2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 2,425
- 250 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 760 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 91 reported crashes · 77 injuries · 5 deaths · 91 fires
What owners report fails — 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 760
- ENGINE 343
- SERVICE BRAKES 322
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 247
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 132
6 recalls on record for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 19V813000 · 2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 17V572000 · 2017 · SERVICE BRAKES If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the ris
- NHTSA 15V879000 · 2016 · INTERIOR LIGHTING The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
- NHTSA 14V154000 · 2014 · SERVICE BRAKES The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 14V391000 · 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA has 2,425 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (760 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (760), engine (343), service brakes (322), fuel/propulsion system (247). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.