Recall Register

2011 Jeep Wrangler: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: do not driveCampaign 19V018000. NHTSA received the report on . 1,413,222 units. Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

Remedy of campaign 19V018000, in the NHTSA record

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 advisory: do not driveCampaign 18V021000. NHTSA received the report on . 328,177 units. Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

Remedy of campaign 18V021000, in the NHTSA record

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.

1 more campaign has an NHTSA advisory. The recall campaigns section shows each one.

Do-not-drive advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The newest campaign is 19V680000. NHTSA received the report on 26 Sep 2019. The NHTSA record gives the component Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 6 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 19V680000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

10 campaigns, newest first. 6,762,399 units in total.

  • 19V680000Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
  • 19V018000Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
  • 18V021000Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
  • 16V352000Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
  • 16V288000Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
  • 14V631000Electrical System
  • 13V176000Air Bags
  • 11V528000Air Bags / Frontal
  • 11V315000Steering / Column
  • 11V145000Power Train / Axle Assembly

  1. 19V680000Received . 11,463 units.

    Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number VA6. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 19V018000Received . 1,413,222 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number V01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 18V021000Received . 328,177 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number U03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 16V352000Received . 4,648,270 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number S43. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 16V288000Received . 7,196 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number S40. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 14V631000Received . 313,772 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number P61. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 13V176000Received . 5,440 units.

    Air Bags

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number M31. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 11V528000Received . 5,437 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. Manufacturer campaign number L37.

  9. 11V315000Received . 11,096 units.

    Steering / Column

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. Manufacturer campaign number L23. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 11V145000Received . 18,326 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. Manufacturer campaign number L09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2011 Jeep Wrangler
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
EA21002Engineering analysisDesiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureAir Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module17 Sep 2021Open
PE19008Preliminary evaluationSeat belt buckle bracket failureSeat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly29 Jul 201912 Dec 201919V680000
EA19001Engineering analysisElectrical overstressAir Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module19 Apr 201919 Sep 202420V024
EA15007Engineering analysisAir Bag Clockspring Wiring FailureAir Bags4 Dec 20156 Jul 201616V288000
PE15025Preliminary evaluationAir Bag Clockspring Wiring FailureAir Bags19 Jun 20157 Dec 2015
DP14004Defect petitionTotally Integrated Power Module FailureElectrical System25 Sep 201424 Jul 2015

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19860
  2. 19875
  3. 19883
  4. 19894
  5. 19904
  6. 19916
  7. 19924
  8. 19933
  9. 19942
  10. 19951
  11. 19960
  12. 19973
  13. 19982
  14. 19991
  15. 20001
  16. 20013
  17. 20022
  18. 20030
  19. 20041
  20. 20051
  21. 20063
  22. 20078
  23. 20087
  24. 20096
  25. 201010
  26. 201110
  27. 20129
  28. 20136
  29. 20144
  30. 20153
  31. 20165
  32. 20175
  33. 201814
  34. 20199
  35. 202012
  36. 202115
  37. 202215
  38. 202314
  39. 202411
  40. 20254
  41. 20263

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Recall Register. 2011 Jeep Wrangler: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/jeep/wrangler/2011/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler?
6,762,399 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Jeep Wrangler have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 92 recall campaigns for the Jeep Wrangler, model years 1986 to 2026. 10 of them name the 2011 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2011 Jeep Wrangler open?
1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 6 that name this model year.