2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 331about this part
- Share
- 20%of 1,641 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 331 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 20% of the 1,641 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2011 Grand Cherokee overland 5.7 v8 approx 124000 miles stalled when turning left through intersection slowing from 50 to 25 MPH. Steering and brakes failed. All recalls have been performed. This was supposedly fixed with p54 (fuel pump relay). Fortunately I was not towing my boat. This issue seems to have spanned many years and is extremely dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11197261, filed 2019-04, 124,000 miles“The vehicles stopping power is reduced at times. Sometimes the brakes work fine, but sometimes I put my foot on the brake and it will not stop all the way. The stopping power is greatly reduced at times and I think there is something causing the problem with braking by what the manufacturer has done as my brake pads are fine and have plenty of life.”
NHTSA complaint #11043165, filed 2017-11, 31,000 miles“My car sometimes it doesn't start and keeps cranking. But the most dangerous is when it shuts off while driving. I took it to Jeep service but they didn't find what causes the issues. It keeps stalling. Doesn't happen every day and all the time but it's happening more frequently.”
NHTSA complaint #11372929, filed 2020-11, 90,000 miles“I was driving on the freeway at 50 MPH with my family in the vehicle when I pressed the break pedal I realized my brakes didn't worked the pedal went all the way down to the floor with no stop at all when I pull over to the side with emergency brakes my truck started smoking from front of engine I opened the hood and it exploded in my face almost burn inside this vehicle thank god we made it out alive from the Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo”
NHTSA complaint #11414677, filed 2021-04, 175,000 miles“It has now happened several times in which I'm driving and the Jeep suddenly loses all engine power, braking and power steering. This happens on the highway. There are never any warning lights or sounds to signal this is about to take place. This last time it almost made me cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11191470, filed 2019-03, 115,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V572000Sep 18, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2014, Dodge Durango 2011–2014
- 14V154000Apr 1, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2014, Dodge Durango 2011–2014
Related service bulletins
- 10150553Apr 24, 2015Front Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves replacing the front brake caliper guide pin bushings. The customer may describe a front brake squeak/squeal noise at cold…
- 10229869Apr 2, 2014New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? P14040214 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2011 through 2014 model year (WD) Dodge Durango and (WK)…
- 10218781Apr 2, 2014New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? P14040214 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2011 through 2014 model year (WD) Dodge Durango and (WK)…
- 10217940Apr 2, 2014New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? P14040214 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2011 through 2014 model year (WD) Dodge Durango and (WK)…
- 10139615Apr 2, 2014New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? P14040214 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2011 through 2014 model year (WD) Dodge Durango and (WK)…
- 10136900Jun 27, 2013Squeal Noise From Front Of Vehicle When Braking This bulletin involves verifying the front vehicle noise and if necessary replace the front brake pads. Squeal noise from front of…
- 10061863Jun 27, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10216338Nov 21, 2012Flash: RHR, RHW Or RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHR, RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the…
- 10044848May 1, 2012Jeep/dodge: see document search button for owner letter. During wiring of trailer components, confusion was caused due to incorrect wire color information on instruction sheet…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 13% |
| 2025 | 8 | 10% |
| 2024 | 17 | 7% |
| 2023 | 28 | 7% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 32 | 8% |
| 2020 | 13 | 5% |
| 2019 | 116 | 31% |
| 2018 | 62 | 7% |
| 2017 | 29 | 8% |
| 2016 | 25 | 8% |
| 2015 | 40 | 3% |
| 2014 | 260 | 11% |
| 2013 | 146 | 18% |
| 2012 | 289 | 18% |
| 2011 | 331 | 20% |
| 2010 | 12 | 10% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 40 | 4% |
| 2006 | 71 | 6% |
| 2005 | 96 | 5% |
| 2004 | 159 | 12% |
| 2003 | 71 | 9% |
| 2002 | 179 | 12% |
| 2001 | 208 | 24% |
| 2000 | 438 | 30% |
| 1999 | 622 | 38% |
| 1998 | 161 | 16% |
| 1997 | 173 | 17% |
| 1996 | 118 | 13% |
| 1995 | 113 | 16% |
| 1994 | 132 | 22% |
| 1993 | 156 | 28% |
| 1991 | 3 | 50% |
| 1990 | 3 | 60% |
| 1989 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
780 complaintsEngine
344 complaintsFuel system
283 complaintsOther or unknown
136 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
90 complaintsSteering
86 complaintsAir bags
60 complaintsBody and structure
43 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
35 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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