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2011 Jeep Wrangler repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 61 repairs.
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2011 Jeep Wrangler repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (52%)

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Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Jeep Wrangler

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Jeep Wrangler in Texas, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2014
Dec 2012

18000 mi
water leaks on driver and passenger floor mat. 
Jan 2014 problem starting. Battery was replaced. car was idling rough. check egine light came on. P0306 misfire in cylinder 6. Replaced driver side cylinder head. water leaks. floor mats wet on driver and passenger side. constant problem everytime it rains. occasionally when ever it gets cold outside the outside temp gauge display reads incorrect. sometimes it does not display at all, just -----. sometimes it will read -50 when its 35 degrees outside. 

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2011 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Wrangler in Colorado, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2022
Apr 2020

68323 mi

US $300
Fuel line leak, spraying gas on motor, lines replaced 
Jeep Wrangler in California, United States
Nov 2013 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013

21000 mi
Touch screen display of the nag/radio unit (730N) stopped responding to touch 
Jeep Wrangler in Utah, United States
May 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2021

121300 mi

US $700
Leaking front axle, both seals were replaced and gear oil was replaced. 
May 2022

123000 mi

US $100
Slight oil leak from oil pan area, replaced upper oil pan gasket Check engine for EGR valve, replaced EGR valve 
Jeep Wrangler in Austria
Nov 2011 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

42160 mi

€12000
Engine complete write off due to destroyed camshaft. Jeep refused to assist with goodwill payment. Was unable to afford repair and sold non-running vehicle a few months later. 

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2011 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Wrangler in Georgia, United States
Dec 2014 - May 2019
Aug 2018

131000 mi

US $2500
Rear brakes and rotors replaced Drive Shaft replaced EPS system leak 
Jeep Wrangler in Colorado, United States
Jun 2017 - Feb 2021
Feb 2018

130000 mi

US $400
Replaced leaking heater core 
May 2018

136000 mi

US $200
Heater core was leaking at 90 degree bend where tubes entered heater core 
Jeep Wrangler in Georgia, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

25000 mi

US $25
Rear taillight wouldn't work. I replace lamp several times but new bulb wouldn't work. I took it to the dealer and they said it was a bad bulb. 
Jeep Wrangler in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2016
Apr 2012

8500 mi
Cruise Control button no longer turned cruise control on 
Dec 2014

43000 mi

US $12
Passenger seat recline handle broke 
Jeep Wrangler in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2011 - Dec 2016
Jan 2016

18600 mi

C $300
idler pulley assembly had worn bearing so chose to replace whole assembly and serpentine belt more as preventative. had rattle in rear end going over bumps - the shop found rusted heat shield had come loose - rust enlarged hole allowing rattle. Shop added washer and reset screw hold up heat shield over exhaust pipe. 
May 2016

65100 mi
replaced engine computer - O2 sensors triggering check engine light transmission cooler lines were leaking slightly so they chose to replace lines 
Aug 2016

68760 mi

C $1000
full rotor, caliper and brake replacement on rear - piston seized - parts are OEM and hard to find other than dealer 
Jeep Wrangler in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

84000 mi
Oil leak at oil pan gasket. Diagnosed but not repaired. Est is $300.00 
Jun 2021

105000 mi

US $2800
Replace hi pressure line 

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2011 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Wrangler in Texas, United States
Aug 2014 - Sep 2016
Feb 2016

34000 mi
Now going on 6 years old with very low mileage, but the engine continues to excessively burn oil (no oil leaks whatsoever) 
Jeep Wrangler in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2011 - Jun 2013
Dec 2011

9920 mi
Leaking windshield seals. Diagnosed and repaired under warranty. Car sputtered and died intermittently. Adjusting door; leaking into drivers side footwell. Random stalling being looked at? 
Jan 2012

18280 mi
The dealership replaced all the lifters and pushrods to rectify a ticking noise that appeared, even when warm or cold. 
Sep 2012

