How many recalls does the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee model year. Whether one car had the recall work done depends on that car, so check its VIN with NHTSA.

What is the WhipWorthy verdict on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Maybe. 2.4 times the usual owner complaints. The verdict weighs this year against the other years of the Grand Cherokee, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA, which are unverified and not adjusted for how many cars were sold.

1995: 1,503 owner complaints, Worthy

Our take: only with records and an inspection. Owners filed 2.4 times the complaints of a typical year of this model.

Year verdict

Maybe

2.4× a typical year

More owner complaints than usual. Buy only with records and an inspection.

Confidence: Medium

Close to the Pass line, so a few complaints either way could tip it.

Past 100,000 miles

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How this year held up past 100,000 miles.

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How the dial was counted

Year verdict: Typical year: 445 complaints, the median of 8 nearby years. Each counted over its first 8 years from January 2010; this one had 1,080.

Same car, better year: 2010 or 2013 Grand Cherokee (both Worthy)

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Complaints1,640From owners
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Recalls6On file
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MPG15 to 18Combined, EPA
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Complaints are unverified owner reports, not adjusted for how many were sold.

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Value signals

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Fuel: $3,550 to $4,300 a year.The EPA’s estimate for 15,000 miles a year, 55% in town, at its fuel prices. Each version
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VIN
On the dash at the base of the windshield, or on the driver’s door sticker.

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The full record

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What owners complain about

1,640 complaints; the part named most is the electrical

Unverified reports, not adjusted for sales. One complaint can name several parts, so shares add up past 100%. Filed Sep 23, 2010 to Oct 20, 2026. 28% name a part that is usually costly to fix.

Owners reported 53 crashes, 61 fires, 47 injuries and 2 deaths in these complaints.

Electrical780 · 48%
Engine359 · 22%Usually costly to fix
Brakes349 · 21%

What one owner wrote about the electrical

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the A/C unit started blowing warm air, with the battery, ABS, and malfunction indicator warning lights illuminated. The vehicle stalled, and the contact to pulled over to the shoulder. Upon inspection, there was extreme heat and a burning odor coming from the…

Filed Sep 18, 2026NHTSA complaint 117652001 of 18 owner quotes

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16 more parts, and 18 owner quotes

Every part owners name for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with their own words about what went wrong. Usually costly to fix among them: Transmission and drivetrain, Body and frame.

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SourceOwner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. NHTSA, checked Nov 2, 2026.

Seller kit

Questions for the seller, test drive checks and price points

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Questions to ask the seller of a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, built from this year's owner complaints and recalls. What to feel, hear and look at on the test drive, with boxes to tick at the car. Honest points to raise on price, from the records and never from guesses. Copy the questions to your phone in one tap.

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When problems show up

Engine: the middle complaint around 70,000 miles

The bar holds the middle half of the complaints that gave a mileage; the dark mark is the middle one. 432 complaints of 1,640 gave one. Owners file when something fails, so this shows when problems were reported, not how long the cars last.

EngineCostly45,000 to 105,000 mi
Half of these 112 complaints came between about 45,000 and 105,000 miles, the middle one around 70,000.

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Mileage for 5 more parts, 1 usually costly

The mileage band for every part owners name, and your car's miles laid across them.

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SourceMileage from owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. NHTSA, checked Nov 2, 2026.

Will it outlast the loan?

The month of your loan each problem zone lands in

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Recalls

6 recalls on file

Not every car needs every fix. Run the VIN at NHTSA to see which are still open. Repairs are usually free at a dealer for the brand; ask before any work.

Electrical
Nov 14, 2019 · Recall 19V813000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
What can happen
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.
Brakes
Sep 18, 2017 · Recall 17V572000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
What can happen
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
Electrical
Dec 28, 2015 · Recall 15V879000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
What can happen
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
Electrical
Sep 4, 2014 · Recall 14V530000
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, to July 20, 2011, and equipped with either a 3.6L or 5.7L engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
What can happen
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P54. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
Electrical
Jul 2, 2014 · Recall 14V391000
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
What can happen
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
Brakes
Apr 1, 2014 · Recall 14V154000
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
What can happen
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.

SourceRecalls listed by NHTSA for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. NHTSA, checked Nov 2, 2026.

Crash ratings

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NHTSA's stars out of five, for each version it tested. Front crash stars only compare cars of about the same size and weight.

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Fuel economy

15 to 18 mpg combined, across 6 versions

The EPA's estimates for each engine and transmission, and its own yearly fuel cost. Yours depends on how you drive and the shape the car is in.

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
Grand Cherokee 2WD · Rear wheel drive · Regular gas
City
14 mpg
Highway
20 mpg
Combined
16 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$4,000
This one on fueleconomy.gov
Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV
Grand Cherokee 2WD · FFV · Rear wheel drive · Gasoline or E85
City
16 mpg
Highway
22 mpg
Combined
18 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$3,550
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Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Grand Cherokee 2WD · Rear wheel drive · Regular gas
City
16 mpg
Highway
22 mpg
Combined
18 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$3,550
This one on fueleconomy.gov
Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L
Grand Cherokee 4WD · 4 wheel drive · Regular gas
City
14 mpg
Highway
19 mpg
Combined
15 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$4,300
This one on fueleconomy.gov

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Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV
Grand Cherokee 4WD · FFV · 4 wheel drive · Gasoline or E85
City
16 mpg
Highway
22 mpg
Combined
18 mpg
Miles per gallon. Yearly fuel, EPA$3,550
This one on fueleconomy.gov
Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L
Grand Cherokee 4WD · 4 wheel drive · Regular gas
City
16 mpg
Highway
22 mpg

SourceEPA fuel economy data, fueleconomy.gov. EPA, checked Oct 30, 2026.

True cost to own

The loan, fuel, insurance and upkeep, a month and over 5 years

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What it really costs to own

What the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee costs a month and over 5 years: the loan and its interest, fuel worked out from the EPA's figures for the version you pick, and your own insurance, registration and upkeep. A cost a mile, a link that reopens your numbers, and the breakdown copied to your phone in one tap.

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Every year of the Grand Cherokee

25 Worthy, 4 Maybe, 2 Pass, of 32 years on file

Owner complaints for each model year, this one outlined. Tap a year to open it. The newest 2 are not judged yet. Bars are totals, so older years stand taller; the verdict compares every year at the same age.

Best and worst years of the Grand Cherokee

NHTSA did not answer for 1 year, so the chart may be missing some.

SourceNHTSA owner complaints and recalls for the Grand Cherokee. NHTSA, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Before you buy this one

5 checks, with a close look at the electrical

Built from this year's numbers. Whatever the data says, the car in front of you is the one that counts.

Run the VIN at NHTSA to confirm every recall was fixed.
This year has 6 recalls on file. Recall repairs are usually free at a dealer for the brand. Ask the dealer to confirm before any work is done. Look up a VIN at NHTSA.
Ask the seller for the service records.
Look closely for any work on the electrical. It is the part owners complain about most for this year.
Have a mechanic you trust inspect it before you pay.
Ask them to look at the electrical first.
Look at a vehicle history report.
It can show reported crashes, flood or salvage titles, and mileage that does not add up.
On the test drive, pay attention to the electrical.
Try every switch, screen, light and lock, and make sure it starts every time.

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Check this exact car

The verdict is about the model year. These checks are about the one in front of you. Most are free or a few dollars.

VIN for these checks

Copy it, then paste it into each check. Nothing is sent until you open one.

