general problems of the 2011 Jeep Wrangler - part 1

My Jeep Wrangler abs module has failed and needs to be replaced. But Jeep decided not to make this part anymore and now me and a lot of others can’t get a new abs module. My Jeep is way too dangerous to drive now. When accelerating from a stop the vehicle barely kicks in like the tires don’t know what direction to move. When I’m coming to a stop the breaks don’t work right due to the abs module. This is a big safety concern and Jeep needs to be held accountable and fix this issue. This is a major issue and needs to addressed before people get into accidents. I’m sure some people already have.

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 is working. As well as my lights have been going in and out on my dashboard, which is again unsafe during the night. I am afraid for me and my sons safety and we are not wanting to keep driving this vehicle as well it barely passed emissions so I can get my tag for my plates. We are wanting to get something safer for me and my family.

My vehicle is having a start issue…if I can get it to start…it wii die when trying to drive it…then takes numerous tries to get it to start if it will…. It is doing everything in the recall 14v-438 …not sure why my vehicle is not part of the 640,000 + vehicles that were recalled on this…. Especially since I am having this major issue…any help would b appreciated. . This started in April right b4 we were headed to our main house and we had to leave the vehicle here because we had to be back north. Just got back to florida and now needing to get this taken care of. I have a case # 94417103 thru Jeep cs but they act like they can not help only you? hopefully u can. 512-850-1171. Thx in advance….

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The contacts son stated while driving 25mph the contact was making a right hand turn when the contact was unable to return the steering wheel back into neutral position. The vehicle had crashed into a guardrail where it came to a complete stop and the airbags did not deploy. The occupants both sustained back and neck pain but did not seek medical treatment. The contact stated no warning lights was illuminated. A police report was taken and the vehicle was towed to insurance lot where it was determined that the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.

The on going death wobble issue. This last incident , I was coming home from work on the florida turnpike doing about 60 mph and it happened again and I lost total control of the Jeep and almost got hit by an 18 wheeler. . . Luckily I managed to cut to my right before he hit me.

Jeep was towed to shop due to starter randomly catching on fire. Asked mechanics to check the road walk. They said everything was fine but Jeep bounces all over the road. I have drove many keeps and this isn't normal and is unsafe to drive. Electrical issues with the heated seats. They turn on for 3-4 seconds and shut back off.

I've experiencing a terrible wobbling when driving on the highway. I only drive back and forward to work. I do not off road at all!! I almost caused an accident the other day coming from work. It was terrible to say the least. I'm really afraid to use my Jeep and will never let my family it. . . Please advise what I can do to get it fix . I've taking it to the dealer several times already with no results.

When braking since these lights are on it will cause issue with the brakes themselves as if they don’t want to brake fully. Now I’m a 32 year old man and am aware of making sure your brakes are good and fully functioning. I’ve noticed also the steering when slowing down too from this. Nothing underneath the vehicle is an issue for steering. All steering components are fully functioning. I’ve noticed issues with the clock spring in the Jeep as well. Sometime it comes and goes (most likely and electoral problem) geez who knew! haha, however when I’m turning the airbag light will stay on then go off and the lights on the steering wheel themselves with turn off. They’ve been off for awhile now. Since this is happening on a daily basis. When owing down it’s cause a very big issue for me because it will make the Jeep want to turn in any direction it may feel and sometimes that direction is in another lane mostly on coming traffic! I have not had the Jeep looked at by a dealer but has been by a mechanic with a $3000 scanner and he still has the codes stored for me. No and no.

There is a bad connection with the gears according to the transmission. It's slipping and delayed movement to the vehicle. From time to time, the vehicle will slow down or stop all of a sudden when driving or turning a corner. It's very dangerous especially if someone is on your butt.

While headlights/fog lights on, right turn signal on as vehicle making turn fog lights go off. Intermittent sound with am-fm part of radio, satellite part works fine .

Death wobble. While driving.

Air bag clock spring does not work. It is a safety hazard. . . . Airbags, horn and cruise control, will not work without this part. In texas, it will not pass inspection. This is a safety issue and needs to be advised to becoming a recall for Jeep Wranglers that were build in the same plant as mine Jeep.

I experienced a "violent" shaking of my 2011 Jeep Wrangler unlimited twice before taking it into the shop. The first time, in late October 2018, I was going around 40mph and was on a busy one lane highway. I had never felt anything like it before. The Jeep began to shake back and forth violently. I slowed down and the shake went away. The second time was 4 or 5 days later on an interstate. This time the Jeep (going about 55mph) shook so much, it pulled the car into the passing lane before slowing down and maintaining control of the vehicle. I got off the highway and found a less busy road to get home. I took the Jeep in to get looked at and they replaced the "track bar" for $500. Two days later the same incident occurred again and has happened once or twice since, each time going between 40mph and 60mph. Based on the experiences I have had, I cannot afford to drive the car anymore. I have a baby daughter born just a week ago and am not willing to risk having the Jeep falling apart, roll over, or veer into oncoming traffic.

