2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 780 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 48% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 62,568 miles. The words owners use most often: “power module” (8% of reports).
- 780electrical system complaints
- 62,568median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- $1,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Power module: mentioned in 65 of 780 complaints (8%)
- Totally integrated: mentioned in 49 of 780 complaints (6%)
- Pump relay: mentioned in 47 of 780 complaints (6%)
- Chrysler dodge: mentioned in 45 of 780 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee at $1,600, and half of them between $1,400 and $1,900.
Based on 30 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 560 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 780 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 51 a fire, 7 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Electrical system
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6, 5.7, or 6.4 liter engine and previously recalled under NHTSA Recall 14V530 or 15V115. The fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) will replace the affected fuel pump relay and related wire harness. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed beginning December 19, 2019. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair. Owners will receive a second notice when the final remedy becomes available. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V62.
Interior lighting; electrical system:wiring
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
Risk: The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
Electrical system
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, to July 20, 2011, and equipped with either a 3.6L or 5.7L engine. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pump relay inside the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) may fail, causing the vehicle to stall without warning.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump relay with one external to the TIPM, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P54. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
Risk: If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the A/C unit started blowing warm air, with the battery, ABS, and malfunction indicator warning lights illuminated. The vehicle stalled, and the contact to pulled over to the shoulder. Upon…
On February 3, Tuesday drove home from work. The battery light came on. I Drove to AutoZone and they placed it on Diagnostic reader. The diagnostic reader said that the battery had no charge. They told me I need a new battery. I replaced the battery. The next morning, I placed the jeep into auto…
My right side suspension has a hard time coming up and I can hear it then it eventually get to right level and my car is freaking out have every light come on and the windshield wipers but it doesn't always do it but I have videos. The codes I get say malfunctional control u1403 and other ones
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokees have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 780 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (48% of the 1,640 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 62,568 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,600 (half paid between $1,400 and $1,900), from 30 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “power module”, in 65 of 780 complaints, followed by “totally integrated” (49).
Other 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
- Engine problems (343)
- Service Brakes problems (322)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (247)
- Power Train problems (90)
- Steering problems (86)
- Air Bags problems (60)
See all 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or electrical system problems across all Grand Cherokee years.