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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump relay may fail, preventing the engine from starting or causing sudden loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
This page covers 8 recalls, 1639 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
15–18 mpg combined
13.1–15.7 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical complaints dominate owner reports for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee by a wide margin. Owners frequently describe complete electrical failures while driving, sudden loss of power, power steering, and brakes all at once, along with battery drain, repeated warning lights across multiple systems, and erratic behavior like wipers or lights activating on their own. Some owners report these episodes happening multiple times on the same vehicle. Service brakes are the second most-reported system, with owners describing an inability to stop the vehicle, sometimes in conjunction with the broader electrical failures. Engine complaints round out the top three, with owners reporting stalls and unexpected shutdowns at speed. A recurring thread across all three systems is that failures tend to appear together rather than in isolation, suggesting owners often experience cascading symptoms rather than a single clean fault.
1,639
Total Complaints
53
Crash-Related
61
Fire-Related
37
With Injuries
By System
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 8 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump relay that can fail and cause the engine to stall without warning or refuse to start, raising the risk of a crash.
The fuel pump situation has a history of incomplete repairs: if the relay was replaced under earlier recall work, this vehicle requires a second repair because prior attempts did not fully resolve the issue. There is also a fire risk tied to the sun visor vanity lamp wiring, which can short circuit and ignite a fire in the cabin; like the fuel pump issue, this wiring defect persisted after earlier repair attempts and required additional correction.
On the brake side, three recalls all trace back to the same brake booster problem. The booster's center shell can corrode and allow water inside, where it can freeze and reduce braking force. A shield was installed on many vehicles to divert water away from the booster, but some shields were fitted incorrectly during that repair, leaving the booster exposed to the same water intrusion risk. Remaining recalls verify whether those shield installations were done properly.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump relay may fail, preventing the engine from starting or causing sudden loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The dealer will replace the fuel pump relay, mounting bracket, and related wiring.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump relay in the power module can fail, causing the engine to shut off suddenly while driving.
What the fix does
The fuel pump relay and related wiring will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake booster shield may be incorrectly installed, allowing water to reach the brake booster. In cold climates, this water can freeze and reduce braking ability, increasing stopping distance.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake booster shield installation and repair it as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake booster shield installed in a previous campaign may not be properly secured, potentially allowing water to enter the brake booster and reduce braking ability.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake booster shield and correct the installation if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, even in vehicles previously repaired for this issue.
What the fix does
Dealers will add clearance for the sun visor wiring, install edge protection, and replace the sun visor at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump relay inside the power module can fail, causing the engine to stall or not start. This loss of power increases crash risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new fuel pump relay outside the power module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit after a service repair is performed.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring and install a new sun visor with properly routed wire, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake booster's center shell can corrode, allowing water to enter and potentially reducing braking performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will test the booster for vacuum pressure, install a water diverter shield, or replace the booster if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
