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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are electrical problems on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

780 owners have reported electrical problems on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 48% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 43,000–94,000 miles. 4 recalls cover this area.

780 complaints 48% of all 2011 complaints 63,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Alternator / generator / regulator 12
Switch 2
Wiring 2
Instrument cluster / panel 1
Module 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (558 of 780). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Electrical complaints by the year the problem happened.

Electrical complaints by Grand Cherokee year

2009 Grand Cherokee 47
2010 Grand Cherokee 47
2011 Grand Cherokee 780
2016 Grand Cherokee 61
2017 Grand Cherokee 87
2019 Grand Cherokee 84
2020 Grand Cherokee 73
2025 Grand Cherokee 30
2026 Grand Cherokee 4

Related recalls

Electrical

Can stall

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. 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. Vehicles that experience a fuel pump failure will receive an interim repair.

Recall 19V813000 · Nov 2019

Sun visor vanity lamp wiring can short

Fire risk

The wiring for the lighted vanity mirror in the sun visor can short circuit, even on some cars that were already repaired under an earlier recall for the same wiring. A short can cause a vehicle fire.

Fix: The dealer will add clearance for the sun visor wiring, protect it from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge.

Recall 15V879000 · Dec 2015

Electrical

Can stall

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. 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. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 19V813.

Recall 14V530000 · Sep 2014

Sun visor lamp wiring can short circuit

Fire risk

After a service repair, the wiring for the sun visor vanity lamp may short circuit. A short can cause a fire, so the problem is serious.

Fix: The dealer will inspect and repair any damaged wiring and install a new sun visor that routes the wire correctly, free of charge.

Recall 14V391000 · Jul 2014
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Other 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

Common questions

What are common 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems?

Complaints most often name the alternator / generator / regulator, switch and wiring.

At what mileage do 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 43,000–94,000 miles. The middle value is about 63,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems?

Yes: 19V813000, 15V879000, 14V530000, 14V391000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which Grand Cherokee year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2012 Grand Cherokee, with 837 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.