2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG
Across its 6 EPA-rated versions, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee returns 14–16 mpg city, 19–22 highway and 15–18 combined.
The most efficient pairs the 3.6-liter 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, at 18 mpg combined. At the other end, the 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive manages 15 mpg combined, 3 mpg less. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2010 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 · 494 g CO₂/mi |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 · 494 g CO₂/mi |
| Grand Cherokee 2WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Regular · 494 g CO₂/mi |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Regular · 494 g CO₂/mi |
| Grand Cherokee 2WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | Regular · 555 g CO₂/mi |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD | 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 15 | Regular · 592 g CO₂/mi |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee costs about $3,630 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (18 mpg combined), or roughly 24 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (15 mpg combined) comes to about $4,360 a year, $730 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs
The EPA lists 2 engine choices for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 3.6 L 6-cyl and 5.7 L 8-cyl. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Sport Utility Vehicle" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L | 6 | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 5.7 L | 8 | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 1,641 owner complaints about the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Electrical system is the most-reported area (32% of component mentions), followed by engine (14%) and service brakes (13%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 102 complaints a year: more than the 2010 (6.9 a year) and about as many as the 2012 (109 a year).
That ranks 6th of 17 Jeep Grand Cherokee model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 1,641, 53 mention a crash, 61 a fire and 37 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 782 | 32% |
| Engine | 344 | 14% |
| Service brakes | 323 | 13% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 247 | 10% |
| Unknown or other | 134 | 6% |
| Power train | 90 | 4% |
| Steering | 86 | 4% |
| Air bags | 60 | 2% |
| Structure | 43 | 2% |
| Exterior lighting | 37 | 2% |
| Suspension | 37 | 2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 37 | 2% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 36 | 1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 29 | 1% |
| Interior lighting | 22 | <1% |
| Visibility | 18 | <1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 18 | <1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 16 | <1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | <1% |
| Seats | 11 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 10 | <1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | <1% |
| Wheels | 5 | <1% |
| Equipment | 3 | <1% |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 3 | <1% |
| Tires | 3 | <1% |
| Child seat | 1 | <1% |
| Lane departure | 1 | <1% |
| Traction control system | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the A/C unit started blowing warm air, with the battery, ABS, and malfunction indicator warning lights illuminated. …
Car has died while driving 4 times in the last 3 years. Complete loss of power WHILE driving. Lost of power steering, loss of brakes while driving. …
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard without warning while attempting to stop the vehicle. …
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been the subject of 6 recall campaigns.
The most recent, campaign 19V813000 from November 2019, concerns electrical system.
Electrical system accounts for 4 of the 6 campaigns, more than any other area.
14V530000 · September 4, 2014 · Electrical system
Problem: 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.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Grand Cherokee years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V813000 | November 14, 2019 | Electrical system | 2011–2013 |
| 17V572000 | September 18, 2017 | Service brakes, Hydraulic service brakes | 2011–2014 |
| 15V879000 | December 28, 2015 | Interior lighting, Electrical system | 2011–2013 |
| 14V391000 | July 2, 2014 | Electrical system | 2011–2014 |
| 14V154000 | April 1, 2014 | Service brakes, Hydraulic service brakes | 2011–2014 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 2 versions of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee; the best overall score is 4 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Jeep Grand Cherokees can be compared fairly. Among other 2011 models in the EPA's sport utility vehicle class, the 2011 Honda Pilot (19 mpg), 2011 Jeep Wrangler (17 mpg) and 2011 Ford Explorer (20 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20 | 734 | 38 | 5 |
| 2009 | 18 | 138 | 7.6 | 3 |
| 2010 | 18 | 118 | 6.9 | 5 |
| 2011 | 18 | 1,641 | 102 | 6 |
| 2012 | 19 | 1,644 | 109 | 11 |
| 2013 | 19 | 805 | 57 | 10 |
| 2014 | 25 | 2,383 | 182 | 19 |
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FAQ
Is the 2011 Grand Cherokee a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 102 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (6th most of 17 model years), 6 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 4 stars and up to 18 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2011 Grand Cherokee problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are electrical system (782), engine (344) and service brakes (323). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2011 Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Grand Cherokee get?
The EPA rates the versions at 15–18 mpg combined (14–16 city, 19–22 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Grand Cherokee per year?
About $3,630 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $4,360 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).