2011 Jeep Wrangler Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 56,445 miles. The words owners use most often: “clock spring” (13% of reports).
- 83electrical system complaints
- 56,445median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 24%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Clock spring: mentioned in 11 of 83 complaints (13%)
- Electrical visibility: mentioned in 6 of 83 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 60 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 83 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 3 | 27% | — |
| 2025 Wrangler | 38 | 54% | — |
| 2024 Wrangler | 417 | 56% | 15,000 |
| 2023 Wrangler | 195 | 53% | 16,500 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 172 | 43% | 30,000 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 308 | 32% | 23,915 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 180 | 29% | 60,000 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 151 | 20% | 17,800 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 268 | 15% | 15,000 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 45 | 14% | 25,000 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 57 | 12% | 37,000 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 81 | 17% | 34,000 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 82 | 12% | 30,000 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 102 | 16% | 56,000 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 147 | 18% | 47,000 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 83 | 17% | 56,445 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 86 | 13% | 67,000 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 35 | 9% | 77,266 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 178 | 20% | 75,500 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 82 | 15% | 78,000 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 26 | 4% | 65,000 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 20 | 3% | 64,280 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 12 | 6% | 75,500 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 9 | 9% | 34,213 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 7 | 6% | 24,000 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 37 | 22% | 105,000 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 23 | 9% | 82,022 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 53 | 25% | 79,500 |
| 1998 Wrangler | 58 | 22% | 65,000 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 14 | 3% | 74,000 |
| 1996 Wrangler | 1 | 50% | 15,000 |
| 1995 Wrangler | 13 | 6% | 40,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior; electrical system
Problem: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Jeep just quit while driving. Towed to dealershipâ¦.dealership told us it was the TIPM and they couldnât get another one for at least a year. No other options given. Had to tow the vehicle to my house from there!!!!! This is a known problem/recall for my Jeep her but for some reason my VIN…
I have had my transmission in my jeep Wrangler fixed five times it is still barely working. As well as I am having an extremely bad death wobble when I drive, which is very unsafe for me and my son when we are in the vehicle. We have been trying to keep getting it fixed, but it seems like nothing…
When braking since these lights are on it will cause issue with the brakes themselves as if they donât want to brake fully. Now Iâm a 32 year old man and am aware of making sure your brakes are good and fully functioning. Iâve noticed also the steering when slowing down too from this. Nothing…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Jeep Wranglers have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 83 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler (17% of the 485 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Jeep Wrangler electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 56,445 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2011 Jeep Wrangler?
The most frequent phrase is “clock spring”, in 11 of 83 complaints, followed by “electrical visibility” (6).
Other 2011 Jeep Wrangler problems
See all 2011 Jeep Wrangler problems or electrical system problems across all Wrangler years.