Eight problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2011 Grand Cherokee.
Oil cooler leak, leaking oil down back of engine, onto skid plate. Parts are on national backorder. Failure is a common issue that seems to occur with the poor manufacturing of the cooler plug.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v813000 (electrical system). The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle worked as designed. Additionally, the vehicle was leaking engine oil onto the transmission. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was suggested that the battery, alternator and a faulty emc regulator needed to be replaced. The contact called three rivers Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (2633 w liberty Ave, pittsburgh, PA 15216, (412)343-1200) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Invalid VIN.
Oil leak from oil filter housing when running.
Transmission cooler is leaking. No warning, just fluid on the ground - several complaints from other owners online. Oil pressure sensor not working. - no warning, several complaints from other owners on line.
Leaking/ cracked engine oil filter housing. Oil leaking became evident as oil leaking through the engine compartment and to below the vehicle. Required replacement of the engine oil filter housing.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving various speeds, the engine was damaged due to a faulty part that continuously knocked into the engine. The faulty unknown part created indentations in the engine which, in turn, caused an oil leak. The vehicle was repaired on two occasions at an unknown Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep dealer of warren, massachusetts for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed oil underneath the vehicle on the carport floor. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to opelika Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (801 columbus pkwy, opelika, al 36801 (334) 749-8113) where it was diagnosed that the oil filter housing was cracked, which caused the leak. The oil filter housing needed replacement, but the vehicle was not repaired due to cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact stated that the manufacturer denied the repairs due to the high mileage of the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Noticed a leak under my engine and when I popped my hood there was oil sprayed everywhere. Major leak.