21080 mi
TSB completed for steering wheel audio control issue. No problems occurred on my vehicle. 
Nov 2012

22320 mi
Engine clatter at cold start. Replaced lifters and pushrods again. . Replaced lifters and pushrods again. 
Dec 2012

22320 mi
Repeated clatter. Now piston slap. 
Mar 2013

25420 mi
Replaced engine entirely. 
Jeep Wrangler in Maryland, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2022
Dec 2011

7000 mi

US $400
Replaced the headlights and the headlight wiring harness. 
Aug 2017

114000 mi

US $580
Power steering pump discharge hose ruptured. Dealer replaced power steering hose, filled and vented the power steering system. 
Jun 2018

119000 mi

US $10
Right turn signal failed. Replaced bulb, cleaned relay contacts. 
Jan 2022

120000 mi

US $125
Replaced the PC valve. 
Jeep Wrangler in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2022
Apr 2014

59700 mi

US $1800
Clutch lining wore out. When the clutch kit (included pressure plate and disc/lining) was installed, for a minimal additional labor charge the dealer replaced other associated parts subject to wear: clutch release bearing, flywheel, and pilot bearing. 
Sep 2015

89000 mi

US $100
Chime that indicated the key is in the ignition switch and the door is open would not stop when key was removed. Ignition switch was replaced. 
Aug 2017

115000 mi

US $100
Replace rear sliders 
Dec 2017

125000 mi

US $100
Small oil leak. About 2 tablespoons/day. 
Jun 2021

172000 mi

US $100
Cable for shifter for 4WD system broke. 

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2011 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Wrangler in Florida, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2015
Nov 2013

14000 mi
Center Console Lock did not function properly. Took car to dealer to diagnose. Returned to have parts replaced. Dealer did not complete job, returned to have finished. Still not complete, returned again to have job completed. 
Jeep Wrangler in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2011 - Jan 2013
Nov 2011

6200 mi
oil leak between transmission and transfer case booth seals replaced oil leak between transmission and transfer case booth seals replaced under warranty km 9500  
Dec 2011

7440 mi
Another freedom roof leak done...seal replaced. 
Apr 2012

9300 mi
whistle in heater blower horn quit brought to dealer , a short was found between the 2 fuses and the horn . repaired on warranty No horn took jeep to dealer . waited about 1 hour , found short in wires between fuses and horn . repair successful.. On warranty . 
Jun 2012

11780 mi
shudder when in reverse on an incline. Dealer said torque convertor is slipping will have to be replaced. When I looked up the problem on the computer it seems a common problem on this auto transmission. they rebuilt the complete trans and replaced the torque convertor. Tried to blame it on me because I had changed the air intake. Replaced the stock intake to make them happy, still shudders in reverse. 
Jul 2012

11980 mi
jeep went in for 20000 km service + trans is still shuddering in reverse and sometimes forward gears Drive and Second 
Dec 2012

15500 mi
problem with traction control. flashed computer and reset the anti skid and traction control seems to work now. had 25000 service done at same time. transmission still shifts hard and shudders 
Jan 2013

7440 mi
Transmission still shuddered when last had it. 
Jeep Wrangler in New Hampshire, United States
Nov 2011 - Apr 2016
Jul 2014

7000 mi

US $100
Wireless control module failed. Replaced by dealer in one day under Chrysler service contract. 
Jeep Wrangler in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2014 - Aug 2018
Dec 2014

35000 mi
Water leaks around driver and passenger doors when it rains leaving the floor soaked. Still looking for places to seal the door. 
Feb 2018

78000 mi

US $700
Both front wheel bearings replaced. 
Jeep Wrangler in Michigan, United States
Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
May 2018

64135 mi

US $404
Both front and rear driveshaft CV boots at the transfer case where cracked and lost all grease in the joints. Led to failure in the driveshafts and had to be replaced. Replaced with Tom Woods Driveshafts with 1310 Double Cardon U-Joints instead. 

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