2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 344about this part
- Share
- 21%of 1,641 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 344 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 21% of the 1,641 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers.
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“Alternator recall already exists for this 2011 production 8/2010, 3.6 ltr. 160 amp. My battery light is on and dealer said its probably the PCM. Quoted 850 for part .my VIN doesn't show up on above recall, even though all qualifying criteria is met. Why? Car will stall when battery is dead. Cant be driven at night. Disablec vet caregiver.”
NHTSA complaint #11265903, filed 2019-10, 2 miles“I am just writing to complain that 8 months after recall 19v-813 was released there is still no fix. My wife's car randomly stalls on her and it's not safe. We know have our first child due in september and she's terrified to have to drive her anywhere as her Jeep is her only means of transportation.”
NHTSA complaint #11339255, filed 2020-07, 110,000 miles“Since september 2017, my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been in the repair shop four times due to the vehicle not starting. The alternator and battery was checked once per month up until december, but each time I was informed that both parts were in good condition based on the diagnostics. However, after each repair visit the vehicle would not start after a few days. …”
NHTSA complaint #11073098, filed 2018-02, 96,000 miles“Exiting highway. One incident merging right off ramp. Other incident, slowing to cross oncoming traffic onto a road. Engine suddenly shuts down. Fcw light comes on. Sensor on front is kept very clean! Vehicle will restart but this is very dangerous as I was almost hit by oncoming traffic in the none incident. I read that this is common with these vehicles. Shame on you! Never have another one”
NHTSA complaint #11220431, filed 2019-06, 105,280 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10212290Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10162466May 3, 2019Oil Filter Adapter If replacing Oil Filter Adapter due to oil leak, please be aware a seal kit is available for repair. If replacing due to missing Spring Loaded Check Valve, a…
- 10130087Aug 24, 2016PSU Exhaust Phaser 05048043AB If replacing the Exhaust Phaser for the following codes: P0340 Cam Missing/Camshaft Sensor Circuit and/or P0345 Cam Missing/Camshaft Sensor Circuit…
- 10144868Mar 31, 2015Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of…
- 10148573Jan 7, 2015Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of…
- 10062950Oct 3, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062949Oct 9, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10216264Mar 1, 2013Flash: Power Folding Mirrors Unfold While Cranking This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Left and Right Front Door Modules (DMFL/DMFR) with new software. The power…
- 10128948Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 71% |
| 2025 | 23 | 29% |
| 2024 | 109 | 43% |
| 2023 | 86 | 21% |
| 2022 | 51 | 19% |
| 2021 | 61 | 15% |
| 2020 | 50 | 21% |
| 2019 | 64 | 17% |
| 2018 | 125 | 15% |
| 2017 | 102 | 28% |
| 2016 | 76 | 24% |
| 2015 | 204 | 15% |
| 2014 | 409 | 17% |
| 2013 | 106 | 13% |
| 2012 | 285 | 17% |
| 2011 | 344 | 21% |
| 2010 | 21 | 18% |
| 2009 | 22 | 16% |
| 2008 | 107 | 15% |
| 2007 | 170 | 15% |
| 2006 | 124 | 10% |
| 2005 | 134 | 7% |
| 2004 | 35 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 26 | 2% |
| 2001 | 19 | 2% |
| 2000 | 34 | 2% |
| 1999 | 22 | 1% |
| 1998 | 14 | 1% |
| 1997 | 15 | 2% |
| 1996 | 17 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 0% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
780 complaintsBrakes
331 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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology