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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (6%)

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

turbocharged 237hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

102300 mi

A $1
rear tail light fogged up 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

1500 mi Sunroof rattled loudly. Dealer replaced entire glass panel on roof. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

28500 mi

US $280
sunroof 
69200 mi wood trim on dash has begun to bend away from fitment position on divers inboard side where gauge cluster meets stereo. dealer attempted to reposition and glue. within 24 hours of repair it was pulling back away. they released the vehicle. front passenger seat is shaking and squeaking excessively when no passenger is on board front passenger door handle is rattling at all times. very hard to hear form drivers seat with road and wind noise. but very audible and annoying form passenger seat. dealer inspected but said they could not duplicate. noise still there 
65000 mi

US $100
sunroof leaking, can hear wind noise excessively, and not in alignment, attempted to re-calibrate on my own. problem got worse. Shop performed calibration, problem solved. 
67000 mi windshield repair, no sign of impact. small crack at top edge of windshield, required replacement as it was beginning to leak water past the seal. covered by insurance but warranty would have covered with $100 deductible. 
20000 mi Summit brown leather passenger seat bottom showed excessive wear, cracking, peeling, and fading. Dealer replaced bottom seat under warranty. 
32000 mi Driver side seat is saggy. Dealer is waiting for Chrysler to decide if they going to replace or fixed it. Waiting ten days so far. 
32000 mi The dealer called me and set up an appointment to change the seat in the driver side on march 10 2013. 
31000 mi

C $150
Sunroof was noisy. They made some adjustments to resolve the problem. 
8000 mi Sharp edges on steering wheel trim 
13600 mi Various rattles. Dealer could not replicate problem. 
90000 mi

US $50
Noise coming from inside driver door, was a coin stuck in the trim. The passenger door lock mechanism was replaced 
94000 mi

US $800
Replaced seat cover/cushion and heated seat element 
5000 mi Rear Flipper Window Misalignment - Adhesive is coming off the brackets and the window became misaligned. The window closes against the rear pillar and has scratched the paint. It has also shifted the tailgate off-center. 
4000 mi Window squeak - front passenger window. Seal lubed, but still squeaks. New seal ordered. Excess wear on driver's seat. New seat cover had been ordered, but didn't match the car. New cover has been ordered. New window seal installed. New seat cover installed. 
2100 mi sunroof rattle and car shakes at 60. sunroof rattle and car shakes at 60 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

31000 mi Dashboard replaced for 2nd time. Leather cover delaminated and stiching faded. Possible poor adhesive used by supplier. 
3500 mi Noticed that windshield cowl had bubbled up in a couple of places near windshield wipers. Replaced cowl under warranty. Noticed that windshield cowl had bubbled up in a couple of places near windshield wipers. Replaced cowl under warranty. 
5000 mi Driver's side door misaligned. Dealer repaired in a day to my complete satisfaction. 100% Covered under warranty. 
19500 mi Driver seat - outside panel to seat. Facia came off. 
1000 mi Sunroof bolts rattled because the bolts were not properly tightened from the factory. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

7000 mi Control panel for passenger seat not affixed properly. New panel on order. 
18000 mi Panel replaced. 
1000 mi paint on front bumper peeling and flaking off. repainted. 
12500 mi passenger headrest rattle. 
4000 mi Excessive wind noise and water intrusion from sunroof. Reported to dealer and advised this was a known defect. Dealer realigned sliding glass to eliminate water intrusion but told that high pressure car washes may cause some intrusion. 
80000 mi

US $220
The rubber seal around the front windshield had pulled away from the windshield, allowing windflow into the vehicle and creating excessive wind noise. Replaced the part with the seal and the problem was resolved. 
48000 mi Seal of sun roof have shrunk and therefore wind noise. Not covered by extended Chrysler warranty. Dealer wanted $1,000 plus labor to correct. Price is outrageous for a design defect, so I didn't get it fixed. 
25500 mi Replaced window motor and tailgate lock button 
29760 mi Paint was peeling of running boards. Drivers Seat cover was defective 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

34300 mi Replaced defective driver side view mirror and flashlight assembly. 
35700 mi Seat rattle. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Body Problems

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