2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems
- 8
- 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 8 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. Wile driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and restarted and there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, the low voltage indicator illuminated. The contact called elk grove dodge chrysler jeep ([redacted], elk grove, ca 95757, [redacted]) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an…
ODI 11265887
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 55 mph in the far left lane, the vehicle began to shake violently while everything in the vehicle malfunctioned and stalled. The contact had to coast the vehicle over to the shoulder where it crashed into a ditch. There was smoke coming from the alternator and the battery warning light illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained no…
ODI 11210468
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2011 jeep grand cherokee laredo. Consumer writes seeking reimbursements for repairs done related to safety recalls. *ld the consumer referenced safety recall p60/ nhtsa 14v-634 as the cause of the vehicle's failure. The dealer declined to reimburse the consumer for the repairs. The manufacturer was notified. *js
ODI 11196321
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 35 mph, smoke was seen under the hood of the vehicle. In addition, the check battery sensor illuminated and the vehicle suddenly stalled in the driveway. The contact was able to remove the battery cable. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer (cross chrysler, [redacted], louisville ky) where it was diagnosed that the alternator…
Fire reported
ODI 11113093
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the battery indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to sea view auto jeep (810 state route 35, ocean, nj 07712) where it was diagnosed that the alternator and switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in…
ODI 11072335
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. While stationary, the alternator overheated and the battery caught fire. The contact stated that smoke appeared under the hood. In addition, the pcm had to be replaced. The fire extinguished on its own. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the fire. The failure mileage was 50,800. Updated 03/16/17*lj *cn
Fire reported
ODI 10947107
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that smoke appeared under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10712612
Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the battery was replaced. The failure recurred intermittently and the vehicle shut off while driving approximately 40 mph. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v530000 (electrical system); however, the remedy failed to repair the issue.…
ODI 10721543