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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%)

Chart based on 396 repairs.
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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (80%)

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Chart based on 20 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

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

24180 mi Winsheild washer nozzle broken 
40000 mi

US $100
driver side wiper nozzle and feed tube broke for unknown reason. Dealer suggested I broke it(wth?!)Snapped at connection between nozzle and tube, required replacement of both (est @ 175$ + labor, used warranty deductible 100$) 
84000 mi

US $45
washer nozzles crumbled and broke due to heat. 3rd set on the vehicle that has done this. Passenger nozzle failed, line from driver to passenger side, cracked, replaced both nozzles and line from connection at hood. parts purchased form amazon. about 2 hours to remove old lines and nozzles . clean and replace. 
86000 mi

US $50
wiper nozzles and hoses again. Parts from Dorman only lasted 6 months this time. tubing cracked and separated at nozzle base. Replaced entire tubing run from connection at base of hood to both washer nozzles. both washer nozzles replaced as well. All OEM parts this time 
11000 mi UConnect Bluetooth Handsfree Phone System would not prompt HTC Thunderbolt cell phone to call. Handsfree module replaced under warranty. 
100000 mi

US $120
2 wheel studs sheared off in the very cold weather, they were replaced 
102000 mi

US $200
Wheel stud broke, causing it to back out of hub hitting suspension 
7200 mi The right auto-leveling headlight connection had come loose. 
4960 mi Brake/Shift cable went loose causing the shifter to get stuck on reverse gear and the vehicle wouldn't start. 
5000 mi Driver Side View Mirror Blurry - I believe it came this way at delivery and I forgot to ask about it. The reflection always looked like double vision. You would see two sets of headlights in the rear view mirror. Diagnosis - Replace mirror 
7000 mi The mirror was defective and was on backorder. When available it was replaced and is not acceptable. They replaced the rear flipper window that become unglued and misaligned. 
4000 mi I got rid of this vehicle becuaes Chrysler was briefly denying there was a problem.  
17300 mi Windshield sprayer on passenger side stopped working. Nipple was broken and sprayer was replaced. 
51000 mi Both liftgate supports failed, repaired under extended warranty. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

15000 mi Front passenger seatbelt not retracting properly. Problem determined to be faulty D-ring. Part on order. 
18000 mi Seatbelt part replaced; problem gone. 
71300 mi Rear window wiper seized. Wiper assembly removed cleaned and lubricated. 
87045 mi Major collision damage. Vehicle rear-ended. $13K+ damage. Vehicle in and out of shop for 6 months to fix collision associated damage. 
5500 mi

US $50
power lift gate failed. so far, two trips and still not working. control module replaced. motor needs to be replaced but part not available. dealer said many failures. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

57000 mi

US $100
Driver seat lumbar support broken. Repair promised under warranty, was attempted but never finished. 
60000 mi The lock on the rear, driver's side door was not working. Door handle mechanism needed to be replaced. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Other Problems

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