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Hemi JGC 4WD
helilog, 06/28/2012
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
57 of 59 people found this review helpful
Have owned for 30,000 miles. Laredo X with V-8 Hemi. EPA accurately rated at 13/19 mpg. Using Plus or Premium fuel allows the engine to run in 4-cylinder mode more, giving another 1 or 2 mpg. Have had zero problems with my Jeep. I've experienced engine surging noted by others, is eliminated by a downshift: move the gearshift lever to the left. I've experienced the bad key fob noted by others. Pop out the start button, insert fob in the hole and use as a normal key for a day. This recharges the fob battery. Repeat every 2 weeks. Roomy back seat fits child seat and 2 average adults. Front seats (leather, electric) are good for all day. This is a very nice vehicle.
2011 JGC Key Fob Issues
csummers1, 06/11/2012
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
44 of 47 people found this review helpful
Bought our new 2011 JGC in Oct 2011. The key fob is not recognized so it won't unlock or start. When you press unlock on the key fob, nothing happens. We tried using the hidden key inside the fob to unlock the door, but all that does is set off the alarm. The vehicle goes into security mode and there's nothing we can do until it's ready!!! Owner's manual says remove the start button and insert the key fob to start the vehicle and take it out of alarm mode, but that doesn't happen. It's locked down! It's been in the shop 3 Xs with no results. We think we have a lemon...still waiting to hear back from Chrysler. In the shop for 3 weeks now while we wait to see what Chrysler is going to do.
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Not all it's hyped up to be...JGC 2012 5.7L Overland 4x4
jreworld, 01/20/2013
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
39 of 42 people found this review helpful
I've had my JGC over 2.5 years, and although I enjoy the vehicle most of the time, I cannot recommend it due to it's numerous issues. The front sway bar bushings wore out last month. How is this possible on a relatively new vehicle? This weekend my check engine light came on again and the MDS is not working. I had this happen two years ago, and the end result was a bad cylinder valve that left me without a car for several weeks. If it's the same issue again, I'm done. Going foreign again. I've had more issues with this car than my last 10 vehicles combined. I wanted so much for Jeep to succeed, but even if you put lipstick on a pig, it's still a pig. Buyer beware.
Looks nice, rides nice, BUT...
mrslisa1117, 03/12/2012
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Have had for 1.5 yrs. Love the look, interiors and ride. Just back from a roadtrip from NY to DC/VA and no issues other than the daily annoyances of a keyfob that isn't recognized by the starter or a seat that is not comfortable. Since starting your car, and sitting in your seat are not small details, I have to count these as major drawbacks. The keyfob can make you insane, as it doesn't start or tells me that the key has left the car anytime my 11 year old gets in or out (she is not carrying the key!). Seat digs into back of legs and doesn't adjust to the same spots consistently - bizarre! And no print manual is provided, so if you can't start your car, you can't read the manual!
Stalling and turning off on it's own
Glennbob, 11/20/2017
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
32 of 35 people found this review helpful
I have 4 times in the past 5 months that the engine will and electrical will turn off without warning. Coming to a stop light, turning left on a roundabout, taking an exit on the right, making a right hand turn and the last one which scared me to the point of needing to sell it if Chrysler doesn't do something about this. I was making a left hand turn off a two lane hwy slowing down from 55 as I slowed down to make the turn across traffic with a car coming at 55 the car died. No power steering, brakes nothing, just as if you turned the car off. I was able to coast across the left hand lane but knew the driver has to slow down for me which I was happy to have happened as I couldn't do anything to get out of the cars way.
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Better than my X5 and Range Rover
CTdad, 07/25/2018
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I have owned a Range Rover and a BMW X5 and after dealing with non stop issues with both of them. The last straw was a 2nd failed transmission on the X5. I wanted something I could depend on for once. I brought my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and I Have not had any issues with this car. It is more comfortable and reliable than the RR or BMW. A few of my friends have even traded in for the Jeep after checking mine out. I am very happy with my Jeep.
