2011 Jeep Wrangler: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2011 Jeep Wrangler: 10 recalls, 485 owner complaints and up to 17 mpg combined.
Recalls
10 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #11V145000 · 2011 · 18,326 vehicles
What's wrong: Some vehicles May experience a degradation of fastener torque for various front and rear axle attachments to the chassis module.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Steering Vehicle recall #11V315000 · 2011 · 11,096 vehicles
What's wrong: Some of these vehicles May have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.
Why it matters: 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…
The 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #11V528000 · 2011 · 5,437 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #13V176000 · 2013 · 5,440 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles have airbag clockspring assemblies that could experience broken airbag circuits.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Visibility (wipers, glass), Electrical Vehicle recall #14V631000 · 2014 · 313,772 vehicles
What's wrong: Corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector May result in an electrical short.
Why it matters: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V288000 · 2016 · 7,196 vehicles
What's wrong: The clockspring assembly May become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V352000 · 2016 · 4,648,270 vehicles
What's wrong: 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,…
Why it matters: 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…
The 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…
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V021000 · 2018 · 328,177 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: An inflator explosion May result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V018000 · 2019 · 1,413,222 vehicles
What's wrong: Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure May cause the inflator to explode.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #19V680000 · 2019 · 11,463 vehicles
What's wrong: The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap May fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Equipment Equipment recall #13E010000 · 2013 · 15,836 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 20 mention a fire, 13 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (145): the most common themes are warning light on (53).
- Fuel & propulsion (88): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (28), fire / smoke (10), leaks (5).
- Electrical (83): the most common themes are electrical failure (32), fire / smoke (15).
- Steering (58): the most common themes are steering problems (27).
The 2011 Jeep Wrangler has 485 owner complaints, ranking #14 of 37 Wrangler model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 428). Complaints peaked in 2015 (78 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 50,510 miles. Neighboring years: 2010 (686 complaints, 10 recalls), 2012 (834 complaints, 9 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 | Regular |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2011 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 vehicle recalls for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2011 Jeep Wrangler problems?
Owners have filed 485 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (145), fuel & propulsion (88), electrical (83).
What gas mileage does the 2011 Jeep Wrangler get?
EPA ratings run up to 17 mpg combined (3.8 L, Manual 6-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
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