Was entering onto the interstate when my 2011 jeep wrangler completely shut off, all warning lights on the dash came on, power steering went out, and headlights turned off. Immediately maneuvered the jeep off of the interstate where I sat in 20 degree weather for a half hour before it would start back. Two weeks later I was driving down the interstate in a rain storm and the windshield wipers completely shut off. Once again, we had to carefully get off of the interstate and try to get them working, which we failed to do. Had to wait until the storm passed before we were able to get the vehicle home. My husband is a mechanic and began driving the jeep on a daily basis with a computer hooked to it in hopes to catch a code. Once again, the jeep shut off all power and threw a code for the tipm module. Since then, we've had several instances where the jeep looses all power and shuts off along with the traction control kicking off and on. We bought the jeep and had it for only 3 weeks before the problems began. We've contacted the dealer we purchased from, several jeep dealerships and chrysler directly and received the run around by all of them. We contacted our local jeep dealer where we were told that the tipm modules were a common problem and they were on back order with no estimated time of arrival, but they would call when it came in. That was 8 months ago and still we haven't received a call. I'm always nervous when I drive it now because you never know when is going to shut off in traffic and cause a wreck because you can't get off of the interstate nor can you steer easily. I really wish chrysler would own up to this issue before it kills someone!
2011 Jeep Wrangler acceleration complaints
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Shortly after purchasing my 2011 jeep wrangler I noticed my roof leaking. After numerous attempts to get it fixed it still leaks resulting in mold buildup & fowl odor. My engine does not have the power expected of a new jeep. When I get on the highway my RPM will run high and it takes quite a while to get up to speed. A couple times when going over ridges or bumps in the road, my wheel will vibrate violently & I have very limited control & my brakes will not work appropriately until the shaking stops when I slow.
While traveling on the highway at approximately 55-60 MPH, my 2011 4-door jeep wrangler hit a small bump. The jeep's front-end/steering wheel began to shake uncontrollably. When trying to reduce the speed by braking, the violent shaking only became worse. I was unable to keep the vehicle in the lane which I was driving because of the out-of-control shaking. Had there been other vehicles in the adjacent lanes, there most definitely would have been an accident, with possible injuries, given the rate of speed that I was traveling. I had to reduce the speed of the vehicle simply by not applying the gas or brake, causing cars behind me to have to brake, which in turn could have resulted in additional accidents/injuries. This uncontrollable shaking has occurred in this vehicle approximately 5 times. I have since learned that this is the infamous "death wobble." since this is a known occurrence, especially in jeeps, my concern is why this is not being addressed and being required to be fixed. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle abnormally accelearted to speeds of 60 MPH. The check engine warning light illuminated during the failure yet the vehicle continued to surge while the contact applied the brakes. The contact shifted into neutral and was able to successfully stop the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 23,750.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep wrangler 4x4. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal would sporadically become stuck. The contact stated the vehicle had to be shifted into neutral and the floor mats had to be removed in order to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the contact was told that the failure was unable to be duplicated. The failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage was 4,000.
While accelerating the throttle stuck in the accelerated position. The electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. Without any action the vehicle went back to normal throttle. Have not yet taken vehicle to dealer for review.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep wrangler. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck in a partially depressed position. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and was able to pull the pedal out of its depressed position with his feet. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to a dealer. The failure and current mileages was 3,700. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted but would not accelerate beyond 40 MPH. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current and failure mileage was approximately 3,500.
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