# 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - What should I know **URL:** \ **Category:** Buying/Selling\ **Tags:** jeep\ **Created:** [April 2, 2020, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-what-should-i-know/162292 "2020-04-02T01:28:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Pomo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Pomo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pomo)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2020, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-what-should-i-know/162292/1 "2020-04-02T01:28:20Z")
Looking to buy 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee overland 4x4 V8 want to know is there anything wrong that I should no about this car ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2020, 1:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-what-should-i-know/162292/2 "2020-04-02T01:57:41Z")
If you want to actually know if you should buy this vehicle pay a shop about 100.00 to 125.00 USD to inspect it for any problems. While not a 100 % guarantee you won’t have problems it will put y=the odds in your favor. ---
**Author:** ![pyrolord314](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6a8cbe/32.png) [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-what-should-i-know/162292/3 "2020-04-02T18:49:39Z")
you can also look at websites such as [www.carcomplaints.com](http://www.carcomplaints.com) to get generalized information about a specific model and year, but @VOLVO_V70 gave you the best advice. Nothing beats a hands on inspection by **your** mechanic when you’re purchasing used vehicles ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-what-should-i-know/162292/4 "2020-04-02T19:29:39Z")
Looking for new used cars, I have known enough people with jeep problems that Jeep is not even on my list of considerations, Sure many happy owners are out there, just my own perception. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-what-should-i-know/162292/5 "2020-04-02T19:47:59Z")
This looks like the most troublesome year by far, I’d avoid it. > **[Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Jeep/Grand_Cherokee/)** > > Compare Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints, problems, & worst model years. There are 3,000 complaints on file for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-what-should-i-know/162292/6 "2020-04-02T20:55:20Z")
> [@texases](#): > > This looks like the most troublesome year by far, I’d avoid it. Well, to be fair, _Consumer Reports_ includes the 2011, 2013, and 2014 Grand Cherokees on their **“Worst Used Cars”** list, so the OP is not limited to just the 2011 Grand Cherokee if he is hankering to buy a vehicle that will–more than likely–be a money pit. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2020, 3:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-what-should-i-know/162292/7 "2020-04-03T03:16:05Z")
Usually the specialist forums have better information. I don’t see a buying guide but you’d get an idea of common problems and solutions. The uncle who’s owned a few jeeps claims they’re designed to leak oil but he’'s only had Liberty’s and a Cherokee before. Other jeep owner’s I know have had better luck. > **[Grand Cherokee - WK2 -](https://www.jeepgarage.org/forums/grand-cherokee-wk2.73/)** > > Discuss anything about the WK2 Grand Cherokee (2011+) here!