2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,641 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1% of the 1,641 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle shut off inadvertently. The contact was able to pull over to an open lane, where the vehicle stopped. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact's husband charged the battery with a portable charger, and the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact's husband replaced both the battery and the alternator; however, the failure recurred a week later. The battery warning light was illuminated. The contact's husband replaced the alternator; however, the failure persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11602763, filed 2024-07, 170,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the interior dome light remained illuminated indicating that a door was open however; the doors were closed and locked. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting) however, the remedy for the recall was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10937825, filed 2016-12, 60,000 miles“2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to second sun visor recall notice states may experience a high resistance short wiring after service repair may result in an inoperative vanity lamp and /or electrical fire. The dealer informed the consumer, the previous recall did not fix the problem with the vanity lamp wiring. The dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10869961, filed 2016-05“2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to dealership unable to repair recall notice 15v-879. Consumer has previous correspondence on a 2012 dodge ram.”
NHTSA complaint #10925853, filed 2016-11“2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to dealerships unsatisfactory service of sun visor wiring recall repairs and free oil change services.”
NHTSA complaint #10898798, filed 2016-09Related recalls
- 15V879000Dec 28, 2015Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2013, Dodge Durango 2011–2013
Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 22 | 1% |
| 2011 | 22 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 6 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 4 | 0% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
780 complaintsEngine
344 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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