CarComplaints.com Notes: The fourth generation Grand Cherokee took the relatively trouble-free run of the 3rd-generation and flipped the script.
From 2010 to 2011, complaints about the vehicle not starting increased 10-fold. In fact, the 2011 model year is riddled with engine problems and a defective TIPM might be to blame. The TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) distributes power to all the eletrical components in the vehicle, so when it starts acting funny so do numerous other components in the car. Orders for new TIPMs were so abundant that parts became scarce, prompting a class-action lawsuit claiming Chrysler ignored this obvious defect.
By 2012 complaints dropped back down by about 80%. Needless to say, if you see a used 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee on a lot just keep walking.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 44
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,395 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V530000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V530000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V530000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V530000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Commerce City, CO, USA
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The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V530000 (electrical system) and 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 28,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V530000 (electrical system) however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign id numbers: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic), 14V391000 (electrical system), 14V530000 (electrical system).the contact stated that the parts were not available for months in order to perform the recall remedy. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact did not experience a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14V391000 (electrical) was received in September of 2014 and NHTSA campaign number: 14V530000 (electrical) was received in November of 2014. The dealer was contacted on multiple occasions and it was informed that parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts were available. The contact did not experience a failure.....updated 01/12/15 the consumer stated the problem was rectified. 01/15/15
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id numbers: 14V530000 (electrical system) and 14V391000 (electrical system).the contact stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) and 14V530000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14V530000 (electrical system) however the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14V391000 (electrical system) however the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:14V530000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic), 14V530000 (electrical system), and 14V391000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Repair of blown front running light reveled defective electrical socket that was overheating and creates a safety fire hazard. Bulb socket badly burned and needs replacement due to faulty part. This is a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4 overland with only 36,000 miles. Repair mechanic described electrical socket as a level 1 safety hazard.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the exterior heated power mirror failed. As a result, the contact's visibility was impaired when driving. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V631000 (electrical system, visibility) however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,300.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V530000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I received a recall notice for the totally integrated power module for my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee in October 2014. The vehicle now struggles to start almost every time it is prompted to. It usually takes two or three attempts to successfully start after it makes a sort of rev type of noise and even produces an odor which is smelt on the outside of the vehicle. The dealership has told me that the part to correct the issue is currently unavailable, and when it does become available, there are over 20 people ahead of me on the waiting list to be repaired. The recall states that the issue could cause the car to stall unexpectedly which makes me fearful for my, and others, safety being that I drive on the interstate everyday.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle decreased in speed and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who installed a new fuel injector kit and timing belt but the failure recurred. In addition, the contact noticed that there was smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, who diagnosed that the timing belt shredded and a starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14V530000 (electrical system) but the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
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- Fort Belvoir, VA, USA