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2011 Jeep Wrangler seat belts problems

11 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 67,500.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
67,500
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Jeep Wrangler seat belts problems in other years

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Related recalls

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported September 26, 2019 · 11,463 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Risk
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.

Recall number 19V680000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Seat belt buckle bracket failureOpened July 29, 2019, closed December 12, 2019

On July 17, 2019, the federal safety agency's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 19-008 after receiving three Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports alleging the driver's side seat belt buckle separated from the seat frame, rendering the seat belt non-functional. The VOQs involved model year (MY) 2015 and 2016 Jeep Wrangler (JK platform) that were configured for right-hand drive (RHD) use. On August 8, 2019, ODI issued an information request (IR) letter to FCA.The scope of the IR included all JK Wrangler produced for sale in the U.S. (both left- and right-hand drive), and amongst other things, requested any reports or allegations of driver's seat belt bracket failures on these vehicles. In its review of FCA's response, ODI determined that approximately 1.7 million JK Wrangler were produced from MY 2007 to 2018, about 16,000 of which were configured for RHD. ODI notes that the RHD Wrangler are typically used for rural postal delivery which often experience a more severe duty cycle. Also RHD JK was was not produced in MY 2007.As explained in the IR response, FCA identified three distinct populations of JK Wrangler concerning the driver's seat belt bucket bracket; specifically the MY 2007-2018 LHD (~1.7M units), the MY 2008-2010 RHD (4,563 units), and the MY 2011-2018 RHD (11,463 units) populations.FCA provided details on the designs used in each of these populations, identifying specific differences deemed pertinent to the strength and durability of each unique bracket design. FCA further reviewed its analysis of the complaint and warranty data identified under the IR, and noting that it had not identified any allegations of bracket failures on the LHD population, and only one allegation on the MY 2008-2010 RHD vehicles. By comparison, FCA identified 24 allegations of bracket failure for the MY 2011-2018 RHD JK, including two reports duplicative of the VOQs. Neither the FCA nor the VOQ reports allege an injury or fatality due to bracket failure. Based on this analysis, FCA decided to conduct a safety recall for the MY 2011-2018 RHD JK population. On September 30, 2019, FCA submitted a Defect Information Report initiating the federal safety agency Safety Recall 19V‑680 (FCA No. VA6). Under the recall action, FCA will replace the driver's seat belt bracket on MY 2011-2018 RHD Jeep JK Wrangler. The repair will be conducted free of charge.In view of FCA's recall action, and its explanations of the scope of that action, ODI is closing PE19-008. ODI will continue to monitor the non-recalled RHD, and the LHD JK Wrangler for evidence of seat belt bracket failure and will take further action if warranted.The three VOQ reports cited above can be reviewed at under the following reference numbers:11190251, 11218472, 11231639.

PE19008

What 2011 Jeep Wrangler owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 1, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · 110,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the air bags warning light illuminated. In addition, the seat belt warning light would illuminate while driving downhill. The check engine warning light illuminated on the day the vehicle was purchased. The contact scanned the vehicle with an OBD2 scanner and retrieved a code that the battery might have been disconnected. An appointment was scheduled with the dealer to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Nov 25, 2023 · Airbags, Brakes · MS

The clutch. I was driving down the freeway and the clutch went out. Yes, Champion Jeep Dodge confirm the clutch system went out. Yes, I was told they do not cover the clutch. There was no one he signed symptoms or problems. I did take it back to AutoNation on 2 other occasion complaining about the brakes and the emergency. I have had this vehicle less than 7 months and had nothing but problems. I paid Auto Nation $6,500 for this Lemon vehicle & purchase the extend warranty plus, because I was told if anything breaks down with this vehicle, I would be covered bumper to bumper on this vehicle within the 2-year time period, under this extended warranty plus. Todd told me It would cover everything under the warranty and specifically the clutch, transmission, motor & electronics. My brother asked Todd several times precisely about the clutch and was told yes with the extended warranty plus, it covers everything major on this vehicle. With the Extended Warranties Plus, You ARE COVERED BUMPER to BUMPER, this is the most comprehensive coverage. NOW, I am asking you to put me in another vehicle until you get this figured out. I am requesting Auto Nation to get me in another vehicle, because I believe this is a LEMON vehicle and I am tired of all the problems with this truck. If you can assure me that Y'all is going to handle this ongoing problem with my Jeep. This Jeep was at Delta World Tire June 13 – 19 and then I transferred to Champion Chrysler Dodge Jeep on the 19th of June waiting for approval. Auto Nation extended warranty denied claim on vehicle (Denial Reason for the Case [XXX]). Delta World tire was the Preferred shop but was behind in workload and short on mechanics. So, I had to tow it to Champion Jeep Dodge. So please let me know how much longer it is going to take to decide what you all going to do about the LEMON vehicle you sold me and when to come over to Mobile and pick up another vehicle. I Anticipate and answer immediately! I have a letter I wrote INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF IN