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Disappointed
shan24, 09/07/2014
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 Hemi in Jan 2011. Started having problems after about 3 months with the gas tank sensor. Took the dealer 10 times to figure out it was the electrical sensor. At 25,000 miles I had no tread on my tires (I do mostly in town and highway driving, absolutely no off road) and had to replace all 4 tires. Now at 27,200 miles, my SUV is in the garage and won't start. It's completely frozen and every single warning light comes on. I'm waiting to have it towed to the dealer to be analyzed and fixed. It's very frustrating to have a relatively new vehicle and to have multiple problems before there's even 30,000 miles on it. Not sure I will buy jeep
2011 Overland Summit V8
Scott, 01/28/2016
updated 08/12/2019
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Jeep used with 34K miles. The color is mineral grey with saddle interior and saddle leather dash. The vehicle feels solid on the road and is very quiet. The sound system is good with lots of features. We drove it on a 3400 miles trip with speeds between 70 and 80 mile-per-hour. We averaged 19 MPG for the entire trip and covered a lot of miles per day as driving the Jeep is not fatiguing. We did have a failure with the vehicle, the TIPM went bad. This is basically a computerized fuse box. We were lucky and got ours replaced with an updated one for free. Since we also own a European car (SAAB), the leather in the Jeep is nothing like our SAAB. The leather in the Jeep is surfaced dyed and the SAAB's is dyed through and of excellent quality. The SAAB is 17 years old and the leather looks new. The Jeep is just over 8 years old and the leather has some surface cracks in the sprayed on dye. The Jeep is almost unstoppable in the snow. Update: The vehicle has been treating us very well. No issues since the first review. Love the power it has too. Would buy another Jeep. Latest update: Just maintenance. Oil and Filter changes, rotated tires, flushed the cooling system, new engine air filter. Changed front and rear differential oil. New cabin filter. Flawless at this time. 2-4-2018. Update: 8/2019: Low mileage Jeep since don't use it much in town. 47K miles. Flushed brake system, change oil frequently, new spark plugs (16). Only concerns are if the air suspension should fail and had read about issues with engine valve lifters failing damaging camshaft. Expensive repair should it occur.
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Do not buy , you'll regret it
Unhappy Joe, 01/22/2019
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
Typical Chrysler Jeep product. Great on styling and features but poor on reliability and quality. My gut feeling was not to buy but i did it anyway. A used 1 owner Jeep grand cherokee limited 4wd 5.7L Hemi with 120k miles from my local jeep dealership. I was drawn in by the many features such as navigation, panoramic sunroof, heated leather seats, remote start etc. The Jeep was clean, drove good and the price was right. After about 6 months of driving, the problems began. First an engine mount starting leaking oil and was replaced. Then an exhaust manifold stud bolt broke on the passenger side. Then the water pump began leaking. Then the infamous lifter failure happened which cost over $3500 to replace all lifters, camshaft and head gaskets. Then shortly after the transmission began to shudder. Me and my bank account couldn't handle anymore repairs so I sold it. In 9 months of ownership, that jeep cost me more than 9 years of driving my previous vehicle.
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Don't Even Waste Your Time! :(
RLD, 08/01/2017
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
A ton of electrical problems - this is the 1st year for computer/electronic modules - Never buy a first year product!
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KEY NOT DETECTED MESSAGE/KEY LOCK IN CAR DETECTION DONT ALWAYS WORK
kkfoster54, 03/05/2013
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I have been having problems with the key not detected message which is happening quite often, I thought it may be the key battery. I switched keys (spare) and its doing the same thing. I was thinking it was the key battery at first, but when I switched keys after a while it started doing the same thing so I dont think its the battery. I have to try anything and everything to get my car to crank. The problem seems to be getting worse, I hope I dont get stranded. Also I have accidently locked myself out the car a few times and the car lock key feature works when it wants to, the key was in the console or my purse in the passenger seat less than 2 ft and it still locks.
