MYRModel Year Report

2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2

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2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:07:59.011Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2007: 67 complaints 2007 2008: 35 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2009 5
2007: 67 complaints 2007 2008: 35 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2009 5
2007: 67 complaints 2007 2008: 35 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2009 5

2009: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200767
200835
20095

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

3 of 5 total reports mention: steering.

Show complaint excerpts

Experienced violent shaking of the front suspension and steering while traveling on a freeway access road at approximately 50MPH; situation commonly referred to as the death wobble.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-15

Also filed under Suspension

The failure of a 2009 Jeep wrangler is that when you are driving on the highway or at highway speed in the range of 40MPH to 65MPH and you get in to a rough surface or hit any bump on the road the car starts to shake really violently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-21

I was driving my 2009 Jeep wrangler at speed of 45 MPH and it started to shake violently from side to side. The steering wheel was shaking also and it took alot to keep the Jeep in control. Had to pull the car to the side of the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-14

Also filed under Suspension

Suspension

2 of 5 total reports mention: suspension.

Fuel/propulsion system

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

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When filling gas tank, gasoline "Burps or spitsback" Out of the vehicles gas tank after the fuel hose has clicked off. Approximately 1/4 to 1/2 gallon of fuel spills onto the bumper of vehicle and ground.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-01

Electronic stability control (esc)

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
  2. I
    2015-06-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-12-07 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
  3. I
    2015-12-04Engineering analysisClosed 2016-07-06 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.