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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.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (49%)
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 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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