CarComplaints.com Notes: The fourth generation Grand Cherokee took the relatively trouble-free run of the 3rd-generation and flipped the script.
From 2010 to 2011, complaints about the vehicle not starting increased 10-fold. In fact, the 2011 model year is riddled with engine problems and a defective TIPM might be to blame. The TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) distributes power to all the eletrical components in the vehicle, so when it starts acting funny so do numerous other components in the car. Orders for new TIPMs were so abundant that parts became scarce, prompting a class-action lawsuit claiming Chrysler ignored this obvious defect.
By 2012 complaints dropped back down by about 80%. Needless to say, if you see a used 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee on a lot just keep walking.
MY 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IS LEAKING AGAIN. FIRST THE HEAD GASKET, NOW THE FRONT LEFT STRUT. ONCE AGAIN I HAVE TO PAY THE $100 DEDUCTIBLE FOR MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. ALSO WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS BEING LOOKED AT THE TECHNICIAN SAID MY ALARM STARTED GOING OFF FOR NO REASON. SEE, I WASN'T MAKING IT UP. ( I COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS FOR THE LAST 10,000 MIKES OR SO.) THEY ARE GOING TO UPDATE MY SOFTWARE TO FIX THIS. WHEN YOU BUY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY YOU DON'T EXPECT TO USE IT 5 TIMES IN TWO YEARS. NOW IF THEY CAN FIND OUT WHY IT HESITATES SO BAD..... OOPS, THAT'S ANOTHER COMPLAINT.
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MY 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IS LEAKING AGAIN. FIRST THE HEAD GASKET, NOW THE FRONT LEFT STRUT. ONCE AGAIN I HAVE TO PAY THE $100 DEDUCTIBLE FOR MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. ALSO WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS BEING LOOKED AT THE TECHNICIAN SAID MY ALARM STARTED GOING OFF FOR NO REASON. SEE, I WASN'T MAKING IT UP. ( I COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS FOR THE LAST 10,000 MIKES OR SO.) THEY ARE GOING TO UPDATE MY SOFTWARE TO FIX THIS. WHEN YOU BUY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY YOU DON'T EXPECT TO USE IT 5 TIMES IN TWO YEARS. NOW IF THEY CAN FIND OUT WHY IT HESITATES SO BAD..... OOPS, THAT'S ANOTHER COMPLAINT.
- chaos, Stroudsburg, PA, US