2011 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 6%of 485 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,076miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of the 485 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,076 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I went for brakes prior to 30,000. Vehicle had 25,000 miles and the rotor could not be cut... It rotted through. I had to replace 1 rotor all others were fine. Could have possibly affected many other vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10807781, filed 2015-12, 25,138 miles“On above date, while driving my 2011 Jeep, on rt 206 in upstate ny, my vehicles brakes locked up at 55mph the vehicle was taken to a Jeep dealership in sidney ny where nothing wrong was found with the Jeep. On 9-1-11 I took the vehicle to grand prix Jeep in hicksville,ny and a defect was discovered in both the master cylinder and the brake power booster. My vehicle was in the dealership for approx 7 days. This vehicle was bought by me on 8-23-11.”
NHTSA complaint #10424038, filed 2011-09, 245 miles“I have a 2011 Jeep Wrangler unlimited rubicon, I bought it new and it has not been off road except in a field or two and the only mud it has seen is from the road. It has not been lifted nor does it have over sized tires. I have had my electronic stability control light come on a few times in the 6 years I have had the vehicle, but it has always went right back off. It and the ABS came on a few weeks ago and will not go off, because it thinks my vehicle is sliding or spinning, the right front brakes will grab and it cuts the power to the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11044032, filed 2017-11, 80,300 miles“2011jeep Wrangler sahara left rear brake has frozen while applied and caused excessive heat and parts damaged on 3 separate ocassions. Entire brake assembly was repaired and replaced with new components after each failure but continues to be a problem. Vehicle is in motion at any speed on any surface to happen. Tire damage and brake loss is a possibility if driven with this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11221456, filed 2019-06, 30,000 miles“Purchased 2011 sahara manual 2dr in 3/2016. On 2/24/2021 noticed smoke and burning smell coming from left front side as I was returning home from a doctor visit on local 4 lane 35 MPH highway. Stopped at local Jeep dealer,ross Jeep, 2 blocks away and fire was visible from left front wheel. Was told fire due to brake seized causing fire to rotor/brake. 22,000 miles currently on Jeep. Have serviced regularly as recommended and garaged with no off road driving. Mechanic/dealer suggested new brakes and rotors on front of Jeep. …”
NHTSA complaint #11397866, filed 2021-02, 22,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10216338Nov 21, 2012Flash: RHR, RHW Or RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHR, RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 21 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 14 | 3% |
| 2021 | 27 | 3% |
| 2020 | 13 | 2% |
| 2019 | 32 | 4% |
| 2018 | 68 | 4% |
| 2017 | 78 | 25% |
| 2016 | 137 | 30% |
| 2015 | 136 | 28% |
| 2014 | 75 | 11% |
| 2013 | 67 | 10% |
| 2012 | 52 | 6% |
| 2011 | 30 | 6% |
| 2010 | 41 | 6% |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% |
| 2008 | 52 | 6% |
| 2007 | 41 | 7% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 9% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 | 14 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 27 | 7% |
| 1995 | 70 | 35% |
| 1994 | 29 | 19% |
| 1993 | 20 | 19% |
| 1992 | 12 | 16% |
| 1991 | 20 | 26% |
| 1990 | 28 | 35% |
| 1989 | 12 | 19% |
| 1988 | 9 | 18% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2011 Jeep Wrangler
145 complaintsFuel system
99 complaintsElectrical system
83 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSuspension
39 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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