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.

9.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
35,750 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 022014

Grand Cherokee 3.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles

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

2011 Grand Cherokee airbag light came on tonight and headlights when out. I'm pretty sure its related too the TIPM recall which Chrysler refuses too take attention on.

- Pauline D., Lebanon, VA, US

problem #1

May 252011

Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,500 miles

The light with the symbol of the person in side profile with its seat belt and the airbag deployed would stay on for several moments after starting the car, especially when it had been sitting in the sun for a while. Upon checking the manual in the glove box it said that I should basically park the car and have it towed to the dealership...I guess because it indicates a problem with the airbag system. It was too late in the evening to take it to the dealership so I took it first thing the next morning. They tried to send me home and give me an appointment for a week later until I pointed out that their own manual says the car shouldn't be driven if that light is on...ummm...it dawned on him that it was potentially a safety issue and thus a potential lawsuit issue so he was suddenly able to have me bring it back the next day. After having the car all day and my having to arrange rides to and from, they said they thought it was just a faulty connection in the seat belt receiver and assured me it was safe to drive, the airbags would supposedly fire if needed, and I would need to bring it back when they got the part. Brought it back a few days later, battled with them over a rental since they said they'd need to keep it at least a day. Got it back with a replaced receiver and an admonition that they wouldn't provide a rental car the next time I brought it back...how prophetic that turned out to be! Problem recurred a month or so later. Took it back again, after a couple days of keeping it and apparently tearing it apart, gee they couldn't find anything wrong with it. Magically, the problem hasn't come back. Not sure what was causing it or what fixed it and apparently they don't either.

- adagirl, Huntsville, AL, US

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