2011 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 58about this part
- Share
- 12%of 485 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 58 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, 12% of the 485 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've experiencing a terrible wobbling when driving on the highway.I only drive back and forward to work. I do not off road at all!! I almost caused an accident the other day coming from work. It was terrible to say the least. I'm really afraid to use my Jeep and will never let my family it... Please advise what I can do to get it fix . I've taking it to the dealer several times already with no results.”
NHTSA complaint #11390813, filed 2021-01, 99,000 miles“The on going death wobble issue. This last incident , I was coming home from work on the florida turnpike doing about 60 MPH and it happened again and I lost total control of the Jeep and almost got hit by an 18 wheeler... Luckily I managed to cut to my right before he hit me.”
NHTSA complaint #11405332, filed 2021-03, 99,000 miles“Death wobble. Any time a bump is hit with the Jeep above 35mph, it goes into the death wobble, which doesn't go away until the car is stopped. I've tried fixing everything possible, but it still happens. I understand this is a common problem, but it certainly seems life-threatening, as the Jeep feels like it is going to break into pieces!”
NHTSA complaint #10875383, filed 2016-06, 57,000 miles“Very bad wobble in front end ....happens at any speed , but the faster you go the worse it gets (Jeep death wobble) ....dealer said it is the tires ....but I should not have to change my tires every 6 months .......I have had close calls on the highway going 65 miles an hour when the death wobble starts Jeep is a 2011 I have had it for almost 5 years ....have taken to dealer for this more times than I can remember.”
NHTSA complaint #10859994, filed 2016-04, 22,000 miles“1.top intermittently leaks on/near the passenger door, and when there is snow the top acts like a sponge and saturates leaking water everywhere inside the Jeep. I have driven and been in soft tops most of my life and I have never seen a soft top saturate that badly that it soaks the inside of the Jeep. …”
NHTSA complaint #10442656, filed 2012-01, 600 milesRelated recalls
- 11V315000Jun 8, 2011Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2011, Liberty 2011, Chrysler Town And Country 2011 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10159313Mar 14, 2019The SKU is a Tie Rod Center Stud. The Customer commnunication requested return of unsold inventory to inpsect for possible incorrect direction threads (right hand rather than…
- 10217579Mar 24, 2017Clockspring Replacement (X68 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves diagnosing the clockspring/Steering Angle Sensor (SAS).If the diagnostic tests indicate the…
- 10188695May 8, 2013New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? M31050813 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2008 through 2012 model year (JK) Jeep Wrangler vehicles…
- 10136873May 8, 2013New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? M31050813 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2008 through 2012 model year (JK) Jeep Wrangler vehicles…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 | 72 | 10% |
| 2023 | 57 | 15% |
| 2022 | 86 | 21% |
| 2021 | 255 | 27% |
| 2020 | 239 | 39% |
| 2019 | 447 | 60% |
| 2018 | 1,117 | 61% |
| 2017 | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 | 28 | 6% |
| 2015 | 29 | 6% |
| 2014 | 26 | 4% |
| 2013 | 167 | 25% |
| 2012 | 204 | 24% |
| 2011 | 58 | 12% |
| 2010 | 66 | 10% |
| 2009 | 65 | 17% |
| 2008 | 156 | 18% |
| 2007 | 138 | 25% |
| 2006 | 86 | 12% |
| 2005 | 58 | 9% |
| 2004 | 67 | 35% |
| 2003 | 14 | 14% |
| 2002 | 10 | 9% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 31 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Jeep Wrangler
145 complaintsFuel system
99 complaintsElectrical system
83 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology