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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 44 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, about 3% of its 1,640 total complaints. Six crashes and six injuries are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 59,085. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
44
3% of 1,640
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
59,085 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Rear end clunks over bumps at low speed, traced to rear shocks or shock mounts, with some owners reporting multiple shock replacements.
  • Quadra Lift air suspension suddenly fails while driving, causing the vehicle to drop several inches and trigger an air suspension warning message.
  • Rear air level shocks leak fluid and produce noise while driving at highway speed, requiring replacement.
  • Left front spindle broke during low-speed driving, bending the front strut and outer tie rod.
  • TIPM module issues linked to the quad air suspension system led to repeated dealer visits without a lasting fix.

When 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 4, 2011, latest Feb 1, 2026.

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2011Jun 2014Nov 2015Dec 2017Jul 2018Oct 2019Jul 2024
44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2011 to Feb 2026; peak Jan 2016 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201010 (8%)
  2. 201144 (3%)
  3. 201252 (3%)
  4. 201326 (3%)
  5. 201470 (3%)
  6. 201531 (2%)
  7. 201610 (3%)
  8. 201714 (4%)
  9. 201825 (3%)
  10. 201912 (3%)
  11. 202010 (4%)
  12. 202135 (9%)
  13. 202223 (9%)
  14. 202364 (17%)
  15. 20247 (3%)
  16. 20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 44 complaints in this area for the 2011 model year, which is about 3% of the 1,640 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for suspension problems on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2011 model year.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for this component area is 59,085 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did suspension issues on the 2011 Grand Cherokee cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data ties six crashes and six injuries to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2011 model year, with no fires reported.
How does 2011 compare to other Grand Cherokee years for this problem area?
The 2011 model's 3% share is similar to most years between 2010 and 2020, while 2023 shows a higher 17% share and 2021-2022 show 9% each, based on NHTSA complaint counts by year.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.