MYRModel Year Report

2011 Jeep Wrangler

◆ Worse than typical
2011 Jeep Wrangler
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
485
Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1991 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2011: 485 complaints 2011 485 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 654 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2019: 741 complaints 2020: 610 complaints 2021: 942 complaints 2021 2022: 400 complaints 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2025: 68 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1989 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2007 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2011: 485 complaints 2011 485 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 654 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2019: 741 complaints 2019 2020: 610 complaints 2021: 942 complaints 2022: 400 complaints 2022 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2025: 68 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1988 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1990 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1994 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2000 2001: 170 complaints 2002: 108 complaints 2002 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2008 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2011: 485 complaints 2011 485 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 654 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2014 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2018 2019: 741 complaints 2020: 610 complaints 2020 2021: 942 complaints 2022: 400 complaints 2022 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2024 2025: 68 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026

2011: 485 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
198741
198853
198963
199080
199177
199277
1993109
1994159
1995202
19962
1997401
1998265
1999213
2000251
2001170
2002108
200398
2004192
2005649
2006730
2007555
2008873
2009372
2010686
2011485
2012833
2013654
2014654
2015472
2016461
2017310
20181,820
2019741
2020610
2021942
2022400
2023367
2024736
202568
202610

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

30% · 147 reports

Most commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.

CRASHINJURY
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Driver side airbag didn’t deploy in head on accident

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-23

I had a vehicle accident and the air bags did not deploy. My insurance agent and auto body technician both agreed that the air bags should have deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-03-24

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13

Fuel/propulsion system

18% · 88 reports
FIREINJURY
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Gas shooting back at me when I fill up. Horrendous and a safety issue. All over my child next to me. I want to sue Jeep.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-22

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the driver was driving approximately 55 MPH when various drivers alerted him to stop the vehicle. The contact maneuvered to the shoulder and stopped the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-15

Electrical system

17% · 83 reports

Most commonly citing control module and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that she started the vehicle by using the push to start feature. The contact then opened the front driver's door and noticed that the front passenger door was on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-12

I went to a Jeep jamboree on the weekend of September 17TH and as I was driving to go wash my Jeep my Jeep first speed up and I couldn't get it to slow down then I smelled a burning smell and then dashboard started having trouble lights come on so I...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-02

on 10/18/2023 my 2011 jeep wrangler jk sport was driving on highway I-270 . after driving for 10 miles the jeep started to jump back and forth like it was running out of fuel . then the jeep just died while driving in the fast lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-20

Steering

12% · 58 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while attempting to downshift while driving 25 MPH uphill, the contact lost control and crashed into a wall. The contact sustained injuries to the nose.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-12-02

Was approaching a stop sign which was on a hill when suddenly I lost total control of the vehicle which crashed into a brick wall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-12-02

Power train

8% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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    2011Complaint volume 485 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2011-03-24Power train11V145000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2011-07-04Steering11V315000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2013-04-04Equipment13E010000 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.

    Remedy: 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…

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    2013-06-10Air bags13V176000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
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    2015-03-03Electrical system, visibility14V631000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2015-06-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-12-07 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
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    2015-12-04Engineering analysisClosed 2016-07-06 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
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    2016-08-11Air bags16V288000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2018-02-28Air bags18V021000 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,...

    Remedy: 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.

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    2019-02-04Air bags19V018000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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    2019-07-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2019-12-12 Seat belt buckle bracket failure
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    2020-03-26Seat belts19V680000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    Date not on fileAir bags11V528000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 right hand drive (Rhd) Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011.

    Remedy: 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2011 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 147 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 88 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 83 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V528000 · Air bags
  • Recall 11V145000 · Power train
  • Recall 11V315000 · Steering
  • Recall 13E010000 · Equipment
  • Recall 13V176000 · Air bags
  • Recall 14V631000 · Electrical system, visibility
  • Recall 16V288000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V021000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V018000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V680000 · Seat belts
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FAQ

Is the 2011 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Jeep Wrangler is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Jeep Wrangler?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Jeep Wrangler have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.