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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 67 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

Engine not specified

78000 mi fuel pump recall 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

Water pump 
108500 mi The Grand Cherokee started to leak suddenly oil and water after 172000 km. To fix was estimated at $8000.00, so decided to trade it in. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

10500 mi Updated software for Drivetrain to repair loud rattle noise. Updated software for Drivetrain to repair loud rattle noise. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

62000 mi

US $10
Replaced Gas Cap - leaked enough to give DTC errors 
102000 mi

US $1700
Water pump self destructed and also damaged radiator 
53700 mi The push start ignition and keyless touch and go features quit working. 
196000 mi Head gasket seal failure cost $2,000 to replace. 
34000 mi exhaust manifold bolts broken 
48000 mi

US $650
Water pump was making a whining sound - replaced 
26100 mi

US $106
Fuel System Diagnostics run but no problem located. 
56000 mi

US $450
starting issue(long crank time,sputtering,would start fine with remote)found to be internal fuel pump relay stuck open. lead to dead battery and "broken key" warning. overlay harness installed to correct issue. also recall service on brakes. 
73900 mi

US $100
engine mounts blown and leaking. causing severe vibration at idle and substantial "clunk" on start up 
76000 mi

US $100
failure of radiator (while at speed on highway). after replacement of radiator, thermostat and lower hoses it was found that the water pump was not moving sufficient fluid. it was also changed out. tons of fluid exposure under hood 
76700 mi

US $100
error code p2135, check engine and voltage light appeared. (TPS voltage correlation error) dropped off and dealer also recovered hard code related to throttle body internal voltage error. Entire throttle body was swapped out. 
74500 mi

US $20
evaporative emissions leak code, replaced gas cap refueled to full tank. code went away 
86000 mi

US $100
check engine light codes showed, throttle wrong position detected. recall work done on throttle pedal clip pan and related seals replaced, system flushed and oil replaced. front diff serviced. power steering system flushed and refilled alignment* (was not done and vehicle had to be taken to alternate shop) codes reset Wrong oil type detected. Upon inspection it was found that the oil changed at last service was 5-30 synthetic (vs 5-20 conventional required) weeping at pan seal and drain plug found to be leaking excessively. 
80000 mi

US $200
Faulty brake pedal sensor caused Electronic Throttle Control sensor to fail. Vehicle would lose all throttle control momentarily. Easy fix. 
88400 mi

US $80
Temperature sensor 
24180 mi Water pump housing leak 
68000 mi Exhaust manifold leak and timing chain cover oil leak. All covered under warranty. 
102000 mi

US $400
Water pump failure. 
30380 mi replaced pcv valve due to smoke from exhaust. 
11000 mi Major issues with keyless ignition system, soemtimes fails to recognize key in car, then shuts car off. Truck died on the freeway. Have been to dealership 4 times for this 
7000 mi This on-going shudder problem cannot seem to be fixed. The vehicle has been in the shop for 21 days now. They replaced the drivetrain control module. Chrysler determined it was the wrong module. Did not fix the problem. 
39000 mi

US $140
Check gas cap light sudden onset even though the gas cap was found to be properly secured. Two weeks later Check Engine Light comes on - problem w/ EVAP. Dealer inspects & determines bad gas cap. Replaces gas cap. 
65300 mi

US $700
bearings in water pump started to fail causing intermittent loud squeaking noises from under the hood 
78740 mi

C $200
Noisy water pump bearing. Replaced pump. 
109120 mi

C $700
Water pump was leaking. 
39000 mi

US $700
Radiator blew out (plastic section on the side) Installed new radiator, hoses, and cap. Noticed temp gauge rising quickly when only two blocks from my preferred service station. When I parked in the service station I got out and saw the fluid pouring out from under the car.  
1000 mi Engine check light came on diagnosed as small evap leak, dealer ordered replacment purge solenoid, installed it following week, no further problems. 
4000 mi Transmission shudder, performed Rapid Response TSB flash 
1000 mi Blew a heater hose at 500 miles...dealer said hose was not seated properly and replaced hose clamp. Towed to dealer and picked up next day...also rotors needed to be cut? Pulsation in brakes when i brought it in for hose repair. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

