Eight problems related to transmission fluid 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.
Radiator fluid leaking from transmission cooler cracked.
Started having a transmission slip in 2nd gear repair shop looked things over and said transmission fluid was a little low and I was leaking transmission fluid due ac condenser going bad. Had it replaced, no more leaking transmission fluid but transmission still acting up now. Was told it was most likely due to the leak and trans fluid getting low. After reading up I guess this is a common issue and should be recalled. Obviously these a/c condenser units are faulty. Now I have a transmission that could have been avoidable if Jeep would have let owners know about the ac condenser issue or made that a unit that has to get replaced after so many miles.
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.
Three instances where two stationary and one in motion full acceleration with out touching the gas pedal. The dealer told me that there was a transmission fluid leak. Caused my transmission oil to burn which lead to a faulty transmission. Pcim was flashed and caused transmission to decelerate at 40mph loosing all function.
The transmission cooler leaks and no way of checking transmission fluid level could cause transmission to fail unexpectedly.
The combination ac condensor/transmittion oil cooler is leaking transmittion fluid. It will have to be replaced to resolve the issue. I started noticing oil on the skid plate under the front end.
Transmission cooler ac condenser combination unit leaking at welds. A lot of these owners complaining of these faulty coolers around the internet - forums, you tube, etc. Very expensive repair needed due to having to empty and recharge the freon system, as well as refill transmission fluid which can only be done by a professional at a properly equipped service shop. Transmission fluid has no owner dip stick for level check. Noticed fluid leak on floor/ground that could cause a slip or fall.
Transmission cooler, a/c condenser combo unit began leaking transmission fluid around 50,000 miles. There is no dip stick to know how much fluid is in the transmission so it is dangerous. The trans could be low on fluid and possibly fail while driving causing an accident. Upon searching the internet I found other 2011-2012 Jeep Grand Cherokees with the same leak, on the same part, at the same location on the part, around the same miles. Chrysler believes this is normal to have the part fail even though it is failing before the transmission or a/c even require servicing. I disagree because my other vehicle has 297,000 miles and has the same condenser from when the vehicle was purchased. I paid to have the part replaced and contacted Chrysler for reimbursement and to open an investigation. Chrysler said there is no recall and if a recall happens in the future they will notify us. We strongly believe this leak should be investigated as a manufacture defect and public safety issue.