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2011 Jeep Wrangler Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 479 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2011 Jeep Wrangler

The 2011 Jeep Wrangler is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
479
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
13
Crashes + Injuries
20 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Jeep Wrangler (11)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V018000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V680000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V021000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V352000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V288000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V315000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13E010000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V631000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V528000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V145000

Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2011 Jeep Wrangler

Based on 479 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
113
Fuel/propulsion System
75
Electrical System
71
Steering
57
Power Train
33
Structure
21
Unknown Or Other
19
Engine
19
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Jeep Wrangler — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 681 complaints 2011 479 complaints 2012 827 complaints 2013 645 complaints 2014 642 complaints 2015 446 complaints
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Jeep Wrangler

Is the 2011 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Jeep Wrangler has 11 recalls and 479 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Jeep Wrangler have?
The 2011 Jeep Wrangler has 11 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Jeep Wrangler?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler are: Air Bags, Fuel/propulsion System, Electrical System, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Jeep Wrangler safe to buy?
The 2011 Jeep Wrangler has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Jeep Wrangler should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Jeep Wrangler.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.