This Is Jeep's Finest Hour!
tucsonguy2, 10/23/2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I have owned this Overland V8 Hemi for nearly 2 months now, and I am still just as impressed as the day I bought it. This is a quiet, strong, well-behaved, high-quality vehicle that is loaded with amenities like heated and cooled seats, power liftgate, adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning, and much more. The interior is very nice, and this vehicle can hold its own against any of the higher-priced luxury brand SUVs from Germany and Japan. I have owned a number of Grand Cherokees in the past, but this one is clearly a cut above past models... perhaps they should have called it the Grand Slam, because that's what they have hit! This is one beautiful vechicle that I am proud to own.
Best GC Ever and I should know!
jimbof60, 04/03/2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is my 6th GC and is simply the best!!! And for all you suv owners who's cars have never left the pavement, as I have done with all my Jeeps, this one will be hitting the beach dune trails this summer...
Do not go by its looks
smathew31, 10/17/2012
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
Guys please be careful with going only on external appearances and marketing techniques (I am not implying the first reviews made by auto magazines as they get only a first impression point of view). I am based in Dubai and bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee (Limited) 2011 in July 2011 and was very impressed by it. I even went around promoting the product to my friends and family so much that even my brother in Australia bought a new one. Moreover I was even planning for a Dodge charger as my next car. My best buddy too has almost booked a new Jeep GC 2012. Unfortunately it has lived to its reputation of very poor reliability. I have been experiencing software and GPS issues from day one. The pad of the parking break came off in 5 months time and dealer said it was not covered under the warranty clause and I had to pay for it. Luckily for me the service consultant gave me such a shoddy service that the charge for the same was written off as a measure to compensate for the inconvenience caused to me. (I do not want to give details of the same as it was addressed by the service manager) I took the vehicle on an Oman trip (no off-roading and I have never used it for off-roading) around 6 months after buying the car and it wouldnt start after doing an uphill (again on good tarred road.)I had taken it to the dealer and they said everything is ok. Now the vehicle has developed some engine issues as the Engine fault light (also called as MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light)) comes on. I cannot understand how a new vehicle can have so many issues? I have been perfect with its service and have allowed only the authorised dealer to even touch it. The dealer technicians cannot seem to find what the issue is with and had reset the computers so that the MIL light goes off. Yesterday the light came back on. Worst of all is I am left without a vehicle for all these days and they refuse to give a spare vehicle. I had also called Chrysler Middle East who promised to get back on the issue but with no luck (they did not even call back). The car spent 3 days at the work shop and I guess it is only fair that I am given a replacement car. The warranty conditions in the US covers this factor wherein the dealer should arrange a replacement car (if the car develops issues during the warranty period and KM limit). This clause unfortunately has been conveniently removed for the Middle East. I even searched the net on the same and came across lots of negative feedback on Jeep GC (the new model) at American forums where they are more transparent. I really wish reliability issues were brought up so that other buyers are not caught off-guard after shelling out so much money for a product that only looks good. I honestly regret for not having gone for a Pajero or a Japanese car. This is the first time I ventured for an American vehicle and I consider it the biggest follies of my life (by the way I used to own a Mitsubishi Pajero which I sold to buy the Jeep). So much of American tax payers money has gone to revive the Chrysler Group and I think the people of America deserve more dedication from this group to upkeep the reputation and trust of the consumers towards American products (especially cars), in the international market. Another warning; please do not go by what the sales persons at the Trading Enterprises say as they are extremely economical in the truthfulness area. To all aspiring Jeep owners, my suggestion is to do a research on the net before buying this vehicle.
Best Bang for the Buck You can get.
Ronald, 08/30/2018
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Be prepared to get to know your dealer service department as you will be seeing them more often than you thought or wanted to.
