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.
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.
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.