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#BS-2011-JEEWRA-564D2011 Jeep WranglerProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 682 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 682 complaints, 16 crashes, 38 fires, and 11 recalls. Complaint rate is 10.4x the class average.
Top reported problems
death wobble
31 complaints • Severity 9.5/10
tipm failure-major electrical problems
17 complaints • Severity 8.2/10
overflows when filling with gas
14 complaints • Severity 8.1/10
blown engine
10 complaints • Severity 9.8/10
radio not working properly
5 complaints • Severity 7.2/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
143 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 55K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (144 reports) • Median: 55K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Airbags (143 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2011 Jeep Wrangler: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, with 143 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 55K-mile mark.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, with 99 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, with 81 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, with 58 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (11 recalls)
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 12, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF FASTENER TORQUE FOR VARIOUS FRONT AND REAR AXLE ATTACHMENTS TO THE CHASSIS MODULE.
STEERING:COLUMN
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 RIGHT HAND DRIVE (RHD) JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLIES THAT COULD EXPERIENCE A COMPROMISED AIRBAG CIRCUIT RESULTING IN AN AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATION, WHICH INDICATES THAT THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY.
EQUIPMENT
Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.0303 07, 14254.0303 08, 14254.0303Q, 14254.0309 07, 14254.0309 08, and 14254.0309Q sold from May 1, 2012, through February 14, 2013. The liners are for use in 2007-2013 Jeep Wranglers. The anchor point for the affected floor liners may tear during use, particularly when exposed to high temperatures. The tearing may allow the floor liner to shift forward.
AIR BAGS
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011. The affected vehicles have airbag clockspring assemblies that could experience broken airbag circuits.
+ 6 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2011 Jeep Wrangler NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
★★★★★3 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (6)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
AIR BAGS
Electrical overstress
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
AIR BAGS
+ 1 more in the full report
The worst model year for the Jeep Wrangler is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2011 Jeep Wrangler vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)
This vehicle
682
Class avg
66
10.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 4wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 682 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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