2011 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints
Owners have filed 485 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (145), Fuel/Propulsion System (88), Electrical System (83).
Key takeaways
- 485 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 20 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 145 | 30% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 88 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 83 | 17% |
| Steering | 58 | 12% |
| Power Train | 40 | 8% |
| Suspension | 39 | 8% |
| Engine | 36 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 33 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 6% |
| Structure | 28 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 14 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-08-21
My abs control module is not functioning. The car does not stop properly in wet weather..the traction is effected. The abs control module was inspected by a dealership. The control module is non communicative to the abs module. The brake light, ABS light and the traction light are all on, all the time. I cannot get th...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-08-17
I was driving and the traction control light, down-hill decent, abs, and parking brake light came on. Diagnostics came back to the brake module being defective.
Structure,latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-08-03
Hood latches failed 3 days after vehicle purchase. Hood blew into the windshield obstructing my view at highway speeds. Dealership claims they are not responsible for damages as the vehicle was sold as is, but states the vehicle passed safety inspections and was able to be driven on public roads. Insurance company is c...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.