2011 Jeep Wrangler acceleration problems

Filed Mar 18, 2024 · Acceleration · CA

The horn, cruise control and radio controls on the steering wheel don't work. The dealership has advised that this repair will cost $1,400 plus if it is not covered by a recall. The diagnostic does not show any codes, but the general consensus is that the symptoms are caused by a failed clock spring. I bought the jeep in this condition.

Filed Sep 8, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · CO

UNKNOWN but suspected deterioration of steering column clock spring. Radio controls and horn stopped working, then the cruise control stopped working.

Filed Sep 4, 2020 · Acceleration, Airbags · 64,320 miles · CA

First my horn stopped working then the buttons on the steering wheel quit working then the radio started getting all static but at first when radio started being static the cd player still worked and then the cd player would play intermittenly and not a sound in radio mode now now cd , no radio, no steering wheel button and no horn. The cruise control light comes on if the button is pressed but that is it. It is important to have a working horn safety!!! I was told it is the clockspring going out and causing all these issues and causeing the amplifier to fail and the stereo malfunction and needing to be replaced. Costing a couple thousand dollars.

Filed Jul 13, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · 113,000 miles · TN

The airbag light comes on and dings intermittently and appears to be not functional. The cruise control does not work intermittently.

Filed Feb 5, 2017 · Acceleration · 85,000 miles · PR

I could not shut the power to the cruise control off until I shut the jeep ignition off. ... While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated to 90 MPH ... Gas pedal was "floored" on its own, and the etc warning light was activated.

Filed Jul 18, 2016 · Acceleration, Steering · 77,100 miles · PA

We have the jeep death wobble. It has happened 3x's since purchase, 06-21-2016 starts when going over bumpy road, maybe 40-45mph. Violently shaking, difficult to control steering. Bounces me out of the seat, teeth rattling, feel like windows will break. Stops shaking when I touch brake pedal. Very scary. Cruise/speed control only works part-time and radio buttons 5 and 6 do not light up like 1-4. I fear they have been "bounced apart" maybe. I live in butler co, pa the birthplace of the jeep. Jeep must come through and fix this. This is embarrassing for jeep people let alone dangerous. Help!

Filed Jan 10, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 9,000 miles · CA

Continuing failure of electric clock spring/ cruise / horn systems. It has been to dealer 4 times and "fixed" and then re-fails within a short amount of miles. 6314, 9057, 10730, 18456 and is currently failing again(22000). Back to dealer as soon as I can schedule. I will first notice that the cruise control will not turn on and some times the horn will not work. However sometimes if I can honk the horn and then the cruise control will start working again; maybe for a few 100's of a few 1,000 miles. I am worry about the possible failure of the air bag if this keeps up. Please advice. My dealer keeps trying, but jeep need to resolve! Thanks. I will upload copies of my prior 4 service documents.

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 83,000 miles · AR

I currently own a 2011 jeep wrangler that is experiencing some electrical issues. Currently the airbag light is on and there is a chime indicating such. This chime occurs approximately every 1 to 2 minutes. At about the same time the airbag light problem occurred, the other controls on the steering wheel such as the horn, cruise control and radio controls stopped functioning. I contacted jeep (chrysler) about the issue and was told they would contact me within 24-48 hours concerning this issue. Approximately 10 days went by and I had not heard back from jeep. I contacted jeep and was told that they will not fix this issue. I explained to them the safety concerns with not having a working horn and a questionable airbag. This did not seem to be an issue that they were to concerned about. I've been in law enforcement for several years now, and I cannot stress enough about the importance of having a functioning airbag. This is coming from some of the accidents that I have either witnessed or worked as an investigating officer. I have found through research that several earlier model (2007-2008) jeep wranglers have been recalled for similar issues. This is a recurring problem and I am sure you have received complaints on this issue in the past. This is my second jeep and the company replaced the part that was causing the issue before. It was a 2007. This part is referred to as a clock spring and cost over $500.00 to replace. I would like for this issue to be addressed before someone is gravely affected.

Filed Mar 29, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 49,000 miles · MI

Air bag warning light comes on intermittently, and speed control works intermittently. Problem was diagnosed as a defective clock spring in the steering column.

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Acceleration · 6,594 miles · NV

Cruise control does not work (multiple times fixed).