Filed Aug 13, 2023 · Airbags, Seat belts · NJ

I have a 2011 Jeep Wrangle that has multiple airbag issues and 17 yr that is Autistic driving it. I request proof that recalled have been done by Jeep and was told we have no open recalls but they are unable to prove they even looked at the truck. What is frightening is the airbag light and seat belt light have come on and we have checked there is no record of any recalls being done. The truck was built on the day, date, location of where the recalls are from in the same building time. This seems shady that not myself or out dealer can acquire proof these this have been done. I think it is very conserving that a car company can claim a recall and decide that only 5,300 of 10,000 Jeeps made do not apply to a recall. Then let’s add a manufacturer can not prove any recalls have been done at all and I have a full history report never one mention but yet there are no recalls. This is dangerous as an airbag can be a a Grenade if it deploys. I think this is something that should not be hidden from consumers and manufacturers should have to supply this information of proof. Also we should know why only 1 car is not recalled while every other one is recalled. I would like your involvement is getting our family recall information. To ensure my child will not be killed if he is in accident. We are NOT looking for something free we are looking for proof the manufacturer is doing what they should be. [XXX] [XXX] ---Ge6cZIZlZqVFqInquKDCcS6_GDrblpsv3R2skjE7CselV5YpyTTpNaW9i3rGPua510dathdv2UCD2D-97y4cWO4D9_F4yaUc9kfNb8kwRxkYDihMVVsTSbE7oAQSVzzxxkFNlGRfljNjSRy32TX0V Thank you for your time. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Seat belts · FL

Seatbelt is not recognized as being clicked.

Filed Jun 24, 2020 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 183,000 miles · OR

I am a rural carrier I was on the job working and my seat belt broke on my rhd 2011 jeep wrangler! I work for usps I am required to use my jeep on a daily basis this is costing me money could of cost me my life also! I use my jeep run like 250 mile plus per day. I contact my dealer ship they say there is no eta time I'm like what that's she like I don't know when we get you a seat belt I'm like well I need it's my work vehicle and that's my driver side and still they didn't help me! I also had a air bag issues same as an axle issue my jeep leaks water also my whole jeep is poorly made I demand on a replacement jeep or sponsor me with the usps! My job is to delivery the mail not to risk my life to drive a poorly made vehicle. Please help . I was driving on hwy going 55 MPH broke!!

Filed Jan 15, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 32,600 miles · VA

Complaint number: 1299598 the print out of my filed complaint is incorrect in that I did check the box to not share my complaint with the manufacturer I have photos of this fact on another camera not connected to the internet. Please make not of this complaint as I have.

Filed Jan 15, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 3,200 miles · VA

Vehicle stationary, flooding front driver and passenger floorboards. 3+ inches. Not a drop of water anywhere else. 6 attempts at dealership service department by (the waterman), until completed. The service department has no record of this in their system according to them, I do. Caused electrical, rusting, carpeting buckled now loose bunching under gas and brake pedals. Received the federal safety agency recall notification, of the seatbelts in my 2011 jeep wrangler, ,have not received any notification from manufacturer. Last recall for drivers airbag, takata dangers, the dealerships repair department insisted no such recall existed, and claims to have replaced the passenger airbag that had already been replaced. My VIN # pulls up all recalls completed. This is not true. I have records of dates of service and photos. I don't have a scanner to upload them. Flooding occurred while vehicle was stationary and parked in driveway of home.

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · Seat belts · 70,000 miles · NY

Front passenger seat belt is defective. Gets stuck when trying to pull it out. Takes a few tries to pull it out. Sometimes it wont unlock. Very serious safety hazard. Jeep is always stationary when trying to use the seatbelt. This has been happening for the past year or two. I paid $700.00 out of pocket to have a new seat belt installed today at a local mechanic. The seatbelt should be warrantied for life of the vehicle. Jeep chrysler has denied my claim for repair. The seatbelt is a safety issue. Not a luxury item.

Filed May 19, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 67,500 miles · CT

The clockspring on my 2011 jeep wrangler (left handed drive) has failed causing the airbags to become dysfunctional and airbag light to engage. Fca has recalled right handed drive jeep wranglers 2007-2012 under the attached recall notification. Fca has also recalled 2007 lhd jeep wranglers for this same issue. The root cause of these recalls was determined to be dust accumulation in the grease of the clockspring as seen in the attached recall notification. The clockspring part in both lhd and rhd variations of this model jeep wrangler include a similar, if not the same, clockspring part. The amount of dust that a jeep wrangler is subject to does not correlate to the position of the steering wheel and clockspring. I would suspect that a vehicle with less that 70,000 miles and 5 years of use should not have airbag failure. I have contacted my local jeep dealership which then instructed me to contact the fca jeep warranty/recall 800 number in addition to the fca headquarter's 800 number. After speaking with a representative at the fca headquarters hotline I was told that the recall does not apply to my lhd 2011 jeep wrangler and the repair was to be made from out of my pocket. As of june 2015 there has been an open investigation into this issue for lhd jeep wranglers as seen in the link below. Http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2015/06/23/the federal safety agency-probe-jeep-wrangler/29150093/

Filed Aug 12, 2015 · Seat belts, Seats · 60,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt fractured while the contact was secured in the driver seat. The contact discovered that the driver seat mount was also fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver seat belt needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was a 60,000.

Questions about the 2011 Jeep Wrangler seat belts

Does the 2011 Jeep Wrangler have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2011 Jeep Wrangler seat belts problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 67,500 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Jeep Wrangler seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 19V680000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Jeep Wrangler have the most seat belts problems?

The Jeep Wrangler model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1997 (35 complaints), 1998 (17 complaints) and 1994 (16 complaints).

Other 2011 Jeep Wrangler problems

Airbags 146Fuel system 99Electrical 84Steering 58Engine 42Transmission 40Suspension 39Brakes 31Body 28Acceleration 18Visibility 14Driver assistance 11Wheels 9Lights 8Seats 7Locks 2Tires 2

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