2011 Jeep

Grand Cherokee 2WD

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Jeep Grand Cherokee: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 290
Power to weight: 0.063 hp/lb
Axle ratio: 3.06
Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 190 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 115 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 4,601 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating: ★★★★★
Rollover rating: ★★★★★
Stability control (ESC): Standard
Forward-collision warning: Optional
Lane-departure warning: No
Recalls: 6
Owner complaints: 1,638
Reported injuries: 47

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM32%
ENGINE14%
SERVICE BRAKES13%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5%
POWER TRAIN4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2,422 total.

Jeep Grand Cherokee: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
PE19014opened Sep 9, 2019SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
RQ15003opened May 1, 2015INTERIOR LIGHTING
Post 14V-391 Headliner Fires
DP14004opened Sep 25, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
EA14001opened Jan 10, 2014INTERIOR LIGHTING
Headliner Fires
PE13027opened Aug 19, 2013INTERIOR LIGHTING
Headliner Fires

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

130 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

Aug 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER9100645
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
May 15, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM105038
TUBE - FUEL INJECTOR SUPPLY & GASKET - NONE
May 14, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM105039
TUBE - FUEL INJECTOR SUPPLY & GASKET - NONE
Feb 13, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM102812
RAIL - FUEL
Dec 4, 2024SEATS9100448
HEADREST Incoming Vehicles with Deployed Active Head Rest (AHR) should have a through enquiry. If there is no Broken Pieces or Electrical failure, Direction to follow the RESET Procedure in service Library to RESET the AHR
Oct 30, 2024POWER TRAIN101232
Plate - Planetary
Sep 15, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9100226
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
Jul 27, 2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL9100196
Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
and 122 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.