2011 Jeep Wrangler Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 485 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,492miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, 0% of the 485 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,492 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hood latches failed 3 days after vehicle purchase. Hood blew into the windshield obstructing my view at highway speeds. Dealership claims they are not responsible for damages as the vehicle was sold as is, but states the vehicle passed safety inspections and was able to be driven on public roads. Insurance company is currently investigating. No warning lamps upon incident.”
NHTSA complaint #11754614, filed 2026-08, 94,984 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the front power door lock made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the front power door lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10744624, filed 2015-07, 50,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
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 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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