Official checks on this VIN

Open recallsFree
NHTSA
Safety recalls on this VIN that are not fixed yet, from the last 15 years.
A recall already fixed does not show.
Check recalls at NHTSAnhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)
Theft and total lossFree
NICB VINCheck
Whether an insurer reported it stolen and not found, or wrote it off as a total loss.
Only insurer records. Five checks a day.
Open NICB VINChecknicb.org (opens in a new tab)
Title brandsA few dollars
NMVTIS, the federal title system
Salvage, flood, junk and rebuilt brands from any state, and the last miles on the title.
No repairs, service or recalls. Sold by approved sellers listed on the site.
See the approved sellersvehiclehistory.bja.ojp.gov (opens in a new tab)
Title statusVaries by state
The state motor vehicle office
Whether the title is branded in that state and, where the state offers it, whether a lender still has a lien.
It will not name the owner. Each state asks its own way, and some only by mail. Ask to see the seller’s title too.
Find your state’s officeusa.gov (opens in a new tab)

What a paid report adds

A history report such as Carfax or AutoCheck pulls in more of the car’s past than these checks can:

Crashes and damage reported by police, insurers or shops, even when it was fixed.
Service visits that shops reported, with the miles each time.
How many owners, for how long, and the states it was registered in.
Whether it was a rental, fleet or lease car, when that was reported.

It only knows what was reported to it. A clean report is not proof of a clean car. Ask the seller first: many dealers hand one over for free.

Red flags in a history

Salvage title
Usually an insurer called it a total loss. In most states it cannot be driven on the road until it is rebuilt and inspected.
Rebuilt title
A salvage car that was fixed and passed a state check. It can be fine, but it is worth less, can be harder to insure, and needs a careful inspection.
Flood damage
Water can ruin wiring and sensors months later. Be wary of a flood brand that vanished after a move to another state.
Lemon or maker buyback
The maker bought it back over a defect it could not fix. Ask what the defect was and how it was fixed.
Odometer rollback
A mileage reading lower than an earlier one, or a title marked not actual miles.
Many owners, fast
Three owners in two years can mean a problem each one passed along.
Gaps in the records
Years with no service or registration. Ask why: it may have sat, been off the road, or been rebuilt.

Title words and rules differ by state. Not legal advice.

Before you pay

Pre purchase inspection
Have a mechanic you choose, not the seller, put it on a lift and look it over before you pay.
Insurance quote
Get a quote on this exact car before you sign. Ask your own insurer and one or two others.

Model year	Owner complaints	Verdict
1995	1503	Worthy
1996	1483	Worthy
1997	1516	Worthy
1998	1558	Worthy
1999	2113	Worthy
2000	1885	Worthy
2001	1133	Worthy
2002	1477	Worthy
2003	761	Worthy
2004	1295	Worthy
2005	2052	Maybe
2006	1297	Worthy
2007	1109	Worthy
2008	734	Worthy
2009	138	Worthy
2010	118	Worthy
2011	1640	Maybe
2012	1644	Pass
2013	805	Worthy
2014	2384	Pass
2015	1369	Worthy
2016	312	Worthy
2017	364	Worthy
2018	855	Worthy
2019	370	Worthy
2020	241	Worthy
2021	410	Worthy
2022	377	Worthy
2023	408	Maybe
2024	254	Maybe
2025	80	Worthy
2026	32	Not judged

The verdict on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Value signals

What owners complain about

Seller kit

Write your offer

When problems show up

Will it outlast the loan?

Recalls

Electrical

What can happen

The fix

Brakes

What can happen

The fix

Electrical

What can happen

The fix

Electrical

What can happen

The fix

Electrical

What can happen

The fix

Brakes

What can happen

The fix

Crash ratings

Fuel economy

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

True cost to own

Every year of the Grand Cherokee

Before you buy this one

Check this exact car

Official checks on this VIN

What a paid report adds

Before you pay

Pre purchase inspection

Insurance quote

Electrical

What can happen

The fix

Brakes

What can happen

The fix

Electrical

What can happen

The fix

Electrical

What can happen

The fix

Electrical

What can happen

The fix

Brakes

What can happen

The fix

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L