2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 165
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2009
Opened by NHTSA
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2009: 165 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 587 |
| 2008 | 614 |
| 2009 | 165 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
30% · 49 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4. The contact stated that the driver crashed into a pole while driving at an unknown speed. The air bags failed to deploy. The air bag warning light illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-19
Steering
21% · 34 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Experienced the violent shaking of the front suspension and steering wheel while traveling at approximately 55 MPH. Apparently this is referred to as a "Death wobble" But a recall has not been issued yet.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-06
Also filed under Suspension
Suspension
19% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing front.
Fuel/propulsion system
16% · 27 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Each time I fill up the gas tank the gas overflows and erupts out of the filling hole spewing gasoline all over the bumper, fender, body and myself.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-07
Also filed under Structure
Upon filling the Jeep with gasoline (Since owning the car), no matter the pump/station, the automatic stopping mechanism will stop filling when it is full and a "Bubble" Will back flow causing gasoline to shoot out of the car and soak the...
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-28
Fuel system, gasoline
11% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly.
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Purchased new 2009 Jeep rubicon and picked it up at the dealership on wed. 3/3/09 with 6 miles on the odometer. Drove less than 2 miles to private property and drove up dirt hill (Nothing that a Jeep couldn't handle) & it got stuck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-04
Also filed under Wheels
Safety timeline
1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2009-06-01Air bags, electrical system09V118000 Chrysler is recalling 4,314 my 2009 Dodge journey, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander and Wrangler vehicles. Wiring may be reversed on the steering column control module driver airbag squib connector.…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's airbag squib wires and replace the steering column control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
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2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
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2015-06-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-12-07 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
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2015-12-04Engineering analysisClosed 2016-07-06 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 49 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 34 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 32 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V118000 · Air bags, electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 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 4X4?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.