Speed Control Operates Intermittently
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2011 Jeep Wrangler cruise control problems
moderate Owners of the 2011 Jeep Wrangler have filed 8 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 Wrangler | 8 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 3 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 6 |
| 2011 Wrangler (this page) | 8 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 15 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 12 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 11 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 19 |
When does it fail?
Of the 8 cruise control complaints filed for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Speed Control Operates Intermittently
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Water Dripping Across Door Sill And/Or Damp Front Floor This bulletin involves diagnosing potential leak paths associated with water dripping across the door sill and/or damp front floor. If necessary, procedures for notching the passenger and/or driver side door seals, inspecting along the bottom edge of the door seal channel for possible sealer skips, antenna grommet inspection and passenger side weather strip stuffer repairs are covered. The customer may experience water dripping across the door sill and/or a damp front floor.1 - Front Door Sill (Waterleak)2 - Front Floor3 - Door Panel Front Lower Fastener
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Cruise control does not work (multiple times fixed).*js
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…
Had cruise control trouble with your 2011 Jeep Wrangler?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2011 Jeep Wrangler?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 22,866 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Jeep/Wrangler.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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