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Brand new Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
fbj1445, 04/04/2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
23 of 27 people found this review helpful
I just picked up a JGC Overland with the V-8 3 days ago in Stone white with black interior and I must say that I am very,very impressed ! It drives and handles better than I expected. The interior is simple the best I've seen compared to others. The quality and workmanship shows in every detail from the hand stitched top dash, the real wood trimmings and steering wheel, to the leather seats with light grey piping. Don't think you'll get anything better for the money! Especially for what it can do off-road. The overland edition is the way to go if your looking for Luxury and off-road capabilty to the fullest. Also get the V-8, its well worth the extra money!
Not the Grand Cherokee of old
G Laich, 06/20/2017
updated 12/27/2017
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've had this Jeep for 6 years now and I am generally pleased but it falls short of an A. My complaints may not be applicable to everyone since I"m 6'4". The driver seat is not comfortable. Leather is stiff and the upper part of the seat hits my back wrong. Also, poor lumbar support. My next issue is visibility. Rear view mirror is too low due to the convenience console on the ceiling (garage door opener/Sun glass holder). Rear window wiper assembly is huge and obscures vision. The only mechanical issue I had was failing air conditioning (twice).
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Awesome SUV
ben, 03/05/2021
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My Jeep is at 140000 miles I bought it used at 50000. The model is the 5.7l limited I will list the repairs I have done I'll start from largest to smallest. 1. water pump, it was leaking around the seal, easy fix right in the front of the engine. 2. brake booster recall 3. fuel relay recall That's all so far. I love the SUV i get and average 15-16mpg and thats a mix of hwy and city. I use regular gas and change my oil and rotate my tires every 4500 miles. Ive towed large Uhaul trailers over 200 miles with no issues. It is my daily driver and im happy with it.
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LOVE THIS CAR!!!
kabunk, 04/30/2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for over 4 months and love driving it everyday! it's reliable, strong engine etc. I in the car a lot for business and the nav system with bluetooth has been unreal!!!! I will say that my highlander had better storage, but that's my only complaint...
Luv at first sight
MSM, 06/20/2020
updated 06/26/2023
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've owned my 2011 GC Limited for over 10 years. At over 131,000 it still drives and rides great like the first day I bought it. Therefore, I've kept my Jeep much longer than anticipated. Never owned another vehicle this long. Only major problem I've had was when fairly new (6800 mi) the torque converter needed replacing. Chrysler/Jeep and the dealer were not great to deal with. Almost traded after that bad experience but very glad I kept this great Jeep.
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love the new jeep, but
rocketman28472, 06/12/2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought a new JGC in May 2011, the limited version with the hemi. Love the look of the new jeep inside and out. fun to drive with the power of the hemi. Have had one problem with it so far. went out to start it the other morning and it was completely dead. called roadside assist and they came out and jumped started it. but then all the warning lights stayed on and the gauges did not work. took it to the dealership and they told me your not supposed to jump start the new jeeps because they have a AGM battery in them. it turns out when they jumped it a computer modele was fried. not sure why it went dead in the first place, waiting to see if it happens again.
Worst Thing that's ever Happened To Me!
omarus, 06/03/2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
26 of 32 people found this review helpful
I bought the Laredo X 4x4 about 6 month ago, You would think built for resistance.... WRONG.... First 2 Months The passenger door didn't close, about 2 weeks in the shop, second 2 months, the keyless entry stopped being keyless... as a matter of fact it didn't even Start... about to weeks more in the shop, third 2 months, the alternator stopped working... it has been two weeks and it's still in the shop... the most fun part of this junk it's the international warranty policy: NONE!!!!!!!! but hey, this ain't america wright? i hope this post help somebody to make the right choice and NOT buy this crappy metal ensemble. I'm going back to Japan... At least you know what you are paying for...