21000 mi Radiator failed @ 20k miles. 
36000 mi

US $145
Cylinder head replacement. 
60000 mi Multiple attempts to start most often in the morning. The vehicle stalls while driving. Fuel pump running after vehicle is turned off. The totally integrated power module (TIPM) was replaced. 
33800 mi

US $700
The check engine light came on and it was a problem with the coolant thermometer keeping the car too cold. 
1500 mi Key stopped working to start the engine. 
27000 mi One of cylinder was missed fired. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

81000 mi

US $550
Oil cooler housing damaged. Unit houses oil filter cartridge. Small spring within unit that oil filter mounts to broke during change of filter. 
91000 mi

US $400
Engine oil switch problem causing intermittent power loss and check engine lights. Problem was attempted to fix once and persisted after vehicle was initially returned. 
72852 mi

US $368
Check engine light came on no other symptoms. Replaced Thermostat housing, replaced T-Stat assembly/ Bled and filled coolant. 
139000 mi

US $48
Thermostat stuck open, engine running too cool. Replaced t-stat. 
130200 mi

C $270
Exhaust pipe replacement 
40600 mi Maintenance and recalls. Accelerator stuck. 
11000 mi SKIM module failure, vehicle would not recognize keys or start, even with manual key. Key fob locked with manual key inserted and had to be forcibly removed. Vehicle towed to dealer for repair. 
8000 mi Cam position sensor defective. Brought to dealer for replacement. Problem corrected. 
38000 mi

US $100
Transmission cooler leaking/same part as the A/C condenser. 
67700 mi

US $100
Fuel pump relay in TPIM failed. The thermostat was sticking open. It was replaced and cooling system flushed. 
47000 mi

US $38
overheating when towing. Changed out thermostat, bled cooling system. suspect the radiator is just plain not big enough for towing in 100+ degree temps in the southwest desert mountains. 
64700 mi

US $350
Intermittintly, ehicle would crank, but not start. If using starter button, could not get car to stop cranking. Dealer traced problem to fuel pump relay. Had to pay for repair, submitting for refund on recall. 
117000 mi

US $275
Oil cooler leak. Replaced oil cooler, which entailed removing upper and lower intake manifolds. 

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

6000 mi Applied ESC TSB 18-001-11 
20000 mi Water pump was making noise, pump replaced under warranty 
26300 mi Intermittent problems with stalling and failure to start, key fobs replaced. 
50000 mi

US $100
Vehicle occasionally stalled after starting, dealer replaced Wireless Ignition Node. 
68000 mi Check engine light and sluggish performance, replaced exhaust cam phasers. 
104300 mi

US $100
Intermittent CEL, replaced evaporative system detector 
128000 mi

US $100
and motor mount 
89900 mi

C $408
replace esim 
47000 mi Harmonic balancer dislodged causing puncture of timing chain cover. Due to intermittent nature of problem, diagnosis was difficult. 
51200 mi WIN ignition failure. Car failed to start intermittently.  
15000 mi Full engine replacement 
60000 mi There was a cylinder misfiring that had to be replaced. Two days, more than a spark plug. Wife thinks they replaced the cylinder itself. 
55000 mi

US $100
Replaced thermostat 
36200 mi

US $1700
Intermittently cranks but no start. Fuel pump relay recall performed to alleviate issue. Didn't solve problem. Next, WIN module replaced. That didn't work. Finally, TIPM replaced, which so far has worked, albeit $1500 later. 
95000 mi

US $50
Bad thermostat, causing check engine light. Replaced thermostat, and cleared code. Code did not return. 
53000 mi

US $150
Replaced cylinder heads and valve 
87000 mi Cylinder head had to be replaced. Covered under warranty. Replace catalytic converter 
87700 mi Replaced 2nd catalytic converter 
69000 mi

US $415
Oil pressure sensor replaced. 

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