2011 Jeep

Grand Cherokee 4WD

Auto 5-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Jeep Grand Cherokee: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $4,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 5/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG: 15.9 mpg, reported by 4 driversabout 0.9 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified: No

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

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

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

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.