Best GC yet
vidguy72, 01/18/2012
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've owned quite a few Grand Cherokees.I have a video production company and drive the heck out of them mostly loaded with gear.I've had the '11 for just over a year and have put 66K miles on it. To date the only REAL issue is the clunk in the rear (that I can't find the source of) and the poor quality seat. Regarding the seat, I'm 5'10" 175 lbs and I have a couple of springs or something coming through the bottom cushion, along with the material looking worn already. My seat in my '09 with 100K still looks new. Other than that, super comfortable, great gas mileage (V6), decent power, nice features blah blah blah. Overall I love it. Once back to the dealer for tranny reprogram.
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Jim, 09/05/2010
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I actually bought the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7 Hemi V8 4WD. I loved it, but about 10 days after I bought it it started to have electrical problems that caused the engine to die while in motion. The dealership where I bought it were clueless about what good service is so I took it to another jeep dealership and they have been wonderful. But, the vehicle has been there for a week now. The part needed, the engine computer, has to come from Detroit and may be on back order. So it may be some time before I see my Jeep and my rental car is becoming very expensive. So I would not recommend the new Jeep until they iron out some of its mechanical problems.
Awesome redesign
beguy, 11/20/2010
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Have driven about 5,000 miles with no complaint. The vehicle is everything I had hoped. Mileage is almost exactly as promised averaging 20 to 22 for our type of mostly rural driving, the V6 is very smooth and quiet and gets the job done just fine (we dont do any towing). MPG readout is a bit optimistic. Unlike our old CR-V the JGC is quiet enough for front and back seat occupants to carry on a conversation. I like the firmness of the seats though I can understand why some may feel they are too firm. Overall quality is superb with little road noise and no squeaks or rattles.
BMW No More
lighthammer, 01/07/2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This vehicle loves to be thrown into hard turns at speed. Very composed. The new wider track and longer wheelbase give it a smooth ride. Quiet cabin at 70 mph. Feels solid and comfortable. Exterior manages to look tough and sophisticated at the same time. As good as my old BMW X5 but much less expensive.much less expensive.
Awesome
Dan H, 09/24/2010
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've owned Jeep all my life and this new overland is awesome. Drives perfect looks amazing. We found a white v6 overland, last one within 500 miles of us. The jeep is just jaw dropping.
Best GC so far...but not without problems
jeepster2011, 06/18/2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2011 GC Overland (V8) white with saddle. Best looking SUV for the money. This is my 3rd GC and by far the best. The interior is the best I have ever seen in an SUV. Nice touches are the lighted door handles and door pockets. The ride, handling and acceleration are top notch. The adaptive cruise (ACC) and forward collision (FCW) work great. If youre looking for good fuel economy look elsewhere (15 mpg with Hemi). Unfortunately, all is not well. Problems so far include: iPod communication with the 730 RHR radio is intermittent(no fix), rear seat had cut in leather from factory, radio developed static and had to be replaced, and vehicle would drift right.
Unexpectedly Poor Reliability
va944s, 10/16/2012
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have been extremely disappointed in having four warranty issues within one year. I have had to have the following items replaced: torn weatherstripping, radiator, and media center. They have been unable to diagnose an issue with the keyless entry fob not working intermittantly. I contacted the dealer about all of the problems I've experienced and they gave me a Chrysler Customer Service number to contact. The service representative was unable to offer any assistance whatsoever, just wrote down what I've experienced and told me to call back if I had any more issues!
Love it!
mwar99, 01/10/2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have only had the Overland V8 for a couple of days, but I love it. Got the mineral gray with the saddle leather interior. Best color combination out there. Jeep has done a wonderful job with the new Grand Cherokee. The interior feels like a luxury vehicle. Had a Range Rover Sport until August when the lease was up. I was shopping the LR4, but with the new Grand Cherokee I couldn't justify the price difference. Couldn't justify the maintenance price difference also.
Nice Change
rudy60, 06/27/2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my car about 1 month ago. I have owned Jeeps since 1985, with the last one being a 1996 that had over 217K miles on it when I sold it...to my mechanic by the way. If this car does as well, I will be a very happy, camper. So far this car is much more advanced, in looks, ride and performance. I could not be happier w/ the almost 2000 miles I have put on it thus far. I get lots of looks(especially from Acura MDX and BMW X5 drivers) and feel very proud to own a Jeep.
