Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,639 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V813000 Fuel Pump Relay May Fail Resulting In a Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V572000 Incorrectly Installed Brake Booster Shield NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V879000 Vanity Lamp Short may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V530000 Fuel Pump Relay may Fail Resulting in Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V391000 Vanity Lamp Short may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V154000 Loss of Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 780 complaints
- Engine 344 complaints
- Service Brakes 323 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 247 complaints
- Unknown or Other 132 complaints
- Power Train 90 complaints
Of the 1,639 complaints on file, 53 report a crash and 61 a fire; across all 1,639 complaints, owners report 47 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee suffers from frequent electrical issues, especially with the TIPM, leading to stalling. Brake system recalls are common, reflecting serious concern. High complaint counts for electrical and braking systems suggest significant reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump relay | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| brake booster | 70,000–120,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| vanity lamp wiring | 50,000–90,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| engine | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
| power train | 80,000–130,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission service
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Drive belt inspection
- Tire rotation
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Sudden engine stalling
- Spongy brake pedal
- Electrical short circuits
- High engine temperature
- Unresponsive fuel gauge
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.