2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
Electrical System complaints account for 796 of 1,640 total complaints (49%) on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. NHTSA lists four related electrical recalls, covering fuel pump relay wiring and sun visor wiring, with 51 fires and 9 injuries reported in this area.
- Electrical System complaints
- 796
- 49% of 1,640
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 51
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 62,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Sun visor wiring overheats and produces smoke or fire near the vanity mirror, sometimes spreading to the headliner.
- The fuse box or TIPM (integrated power module) area overheats, melts fuses, and in some cases starts a fire.
- The vehicle stalls or loses power while driving at highway speed and will not restart.
- A parked or shut-off vehicle has reportedly rolled or restarted unexpectedly, in one case moving on its own into a fueling truck.
- Smoke or an abnormal odor comes from under the hood, tied in one case to alternator failure.
- Windshield wipers activate on their own without driver input.
When 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 23, 2010, latest Sep 18, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 19V813000Nov 14, 2019Electrical System528,594 vehicles
Electrical system
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 15V879000Dec 28, 2015Electrical System389,252 vehicles
Interior lighting
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 14V530000Sep 4, 2014Electrical System189,206 vehicles
Electrical system
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 14V391000Jul 2, 2014Electrical System653,562 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical System complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems in the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists 796 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 49% of all 1,640 complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system?
- Yes. NHTSA lists four related recalls covering the fuel pump relay and wiring harness, and separate wiring for the vanity lamp and sun visor, spanning campaigns 19V813000, 15V879000, 14V530000, and 14V391000.
- Did the electrical issues cause fires or injuries?
- NHTSA complaint data for the 2011 Grand Cherokee's Electrical System category shows 51 fires, 9 injuries, and 8 crashes reported.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2011 Grand Cherokee is 62,250 miles, according to NHTSA data.
- How does 2011 compare to other Grand Cherokee years for electrical complaints?
- The 2011 model year's 49% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is close to 2012's 52% and 2013's 48%, all higher than most later years like 2015 at 11% and 2016 at 22%.