The axel assembly. Jeep has extremely low miles and I have nothing but issues with the axels at the front of my Jeep.

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel stiffened and became difficult to turn. In addition, the battery and overheat warning indicators illuminated and the temperature gauge increased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (frey motors at 409 valley st, lewistown, PA 17044) where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced and the air condition hose was fractured. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was no recall in reference to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,580.

Death wobble, dealerships are not telling buyers this may be a problem with their Jeep. I have developed this problem without knowing what it was and was a terrible experience. Will not drive it on the highway anymore and checked to have it fixed and they want $700! that is not right, especially if they are not sure it will fix it.

Front end: I replaced track bar and steering damper at 27,221 miles on the vehicle. Bar bent under normal driving and road conditions which is upon paved roads. This car doesn't go off road and I replaced a part that should last for well over this short mileage life. In the service end of the business (at the Jeep dealer) this was called "the tire death roll" for when this happens all manor of vehicle control is minimal. I experienced this 3 times upon my drive out of town for a trip as I was at highway speeds and this would happen as I made connections from one freeway system to another. I took the car in to find out what was wrong so it could be fixed and then finished my trip. I have reported this to the fiat Chrysler group to reimburse me for the costs associated for fixing an inferior part. There response was since I didn't purchase an "extended vehicle warranty: it's not their problem. I have gone out to google "tire death roll" on Jeeps and it seems pretty common, which seems pretty negligent on their end. If it's a "know issue", then when car come in for service or recalls they should look at the "bar and damper" since it seems to die pretty quickly in Jeeps and need to be replaced commonly. This reminds me of the explorer and it "issues for many years". I told the fiat case worker" that the car only has 27,221 miles on it. Yes the car is 6 years old but rarely driven, and front end steering parts should last longer than what I experienced, extended warranty or not. No one want to experience loss of vehicle control on a highway ramp at 50 or 60 miles and hour on a smooth curve in the road. This "tire death roll" experience happens when the car is being driven on a highway in my instance, not when one turns at intersection lights.

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the clock spring fractured and caused the steering wheel functions to be disabled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 57,000.

We have the Jeep death wobble. It has happened 3x's since purchase, 06-21-2016 starts when going over bumpy road, maybe 40-45mph. Violently shaking, difficult to control steering. Bounces me out of the seat, teeth rattling, feel like windows will break. Stops shaking when I touch brake pedal. Very scary. Cruise/speed control only works part-time and radio buttons 5 and 6 do not light up like 1-4. I fear they have been "bounced apart" maybe. I live in butler CO, PA the birthplace of the Jeep. Jeep must come through and fix this. This is embarrassing for Jeep people let alone dangerous. Help!.

Death wobble- Chrysler/Jeep as long covered up the issue with their Wranglers "wobbling" uncontrollably when driving over the slightest bump in the road. This is due to faulty wheel bearings/traction bars/ and steering. This issue has been going on for year and needs to be fixed correctly and cheaply. Cheap parts and fixed cause death.

Death wobble. Any time a bump is hit with the Jeep above 35mph, it goes into the death wobble, which doesn't go away until the car is stopped. I've tried fixing everything possible, but it still happens. I understand this is a common problem, but it certainly seems life-threatening, as the Jeep feels like it is going to break into pieces!.

Traveling on highway over 45mpr, over minor bumpy entrance to overpass, my vehicle experiences the known "death wobble". Nbc news I-team reported on this very same Jeep manufacturing issue. My rubicon immediately began shaking uncontrollably and I had to slow down to approximately 15 mpr. The first time it happened. Now, it happens all the time in the same area. The road is straight, no turns and the "bumps" are not pot-holes. I have to hang on to the steering wheel very tight and pray no car is next to me. My tires are aligned and I have them inspected regularly. My dealership said it's a known problem and they actually have a "couple of roads by the dealership they test drive their Chrysler & Jeep vehicles with that problem because it always happens. " today was the latest event and I contacted my Jeep dealership.

I was driving down the highway at approximately 45mph, and I experienced a wobble/vibration/shaking in the steering. I slowed down to approximately 40mph, and arrived at my destination. A few days later, I was driving down the highway again at approximately 50mph, and my Jeep started violently wobbling/shaking/vibration to the point where I could barely maintain control of my Jeep. Upon slowing down to approximately 35mph, the Jeep continued to wobble/shake/vibrate violently to the point where I had to pull off of the road. I checked tires for looseness and did not find that they were loose. I got back in my Jeep and continued to my desitination driving under the speed limit at approximately 35mph with my four way hazard lights flashing because I was afraid of losing control of my Jeep. Once I got to my destination, I proceeded to pull off the passenger front tire to check for anything out of the ordinary that would explain the wobble/vibration/shaking. Nothing looked damaged/low on fluid/broken so I put the tire back on. I then proceeded to a tire business and had all four tires balanced and rotated. The wobble/shaking/vibration seemed to improve but this did not solve the issue. The Jeep continued to wobble/shake/vibrate when trying to slow down therefore this is an ongoing issue. The steering stabilizer has also been replaced which seems to make this issue worse and the issue is still not resolved. I am afraid to drive it now due to safety issues/concerns.