Very good vehicle
fastdude, 10/21/2012
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Overall I'm very happy with the car itself. However I wish I bought the V8 instead of the V6. The engine feels underpowered since the engine has to work very hard to get the 2200 kg weight moving in city driving. Cruising on the highway the engine works better, so long you don't climb any hills. The 5 speed auto trans mission is geared to high. Need at least 6 gears to make driving more fun. Gas consumption was good at first but now after 12000 miles/19000 km my consumption is 20 City and 23highway.
First time Jeep owner
baycouple929, 11/15/2010
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I am active duty military and wanted to purchase a vehicle for my wife. I was set to buy a new GMC Terrain and then a new Ford Explorer. I even heard the AUDI Q5 was nice. I am completely happy that I saw the commercials and read the reviews about the new 2011 Jeep grand Cherokee. What an amazing vehicle. I purchased the overland 4x4 v8 hemi engine. This new Jeep is so smooth to drive and gets great gas mileage for a v8 (21 hwy) the quality and workmanship is Superior to any luxury SUV on the market. Try to even compare a porshe Cayenne s and you would pay so much more for the same features. This Jeep is worth every Penny and much much more. My wife is so happy.
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johnoyed, 08/07/2013
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 21 people found this review helpful
5 time jeep owner, Lease 2011 jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. Warning lights start blinking , Hard time starting, rear cam doesn't work. They say its the mother board. Under warranty- Great!!. BUTTTTTTT it will take 2 weeks to get it and they will not give me a free rental. I'm paying lease, insurance, garage on a car that is out of commission for 2 weeks because of warrantied parts and they want me to pay for rental car. So i guess a warranty doesn't mean anything. Last time having a jeep.
Very Disappointed. Last Jeep I'll Buy.
Stuart, 10/21/2015
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
18 of 24 people found this review helpful
I bought based on styling and perceived luxury car at affordable price point. Should have known you get what you pay for! Leather dash bubbled up although always garaged at work and home. Interior trim pealing off. Both A/C vent control actuators broken. Hydraulic engine mounts leaked (Jeep mechanic told me they were terrible). Car won't start due to faulty TIPM controller which thankfully is now a recall. UConnect system faulty where it resets when I back up losing rear camera. Door lock motor replaced. Leak in motor replaces on warranty. I will not buy a Jeep again and very likely go with imports from now on. If you buy one get the best warranty they have or as I told my friend but a spare car for when it's in the shop! Disappointed and embarrassed that a US company can build such junk and charge so much.
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nuerny, 09/10/2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased the car new and it's been in for service more than it's been on the road. I've had electrical problems with the headlights and interior lights flickering. The seat belt warning light and chime going on and off intermittently and the dealer can't find any problems. Now I'm having starting issues. I'm sorry I purchased this vehicle. Jeep service is terrible!
Best car I have ever owned but...
billybatts, 04/24/2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Looks sharp, rides like a dream, interior/exterior are fantastic. I have received compliments from people in parking lots who had Jeep GC's in the early 2000's/90's tell me that the new design will bring them back.
Comfortable on road, not suited for extreme off-roading!
gavin10, 04/12/2012
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
I reside in Dubai, UAE and purchased this vehicle after reading reviews and watching several adverts about how the car performs well off-road. The truth - it cannot do well on major sand dunes. Around 10+ of these have had damaged radiator/condenser units after being driven offroad because of sudden jumps. Even the Overland model has had bad luck here. Thru insurance i got my radiator replaced, but weeks later overheating problems occured for which Jeep/Chrysler could not figure out why - so they changed the whole engine under warranty! Still didnt fix the issue! Later found that the coolant compartment was leaking! Extremely poor reliability of this vehicle. Jeep UAE admits it shamelessly.
