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:
7 / 44
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,424 miles

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 2 of 37)

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problem #720

Aug 082022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

TIPM module has gone out around 64000 miles causing throttle, starting and charging issues.

- Kill Devil Hills, NC, USA

problem #719

Sep 182018

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Aloha i have a 2011 jeep grand cherokee that is over heating. It started when leading up to the recall for a fuel pump relay. The part didnt really exist is what the dealership mention. They would put an order in for the part but it took almost 2 months for it to come in then they put the part in jeep has never drove the same. I pulled up the code P0443 evap system I change that checked codes still had code n problem. I'm running out of option n money about to give up. Pls help is possible would like to jus get another vehicle but I spent mosr of my funds trying to find the jeep smh. Help

- Kailua-Kona, HI, USA

problem #718

Jul 252022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Driving for 2 mins. Came up on a red light stopped after turning green my jeep stalled

- Lakewood , CO, USA

problem #717

Jul 292022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

While driving I lost power and had to pull over while in traffic. Dash lights started to flicker before power was lost and alternator was smoking. Fortunately was able to pull over. Research online suggests the 2012 model of this vehicle had a recall issued for a similar alternator issue.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #716

Aug 012019

Grand Cherokee

  • 132,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and shut off without warning. The contact then discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the recall repair was completed; however, the failure persisted after the repair. After the initial recall repair, the relay was replaced twice but the failed to fix the vehicle. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #715

Jun 022022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Problem with the PCM. No warning if goes out. Car will die and not start back up. Will not keep a charge. Windshield wipers will go on without doing anything. Can't put windows up or down. All lights on bash will light up. Lights inside and headlights will go very dim. Not safe

- Shell Knob, MO, USA

problem #714

Jun 072022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

Malfunction of the engine RPM governor, adaptive cruise control, or Electronic Throttle Control (ETC), or some combination of all of the above. On June 7-9, 2022, spontaneous high engine RPM occurred, which resulted in vehicle speeds that were above urban speed limits unless heavy braking pressure was applied. Additionally, on rural highways, the speed setting for the adaptive cruise control was exceeded without driver input. This also required manual breaking in order to control speed. During this situation, the -€œdriver override -€œ message would appear although no accelerator pedal pressure was being applied. Additionally, the ETC warning light would randomly light up and then clear. When the vehicle was stopped and placed in park, the engine would rev to approximately 4000-5000 RPM. Especially in congested traffic conditions, this runaway engine RPM condition is a terrifying situation. This malfunction has occurred on this vehicle before, and to a similar extent. However, the Jeep dealer could find no underlying cause. The vehicle will also occasionally operate at a higher than normal RPM, but not to the extent described here. I do have an appointment with my local Jeep dealer for June 21. I will describe the issue with them in detail. My purpose for entering this report is to add my issue to any potential list of other Jeep owners who may have reported a similar issue.

- West Richland , WA, USA

problem #713

Sep 092021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
I have gone back and forth to the dealership since I purchased my Jeep. It-€™s been a horrific time dealing with all of the issues. Seatbelt sensor-€™s, windshield sensor, fuel pump problem over and over. I-€™m alive by the grace of God, while on the freeway the Jeep latterly stop. Completely died on me. Nothing to warned me simply shut off. For the longest all I got from the dealership was no replacement was available. Finally in December 2021 it was replaced. But right after I drove off the lot the air bag light came on, I returned to the service department and once the service technician turned on the Jeep- nothing came on. So I went home a few weeks later the same thing on and then off. It would stay on for a couple of days then off. Now it-€™s on for months and off for about a day two the most. The lights on the dashboard are continuous flickering on and off. I-€™m so tired of all of the problems this vehicle has it-€™s ridiculous. I need some one to please look into this. I have spent over $5000 dollars on diagnostic testing and repairs from extra work other then the normal expense-€™s. I-€™m at the end of my patience with this.

- Moreno Valley , CA, USA

problem #712

Nov 152021

Grand Cherokee

  • 190,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump relay was faulty and needed to be replaced. The fuel pump relay was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 190,000.

- Alpena, MI, USA

problem #711

Sep 152021

Grand Cherokee

  • 104,941 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that on multiple occasions the vehicle would not start while pressing the START/STOP button. The contact indicated that the failure was corrected while tapping the TIPM and then pressing the START button. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure and no issues were found. The contact indicated that on several occasions the vehicle stalled without warning. On one occasion the vehicle lost motive power while entering an intersection. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,941.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #710

Jan 012020

Grand Cherokee

  • 0 miles

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

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated he had experienced the vehicle stalling. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Midland, MI, USA

problem #709

Sep 182021

Grand Cherokee

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled. The Forward Collision Warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued to drive. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair and the dealer replaced the fuel pump relay; however, the failure recurred six months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the Total Integration Power Module (TIPM) had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to follow up with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Adelanto, CA, USA

problem #708

Mar 112022

Grand Cherokee 8-cyl

  • miles
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] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Washington Court House, Oh, OH, USA

problem #707

Mar 032021

Grand Cherokee

  • 107,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000. Parts distribution disconnect. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT)

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #706

Feb 072022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
I was leaving home from work and my car started perfectly fine and I drove like 50ft and the car completely shut down. I tried to jump it car to car but it was draining the other car batteries so I got a tow truck to come out and it jumped the car enough to get it in neutral and then it cut off. I changed the battery and alternator and It cuts on them after about 5-10 min it completely cuts off and won-€™t turn back on again. Lights on the dashboard pop up too before it cuts off.

- Springfield , IL, USA

problem #705

Feb 192022

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Battery light came on then went off so I thought maybe it was all the rain we had? When locking my car I noticed the horn was very low. I replaced my battery last year so I knew that was good. When I tried to start I got nothing! Tried jumping without any luck. Had it towed to my mechanic who could smell the burning parts. Changed the battery, alternator and is now changing the computer. Not only has this been very expensive to fix but the thought of it just happening while I was driving still is on my mind! Not much of a warning! I am just lucky the whole car didn't go up in flames!

- Springfield, MA, USA

problem #704

Jan 252017

Grand Cherokee

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact shifted into neutral, pressed the START/STOP button, and the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times however, the dealer informed the contact that they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) and the recall repair was performed; however, the failure reoccurred a week later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #703

Jan 272021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Local dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT)

- Arnold, MD, USA

problem #702

Oct 012020

Grand Cherokee

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V813000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called O-€™ Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (5611 Illinois Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, (855) 665-5423) and Glenbrook Dodge Chrysler Jeep (100 W Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, (260) 579-4713) and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Arecibo, 00, USA

problem #701

Sep 012021

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While driving the vehicle it will with no indication shut off and stop running. Its very scary and dangerous. I have taken it to the dealership and they told me the car is just old and have pressured me to buy a new car.

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

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