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.

8.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,000 miles

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission problems

transmission problem

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #1

Jul 102011

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • 4,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2011 Jeep grand jerokee overland - transmission shuttering lugging during automatic shifting. Driving the vehicle during normal driving conditions at speeds of 30-40 miles per hour transmission consistently shutters (rough shifting) causing owner operator to leave transmission is maual selection 4th speed. (gear selection 1,2,3,4,5, D) leaving the transmission in drive has generated rattling noises and transmission lugging (shuttering) when in automatic selection "D". accelerating at this time also causes the vehicle to lurch (jerk roughly).

- Halifax, MA, USA

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