Don't judge a book by it's cover!!
Kat, 08/09/2019
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Yes thing vehicle is the best looking suv on the road to me and anytime I see one drive by, I'm mesmerized. BUT the beauty isn't worth dying for! Mine has stalled out on me numerous times coming to a stop or turning without any warning. The only way I knew was my RPM'S would hit 0. All my electronics were still on. Radio, lights, gages, everything was still running, except my rpm. I would lose my brakes and my steering. Then I would have to throw on my hazards to coast to a stop then put it in neutral to restart the thing. So scary!! I can't tell you how many panic attacks I had. The fact that I had to look down at my RPMs to make sure I didn't stall was very mentally damaging. Then all together the vehicle wouldn't even turn on anymore. I also had to put a tarp over the thing for when it would rain because there was a leak in my sun/moon roof. It probably had nothing but black mold all under the interior. My tires wore down sooo quickly as well that I bought within a year! I told the dealership all these problems but especially the stalling out. So they test drove it and it stalled out on them. They literally said "it only stalled out once, so it's not a big deal." Isn't one time enough?? I'm telling you how many times it happens to me and I drive it daily! Then they said "they don't know what to tell me" and gave me the truck back. I just can't believe they know that it's life threatening and my death could be on their hands if something happened and they don't care! So I had to say goodbye. I was absolutely hurt because it's such a beautiful vehicle!!! I wish their designers could go to a better company.
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So far, so good!
m11171, 10/02/2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Replaced our trusty 2002 4Runner with a 2011 JGC Laredo. Closing in on 3K miles at this point, so have spent enough time to provide an early review. First, we did need to bring the Jeep back to the dealer a few days after driving it off the lot b/c an airbag light came on. Turns out a sensor in the door came loose. That was inconvenient but so far the only issue we had - dealer took care of it under warranty. Wife and I love the exterior styling and interior quality. I never would have considered buying a JEEP/Chrysler product before this...the JGC is that good. VERY comfortable, V-6 isn't fast, but isn't slow, either. All around excellent vehicle.
Amazing ride but the interior isn't.
alan93, 03/22/2012
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I got this used a month ago and am really impressed with the style , performance, size, and fuel economy. The only thing that is mediocre is the drivers cockpit. After selling my old boxy JGC, I almost didn't feel like i had a jeep. This thing rides like a luxury SUV, quiet and smooth. It is bigger than older JGC so it kind of lumbers around corners but the power of the V6 is very impressive. I am getting an astonishing 27 mpg on hiways ( I drive about 70mph but careful to keep the speed steady ). I haven't taken it in the field yet but am wondering if it will be very nimble with its hulking size and heavier weight.
2011 Laredo X 4X4- perfect vehicle!!!
dmaccioc, 09/11/2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 3-series after realizing it wasn't as practical as I needed it to be. I haven't missed the 3 at all since getting the Grand Cherokee. The Jeep is about 5x more comfortable, with plenty of space for my 6'4" frame. Never having owned an American car before, I was blown away by the build quality, comfort, ride, and complete absence of noise, vibration, and harshness. I did not buy this to drive fast and the V6 has enough overall power, though there are times when you can feel that it's moving such a heavy vehicle. Best highway mileage has been 23.8, not bad with less than 900 miles and 2 adults/cargo/ac doing 80mph!
Best Jeep Ever
Skip, 07/20/2010
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just purchase 2011 grand cherokee limited with 5.7 v8. Dealership was great and the Jeep is even better. Glad that Jeep has found its way back and this model should reestablish the brand as the one to buy. Tested SUVs from lexus, toyota, hyundai, acura, chev, and honda and the Jeep is by far not only the better vehicle but the best value.
