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2011 Jeep Wrangler — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2011 to Dec 2019
The most reported issue is air bags problems (101 complaints). 13 complaints involved crashes. 20 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (11)
NHTSA Campaign: 19V018000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V680000
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Risk: A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V021000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V352000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V288000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Risk: Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
NHTSA Campaign: 11V315000
Component: 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.
Risk: A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA Campaign: 13E010000
Component: 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.
Risk: If the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Quadratec will notify owners and either exchange the liners or provide them with a hook guard kit to help secure the driver-side mat, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Quadratec at 1-800-463-2998 or info@quadratec.com.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V631000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to July 19, 2013. Corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector may result in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will move the exterior mirror power feed to a separate connector, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P61.
NHTSA Campaign: 11V528000
Component: 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.
Risk: A BROKEN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN THE AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING ASSEMBLY CAN LEAD TO NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Fix: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REMEDY THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. CHRYSLER WILL MAIL TO OWNERS AN INTERIM NOTIFICATION DURING MARCH 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA Campaign: 11V145000
Component: 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.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN NOISE, OR ULTIMATELY, DEGRADATION IN STEERING AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL RE-TORQUE ALL NINETEEN FASTENERS TO THE MAXIMUM RESIDUAL TORQUE VALUES. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA Campaign: 13V176000
Component: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, a broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the driver-side frontal airbag and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring and add a steering wheel dust shield, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. This recall supercedes NHTSA recall 11V-528. Chrysler's recall campaign number is M31.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 478)
Service Brakes →5 issues
Your ABS (anti-lock brake) control module has failed and needs to be replaced. Jeep has discontinued this part, making it difficult to get a replacement. This is a safety concern since your anti-lock braking system won't function properly.
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Your ABS warning light came on because a brake system component malfunctioned. The part needed to fix it is no longer available from manufacturers, and multiple repair shops have been unable to locate a replacement despite a year of searching. Since this is part of your braking system, it's a serious safety concern that needs to be addressed. You may need to work with a Jeep specialist or salvage yard to find a used replacement part, or explore alternative braking solutions.
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Your ABS module (which controls your anti-lock braking and stability control systems) can fail on 2011 Jeep Wranglers, and replacement parts are no longer available from Jeep or repair shops. When this happens, your ABS and stability control systems stop working, leaving you without these safety features. You'll need Jeep to either produce new ABS modules or make repair components available again.
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Your ABS (anti-lock brake) control module has failed, triggering error code C2200, which means your anti-lock braking system isn't working properly. Your dealer doesn't have replacement modules in stock, and you're having difficulty finding the correct part number for your specific 2011 model year on the used market. This is a safety concern for daily driving and family trips since your braking system's anti-lock function is compromised. The fix will require sourcing and installing a compatible ABS control module for your vehicle.
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Your ABS control module has failed, which affects your anti-lock braking system. Multiple Jeep dealers have told you this part is on back order and unavailable. You're unable to get the part needed to repair your vehicle's braking system.
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Air Bags →3 issues
Your driver-side airbag failed to deploy during a head-on collision. This is a serious safety issue that should be investigated immediately, as the airbag system may be defective or improperly connected.
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Your airbag warning light stays on continuously and beeps loudly without turning off. This indicates a problem with your airbag system that needs immediate attention. The issue may require diagnostic scanning to identify the faulty sensor or component, followed by replacement of the affected part.
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Your airbag warning light turns on when you start the vehicle. You suspect this may be related to a previous recall that wasn't completed on your Jeep. The airbag system needs to be diagnosed to determine if there's a defective component that requires replacement or repair.
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Steering,service Brakes →1 issue
Your Jeep's ABS (anti-lock brake) module has failed and is no longer available from the manufacturer, making your vehicle unsafe to drive. When you accelerate from a stop, the vehicle hesitates and the tires seem confused about which direction to move, and when braking, the brakes don't respond properly because of the failed ABS module. This is a serious safety issue that needs immediate attention. You'll need to have the ABS module replaced or find an alternative solution to restore proper brake and traction control function.
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Steering,electrical System,engine →1 issue
Your transmission has been repaired multiple times but still isn't working reliably. You're experiencing severe vibration (death wobble) while driving, which feels unsafe for you and your passengers, and your dashboard lights are flickering on and off, making it dangerous to drive at night. Fixing these issues will likely require transmission diagnosis and repair, front-end suspension inspection for the wobble, and electrical system troubleshooting for the dashboard lights.
