.
ODI 10594503
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 70 mph, the check engine, etc, and esc warning lights illuminated followed by the vehicle stalling. The contact moved off the roadway and discovered that smoke was emitting from under the hood. There had been a fire near the air filter and the contact was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed…
Fire reported
ODI 10586853
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, the contact was driving 15 mph when the vehicle stalled after the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the totally integrated power module (tipm) was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 10586272
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
My wife has had 3 separate encounters where her 2011 jeep grand cherokee overland has randomly powered down, losing capability to operate the vehicle (no brakes/steering) while she was driving the vehicle. The first occasion happened in november of 2013, vehicle was stopped at an intersection and lost power. The vehicle was put into park and re-started with no further issue. We didn't report this incident. The…
ODI 10578855
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
This jeep engine failed / stalled while driving. This caused the vehicle to veer off the road twice on a turn, and almost cause two rear ends by failing in mid traffic, in four different occasions, since 2014. The vehicle engine cuts out, which causes the power steering and brakes to not function properly. The vehicle was in motion on various main streets, when this occurred. Naperville jeep dealership (where this…
ODI 10898397
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Bought a used jeep grand cherokee 2011 w/ 19k miles on it (it was leased before). First incident happened with 30k miles on it. Vehicle would turn over a little bit but would not start. Dealership said fuel pump was bad, running after vehicle turned of then didn't get power when turning it on. Dealership replaced fuel pump, went to pick it up from dealership and it wouldn't start. Second trip (within 2-3 days) to…
ODI 10573496
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving in outerbanks, nc. The vehicle decided to shut the 4x4 system off and lower suspension completely, all while driving. My new born son, wife and 4yr old daughter in the vehicle and we are stranded. Paid for towing and after towed the vehicle goes back to normal with no maintenance. Upon returning home vehicle randomly shuts off while in motion, will not start or fuel pump randomly runs and now way to…
ODI 10637368
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The contact mentioned that he was able to restart the vehicle which resume normally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 25,000.
ODI 10567123
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Vehicle dies from no reasons, also fails to start at times. *tr
ODI 10597535
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that once the vehicle was idle, the vehicle would stall immediately. An independent mechanic diagnosed the failure where they stated that the total integrated power module was causing the failure. The dealer was contacted and unwilling to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 14,225. The vehicle…
ODI 10562104
Engine
Car engine unexpectedly stopped while driving, losing all power and brakes. Car had sat in below freezing temperatures for a week. There were no flashing warning lights nor any buzzing sounds of overheating as stated in the car manual would indicate immediate action was needed. Parking brake was used to stop and engine was damaged beyond repair. *tr
ODI 10566952
Electrical System · Engine
After much research, i have found that my tipm is bad. My vehicle started experiencing issues with starting and stalling in january of 2014 (@ just over 30k miles). Initially i did not think much of the problem as it was in january and cold here in colorado. The problem mildly continued in feb and march... Fast forward to july 2014 and the problem became more prevalent. I finally have an appointment with the local…
ODI 10628797
Electrical System · Engine
Driving on interstate check engine light came on. Vehicle shutters at stop. Set appointment for dealer. Dealer tested system. Report states multiple in multiple modules , low voltage battery failed test, must be replaced. Dealer charged for new battery, and multiple module updates. Reprogrammed pcm, tipm, power lift gate, wireless control module, and final drive controller. Vehicle has been out of shop less than a…
ODI 10558489
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle began to jerk without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the total integrated power module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10565023
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 10 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000. Updated 02/04/16*lj *tr
ODI 10816969
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to power on without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module (tipm) needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 47,000.
ODI 10553313
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Just bought this vehicle from a used dealership, car won't start or it shakes when is trying to start, did some research on line, there's seems to be too many incidents on this suv models, we should have a national recall on this matter, the issue seems to be the tipm, i'm going to take it to the local jeep dealer to have check out. I am extremely worry that my car will die while i'm driving at a high speed and end…
ODI 10553072
Electrical System · Engine
When attempting to start the car it will just crank without firing up. *tr
ODI 10552146