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2011 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 37 brake complaints for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, 8% of that year's 485 total complaints. The failures include 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury, with a median failure mileage of 46,151 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints
37
8% of 485
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
46,151 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Parking or emergency brake fails to hold the vehicle, letting it roll away while parked on an incline or with the engine idling.
  • Brake caliper or rotor overheats or seizes on the left front wheel, producing smoke and a burning smell that can lead to a fire near the wheel.
  • Master cylinder and brake power booster defects cause the brakes to lock up suddenly at highway speed.
  • Rear axle seal and bearing wear alongside worn brake pads and parking brake shoes cause vibration and noise at high speed, found at 46,151 miles.
  • Front brake caliper and rotor issues cause violent shaking and abnormal noise while driving around 60 mph.

When 2011 Jeep Wrangler brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 7, 2011, latest Aug 21, 2026.

2011 Jeep Wrangler brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2011May 2015Apr 2016Nov 2017Jun 2019Jun 2023May 2025Jun 2026
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2011 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2025 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Wrangler model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201047 (7%)
  2. 201137 (8%)
  3. 201275 (9%)
  4. 201379 (12%)
  5. 201481 (12%)
  6. 2015140 (30%)
  7. 2016142 (31%)
  8. 201780 (26%)
  9. 2018111 (6%)
  10. 201940 (5%)
  11. 202016 (3%)
  12. 202126 (3%)
  13. 202214 (4%)
  14. 20237 (2%)
  15. 202420 (3%)
  16. 20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA lists 37 brake complaints for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, which is 8% of the 485 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brake problems on the 2011 Jeep Wrangler.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2011 Wrangler?
The median mileage at failure for reported brake problems is 46,151 miles.
Did the brake problems cause crashes or fires?
Owners reported 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury connected to the brake complaints for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler.
How does the 2011 Wrangler compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2011 Wrangler's brake complaints made up 8% of its total complaints, lower than the 2015 and 2016 model years, which reached 30% and 31% respectively.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.