Problems · by component
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee power train problems
90 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee cite power train, 5% of all 1,640 complaints for this model year.
Complaints
90
5% of all complaints
Crashes
6
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
Reported by owners
What owners say about the power train
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 126,000.”
“The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump relay was faulty. The fuel pump relay was replaced but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer who replaced the fuel pump, and the vehicle was repaired. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who diagnosed the vehicle with power train failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 130,000.”
“Carbon like smell entering cabin, engine stalling, and check engine light on. Ginn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Covington Georgia stated they performed the recall repairs for the fuel relay wiring harness in June 2022 and the brake booster recall fix last week. The break booster recall is still showing unrepaired, and the stalling, fumes entering the inside of the Jeep is worse. The Jeep did not have a check engine light show up until after it left the CDJR service center. Due to dispute with the dealership that sold the vehicle putting an extended warranty in the paperwork, that I was not provided in writing yet its cost was added to the Jeep, the CDJR service center claimed the Jeep required $5700 worth of work to its HEMI V8 5.7L engine but they could not begin the work until I consented to the warranty providers $450.00 fee to teardown the engine for further diagnostics. I could not consent to something I was not provided it writing, so the Ginn CDJR refused to move forward and claimed they performed the last recall repair. They have refused to provide repair records and invoices. They also stated the Jeep is "driveable" when notifying me they would not fix…”
“Recall 14V5300 - replacing fuel pump relay to prevent vehicle not starting and stalling was performed in November 2021. It has not solved the problem. Th Grand Cherokee still does the same thing. I replaced the relay that was replaced in the recall. No help. Chrysler Corp. did not fix the problem. A new recall needs to happen. This Grand Cherokee has stalled slowing down to come to a stop and when slowing down to turn at an intersection. This is very dangerous. It could cause an accident at the intersection. This recall needs to be revisited or a new recall needs to happen to solve this problem. Thank you [XXX]”
“My vehicle has been leaking transmission fluid, this has caused shifting problems as well as ac problems i have done hours of research and its seems to be a common problem with 2011 jeep cherokee and i feel this need to be investigated! From what Ive read there seems to be welding issues and thats where the leaks are at. I have taken my vehicle for an inspection and the ac condensor needs to be replaced. I have taken for a second opinion and the same was discovered. After $750.00 later! I have grandchildren that i drive in this vehicle and am concerned about their safety as well as mine.”
“ON 2011-2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS NO BATTERY ICON ON THE CLUSTER DISPLAYING WHETHER IT'S OVERCHARGED OR LOW CHARGE. WHILE I WAS ATTEMPTING TO JUMP-START THE SUV DUE TO A DEAD BATTERY ON THE DRIVEWAY. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THE TRANSMISSION ONCE THE VEHICLE IS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE WHILE PARKED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL IT MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND WHILE SHIFTING GEARS.”
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