How common are suspension, wheels & tire problems on the 2011 Jeep Wrangler?

NHTSA lists 44 complaints in this area for the 2011 model year, accounting for 9% of the 485 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler death wobble?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the suspension, wheels & tires area on this model year.

At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2011 Wrangler is 45,500 miles.

Did the suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data records 1 crash and 1 injury linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, with no fires reported.

How does 2011 compare to other Wrangler years for this problem area?

The 2011 Wrangler's 9% share of complaints in this area is higher than most years from 2012-2017, but lower than 2018 through 2021, which each reached 19-20%.

2011 Jeep Wrangler Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 44 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, 9% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 45,500 miles. No related recall is listed for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 44; 9% of 485
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 45,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners describe the 'death wobble': violent, uncontrollable shaking of the front end and steering wheel after hitting a bump, sometimes recurring multiple times on the same vehicle.
The wobble often starts at highway speeds around 55-60 mph and worsens when the driver brakes, making it hard to stay in the lane.
Some owners report wheel studs shearing off while driving, causing a tire to dismount from the vehicle.
Others report tire tread or sidewall failures, including blowouts on tires with substantial remaining tread life.
A separate complaint describes a clunking noise at low speeds traced to loose upper anti-sway bar fasteners on the front suspension.
Dealers in several cases inspected the vehicles, replaced steering dampers or balanced tires, but the shaking issue frequently returned.

When 2011 Jeep Wrangler suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 14, 2011, latest Jun 10, 2026.

44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Jun 2026; peak Mar 2015 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Wrangler model year

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

200559 (9%)
200683 (11%)
2007104 (19%)
2008122 (14%)
200975 (20%)
201056 (8%)
201144 (9%)
201225 (3%)
201330 (5%)
201429 (4%)
201522 (5%)
201617 (4%)
201713 (4%)
2018364 (20%)
2019140 (19%)
202058 (10%)
2021190 (20%)
202259 (15%)
202340 (11%)
202425 (3%)
20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels & tire problems on the 2011 Jeep Wrangler?: NHTSA lists 44 complaints in this area for the 2011 model year, accounting for 9% of the 485 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler death wobble?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the suspension, wheels & tires area on this model year.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2011 Wrangler is 45,500 miles.
Did the suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data records 1 crash and 1 injury linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, with no fires reported.
How does 2011 compare to other Wrangler years for this problem area?: The 2011 Wrangler's 9% share of complaints in this area is higher than most years from 2012-2017, but lower than 2018 through 2021, which each reached 19-20%.