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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 396 repairs.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 33 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
| 14880 mi | gear change unpredictable |
| 21700 mi | Unpredictable gear change, reset the computer and it seems to fixed it. |
| 35340 mi | gearbox clunk when taking off and in second gear |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 310 mi US $300 |
Replaced bent shaft and seals in transfer case. |
| 21000 mi | Service 4WD System Warning Light On. Traction Control Off Light On. |
| 77700 mi US $1300 |
cv boot in front was also leaking. |
| 4960 mi | Loud clunk heard when shifting gears from P to R and from D to R. |
| 65000 mi US $100 |
Differentials (rear) rear diff engaging late, causing jerk in initial acceleration. Was found that when previous service had been done dealer tech did not add ELSD additive to fluids. fluid replaced in front and rear, proper additive used. |
| 4000 mi | Automatic transmission replaced on warranty after underdrive and overdrive incompatibility/mis-positioning caused very high heat to weld metal inside transmission. |
| 82000 mi US $570 |
Transfer case, 4WD module, wiring harness and driveshaft had to be replaced. Mostly covered under CPO warranty, would have been $5k+ without the warranty. |
| 24180 mi | Transmission sensor (transducer) leak |
| 170000 mi US $1400 |
Electronic differential. (To have gotten 170k miles out of it, I am very happy.) Because it was an E-diff, which is rather rare on Grand Cherokees, it took some days to find a used one worth buying and because of O'Biden Covidiocrasy suppression on shipping causing longer-than-normal delivery times, I'm actually OK with having had it sit in the shop for a week. |
| 56000 mi | solenoid replacement |
| 4000 mi | Isolator replaced in front axle Torque converter replaced Did 4 different tests on vehicle per Chrysler, problem still exists |
| 3000 mi | The torque converter seems to have a shudder during wide open throttle passing maneuvers. This is noticeable on back country roads. The dealer claims that the torque converter needs 6,000 miles to break-in. Others have reported issues. |
| 5000 mi | Transmission Shudder - Primarily WOT during a downshift between 40-50mph passing maneuvers. In this case I noticed it following the owners manual instructions during break-in. Originally reported at 1700 miles. |
| 7000 mi | Replaced front axle isolators to reduce transmission vibration and downshift shudder. Problem not resolved and in some cases was made worse. I was told that the shudder is now a normal characteristic of this vehicle. I was told the vehicle did not shudder early on because the torque converter does not perform normally for the first 2,000 miles; the shudder is now normal. |
| 17000 mi | Lemon law repurchase. |
| 35300 mi | Transmission solenoid failed |
| 16000 mi | Check engine light came on. Transmission code. Flash update only thing required. |
| 123000 mi US $2000 |
Low range actuator motor failed and also ruined DCM module |
| 124000 mi US $1000 |
rear driveshaft replace |
| 24200 mi US $5 |
Transmission filter screen sensor and solenoid failed and was replaced and computer reflashed, covered by warranty. |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 60000 mi US $440 |
Transmission fluid leak from cooler. Due to the fact the transmission cooler is integrated to the AC condenser the entire unit was replaced. |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 86000 mi US $2000 |
Transmission Valve body needed replacement. Car would not consistently move form stop. Left me stranded in several intersections and stop signs. Needed to put in park and power cycle before transmission would reengage. |
| 30780 mi | Loose connection on Quadra Trac system so received an error message (which also disabled the 4WD system) |
| 24460 mi | Intermittently, a loud thunk comes from transmission when slowing down |
| 99000 mi | Replaced rear drive shaft c/v joint |
| 102300 mi C $600 |
Crack developed in transmission cooler, cooler replaced. |
| 31400 mi | Occasional hard shift at approx 30 mph when feathering throttle. Frustrating, because random and not repeatable. More felt than heard. Reflashed transmission and engine computers. Reduced, but has not entirely eliminated symptoms. |
| 138000 mi US $900 |
bad vibration. Replaced front driveshaft. Did not fix problem. Jeep at friend's house for DIY diagnosis and repair. Suspect a CV joint |
| 138000 mi US $900 |
Replaced front driveshaft. Failure of repair became obvious when reached freeway speeds. Had to have car towed 24 miles to ABQ. Had vehicle towed to my house (2nd tow - this tow 163 miles) Diagnosed rear driveshaft failure. Ordered new driveshaft and replaced it myself. Repair successful. |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33000 mi | Jeep has been in and out of dealer approx. 6 times for overheating transmission. |
| 18000 mi | During normal oil change, transmission software was upgraded. Since then the cruise control is terrible. On a road with small knolls the car will vary from 3 mph below to 3 mph over the set point. Dealer looked at upgrade once since. |
| 57040 mi | humming noise coming from rear diff. |
| 57040 mi | Re-built entire rear axel |
| 100000 mi US $1200 |
rear drive shaft has two parts in this particular model. Apparently, that has been changed in later models. The joint between the two shaft pieces was failing and clunking. Had to be replaced. |
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