Love this car
Leesburg Guy, 12/05/2010
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my second GC (had an early 1992) and my most recent SUV was a MB ML 430. I have had a range of cars in my life (Peugeot, Jaguar, two MBs, and a number of Big 3 vehicles). I am semi-retired and don't drive a great deal and my ML had only 90,000 miles. I liked that car but love this one. Extremely solid, very comfortable, well equipped. Love the seats (the previous rater who gave comfort a 1 must have a butt the size of Texas). MBs, Jags and particularly Peugeots all have great seats and the Jeep is every bit as good. The ride is great so something good came out of Daimler's little money dump into the US. I consider this to be a Jeep refined (not designed) in Stuttgart.
Met our expectations.
Al, 01/30/2020
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
All in all, a very good vehicle, we had it for eight years. There were a couple of recalls, and the leather dash started to come up, that was under warranty. Some of the interior dash/door wood trim came off in the heat, but that was at about the six year mark. The seats were very comfortable, and after 8 years, the leather still looked like brand new. We had the 5.7L Hemi, and it was a smooth vehicle to drive (2 wheel drive), although i thought it could have been a bit better on mileage (we got 21 on the road).
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Perfect for a Tall Guy
Bill in Phoneinx, 12/26/2016
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Lots of mid-size SUVs have similar 3.6L V6 engines, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is a perfect combination of power, luxury, safety, aesthetics and room. I'm a tall guy -- 6'5" -- and there is plenty of head room, leg room and shoulder room. Good visibility. The electronics work great, and the voice activated radio and phone are excellent.
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2011 Grand Cherokee 5.7
Pete Clay, 10/09/2010
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just took delivery of our 2011 Grand Cherokee Limited w/ 5.7 Hemi. This is our 7th GC Ltd in a row, beginning with a 1993. It is light years ahead of any of the others we've owned, and we've mostly liked them as they suit our purposes particularly snow driving in ski season up north. I Have a Mercedes S-500 and a Corvette, and this Jeep is finished to a much higher degree than either, both of which i purchased new. The quality and features are superb, and we feel the vehicle is an unbelievable value at an msrp of about $44,000. We were able to buy it better than that and are completely satisfied so far. Did not want the 50 profile tires on the Overland or the 20" wheels, that's why a LTD
Love My Overland!
Stacey, 10/26/2010
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Shopped the new Overland hard against the Lexus GX470 and RX350. Next to the Overland, there was no comparison. The Overland comes equipped with everything! Honestly don't know why anyone would buy a Limited with packages when the car comes in costing more then the Overland and has less features. Had to track this car down to sit in one before ordering mine, and found too many Jeep salesman who did not know as much about the car as I did(having done my HW), and not as much excitement as I felt the car deserves. That said the Jeep line 800- 935-JEEP is FANTASTIC, answered every question I had, clarified salesman misinformation, and were sooo on the ball! This car is a DREAM to own!
DON'T DO IT!!
E.L., 10/24/2015
updated 04/26/2016
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
17 of 25 people found this review helpful
I was lured into buying American on this car. Seduced by the great styling, comfortable ride, and great road manners. Plus, made in the USA! What could be better? Traded my aged BMW that I'd bought new ten years previously (no major issues), and entered into 3.5 years of automotive purgatory. This is the worst car I've ever owned. Even beats out my wife's old 99 Audi A4. New engine at 9k miles, three headlights at $350 each, new entertainment system, back up camera replaced twice, $3000 wiring harness "rusted through", and on, and on. Two things convinced me to get rid of this car...driving along at 70mph on my way to work the truck just stopped running. Completely shut off. After I changed my underwear, I was able to make it to work. Second, I had to drain GALLONS of water out of my floorpans that just collected there for no apparent reason. Loved the dealer, but NEVER will buy a Jeep again. Traded it in on a Lexus. Very happy now. Be warned on this one.
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Don't Buy the V-8
gil_j, 07/01/2011
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great styling, plenty of power, power mileage. The V-8 has an annoying surge under light load. The Jeep regional service guy agrees, but states it's the way Jeep has the engine and transmission programmed. I know the styling is awesome, but don't let the beauty get in the way. Don't say I didn't warn you!