The air bag light has been turning on and off, it is mostly on. The dealership told me it was the "clockspring" and it would be about $500 to repair. I declined to repair because I cannot afford it right now.

I experienced the so- called death wobble last night and this morning on my way home from work. I was going just above 40mph. It feel's like an unbalanced wheel? if I would leave off the throttle just a bit and keep it smooth at 40 mph it would go away. I couldn't imagine the other owners who were going much faster what they must have experienced. This needs fixed and I will be at the dealership expressing my concerns. I hope no one gets hurt by this !.

This has happened on a few occasions I was and am terrified that the vehicle shakes uncontrollably to the point it feels like Jeep will fall apart and you are going to get into a serious accident.

I guess the problem is commonly known as the "death wobble ". I see it now as I search the internet.

The airbag light has come on to report a fault in the system. This is a major problem that Jeep Wrangler jk owners are having. The clock spring is faulty. The right hand drive version of this vehicle has been recalled for the same part. But not the left hand drive? this is most definitely a defective part as after searching on the internet its a wide spread problem and needs to be addressed. Parts failing as soon as 1/12 years. The airbag will not deploy if in an accident.

I was travelling north it had snowed the day prior roads were slick or so I thought the Jeep was steering strange I was traveling up a small incline and took the first of two turns I made the first and lost all control going into the second in to the ditch missing a large tree and bounced out of the ditch and down the ditch on the other side. With my seat belt on I was still thrown all around the cab of the Jeep in pain still thank you. After getting a tow truck we found the steering bar coming off the steering box was off and when we looked closer the shaft on the steering box had broken completely off. I find this hard to be leave that shaft is over a half inch thick. So to sum it up I am very lucky I had not made it to the highway it would no have been a good thing for myself and any other drivers on the highway that night.

While driving about 50mph and then begin to slow down on a major highway. The steering wheel begins to wobble back and forth violently and the whole vehicle shakes like crazy, and the muffler sputters like it is about to shut off. I have had to forcefully stear to the shoulder of the road and my vehichle continues to shake, the only way to get it to stop is to turn it off and restart it. This also happened when my vehichle was sitting in my garage and I turned it on to warm it up, it starts to shake and sputter after about 30 seconds of being turned on. I've heard it called the "death wobble" and I understand why. This has happened numerous times over the last 4 months. The condition seems very dangerous to me.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13v234000 (power train, steering) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The dealers stated that the parts were not available for repair and nationally back ordered. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced the failure.

Traveling about 50 mph in sweeping left turn on smooth, paved road, vehicle began to shake violently, did not want to respond to hard braking and continued until under 25 mph. Tires were close to being worn out, they were replaced with new alignment. Problem has continued with new tires. Jeep was at dealership 3 days and they could not find anything wrong, I want to add they were concerned and very nice but found no problem. Driving home from dealership it happened 3 times and has happened numerous times since. Dealership suggested new tires were bad, but this has now happened on 2 sets of tires. The problem occurs with such violence it is unsafe to driver, passenger, and other vehicles sharing the road. This also happens on roads with bumps on straightway such as might be found in right lane where heavy trucks cause surface deformaties. Our Jeep has no modifications to any part, steering, suspension, shocks, or has tires not recommended for this vehicle.

In 2013 and 2014 my wife complained of the Jeep having the "death wobble" on several occasions when she hit a bump on the highway at speeds of 40 mph or higher. She would slow down to less than 10 mph for the wobbling to stop. The dealership attempted to determine what the issue was but was not able to find anything wrong. We had the same issue with our 2008 Wrangler, and after paying over two thousand dollars in vain attempts to have the problem resolved, and a couple of issues caused by poor workmanship by the dealer, we traded that car in for the 2011 model. My wife seldom drove the Jeep for the next few years due to terminal illness. I started driving it regularly in 2020 and found that the same condition was still occurring. While it does not happen every time I hit a bump at speeds above 40mph. It is occurring more often and more intensely. As a result of the intensity of the vibrations, I no longer will drive the Jeep above 40 mph. It is my opinion that since this issue has been a problem for several models of Jeeps over the past few years, it should be repaired by Chrysler/Jeep at no cost to the owners. This sudden vibration has probably caused accidents especially when one has to slow down suddenly, and should be considered a safety hazard. This has been happening with this Jeep since at least March of 2014.

My clock spring is inop there is a recall for this on right side drive Jeeps well mine is a left side drive with the same issues that the right side drive has why isn't it a recall for all clock springs they are the same part number for both side drives please fix this as it also affects my horn and airbag. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the front driver and passenger side wheels began to shake on five occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to occur and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.