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Steering,electrical System,air Bags →1 issue
Your Jeep has warning lights illuminated on the dashboard that seem to be causing problems with your braking and steering. When you slow down or brake, your Jeep may not brake as firmly as it should, and your steering may feel like it's pulling in unexpected directions—sometimes toward oncoming traffic. Additionally, your airbag light turns on and off intermittently, and the controls on your steering wheel sometimes stop working; a mechanic with diagnostic equipment found stored error codes but hasn't identified the root cause yet. The issue appears to be electrical in nature, possibly related to the clock spring component in your steering wheel, and will likely require professional diagnosis to clear the stored codes and repair the underlying electrical fault.
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Electrical System,visibility/wiper →1 issue
Your windshield wipers suddenly stopped working during heavy rain and snow. Multiple repair attempts including replacing the wiper motor, multifunction switch, battery, and checking all fuses and wiring failed to restore function. The problem was traced to a faulty TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module), which the owner reports is a known issue affecting many Jeep Wranglers. Fixing this typically requires replacing the TIPM, which is an expensive repair that prevents the vehicle from passing state safety inspections.
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Suspension,electrical System,engine →1 issue
Multiple wires on the driver's side of your vehicle are disconnected and hanging loose, which has triggered all your emergency warning lights. Your engine is running hot and the car isn't accelerating properly, and you're experiencing significant wobbling side-to-side when driving over 40 mph. Your reverse camera is hanging down and blocking your license plate, causing repeated traffic stops. These issues involve the suspension, electrical, and engine systems and pose serious safety concerns. Fixing this will likely require a full electrical system inspection, reconnecting all loose wiring harnesses, diagnosing the engine overheating issue, checking suspension alignment, and securing or replacing the reverse camera.
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Power Train →1 issue
Your car's electrical system failed while driving, causing the radio to cut out, dashboard lights to flash, and the engine to stall on a busy road. A repair shop determined that your battery and alternator both need replacement, but warned that a faulty powertrain control module is the root cause and replacing just those parts won't fully solve the problem — your battery will likely die again. Additionally, your check engine light, tire pressure warning, and passenger airbag warning have been cycling on and off for months, which the shop believes are all connected to the failing powertrain control module. Fixing this issue will require replacing the powertrain control module, battery, and alternator.
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Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance →1 issue
Your Jeep's anti-lock brake system (ABS) module is malfunctioning, which caused your transmission to get stuck in first gear, making the vehicle difficult to drive. The specific part your Jeep needs is on backorder and requires dealer programming to match your vehicle's VIN when it becomes available. Fixing this will require replacing the ABS module and having the dealer reprogram it to your specific Jeep.
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Steering,engine →1 issue
Your Jeep has trouble starting, and once it does start, the engine dies when you try to drive it. You then need multiple attempts to get it restarted. You believe your vehicle matches the symptoms covered by recall 14V-438, but your vehicle wasn't included in that recall even though you're experiencing the same major issue. The problem began in April and has persisted.
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Air Bags,seat Belts,electrical System →1 issue
Your airbag warning light comes on occasionally while driving at various speeds, and your seat belt warning light illuminates when driving downhill. Your check engine light also turned on the day you bought the vehicle. When you scanned it with an OBD2 scanner, it showed a code suggesting the battery may have been disconnected at some point. The dealer inspected the vehicle but didn't perform any repairs.
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Electrical System →1 issue
While driving, you heard a whistling sound from under the hood followed by smoke coming from the engine compartment, which forced you to pull over. You noticed the smoke was coming from the alternator, which appeared to be powered even after turning off the engine. Disconnecting the battery stopped the smoke. The alternator may need to be replaced or have its internal connections inspected to prevent overheating and potential electrical damage.
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Unknown Or Other,engine →1 issue
Your heater core may be malfunctioning, which could affect your vehicle's heating and cooling system performance. You might notice reduced heat output from your dashboard vents or coolant leaks inside the cabin. Fixing this typically involves replacing the heater core unit.
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Vehicle Speed Control →1 issue
Your steering wheel controls for the horn, cruise control, and radio aren't working. The dealership suspects a failed clock spring (the component that connects your steering wheel buttons to the car's electrical system) and estimates the repair could cost $1,400 or more if it's not covered by a recall. Fixing this will likely involve replacing the clock spring assembly in your steering column.
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