MYRModel Year Report

2009 Jeep Wrangler

● Typical for this model
2009 Jeep Wrangler
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
372
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1991 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2009 372 2010: 686 complaints 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 654 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2019: 741 complaints 2020: 610 complaints 2021: 942 complaints 2021 2022: 400 complaints 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2025: 68 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1989 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2009 372 2010: 686 complaints 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 654 complaints 2013 2014: 654 complaints 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2019: 741 complaints 2019 2020: 610 complaints 2021: 942 complaints 2022: 400 complaints 2022 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2025: 68 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1988 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1990 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1994 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2000 2001: 170 complaints 2002: 108 complaints 2002 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2009 372 2010: 686 complaints 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2012 2013: 654 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2014 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2018 2019: 741 complaints 2020: 610 complaints 2020 2021: 942 complaints 2022: 400 complaints 2022 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2024 2025: 68 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026

2009: 372 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
198741
198853
198963
199080
199177
199277
1993109
1994159
1995202
19962
1997401
1998265
1999213
2000251
2001170
2002108
200398
2004192
2005649
2006730
2007555
2008873
2009372
2010686
2011485
2012833
2013654
2014654
2015472
2016461
2017310
20181,820
2019741
2020610
2021942
2022400
2023367
2024736
202568
202610

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

28% · 104 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

oN 5-22-26 I was involved in a MVA. I was in a head on collision. My airbags did not deploy. I suffered a brain bleed and now have an aneurysm thought to have been caused by the trauma. My head hit the windshield.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-17

I was driving approximately 55mph 10/22/2024 on a two-lane roadway in my 2009 Jeep Wrangler X (VIN: [XXX] ) when another vehicle pulled out in front of me. I struck that vehicle in a frontal collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-21

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The owner stated that the vehicle was stolen and the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed causing the vehicle roll over several times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-02

Steering

17% · 65 reports
CRASHINJURY

Suspension

17% · 63 reports

Most commonly citing stabilizer bar and front.

Fuel/propulsion system

16% · 58 reports
INJURY

Electrical system

9% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing starter assembly.

FIRE

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2010-12-06Service brakes, hydraulic10V236000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 Jeep Wrangler left and right hand drive passenger vehicles manufactured from May 15, 2006 through April 22, 2010. There may be contact…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2013-04-04Equipment13E010000 Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.

    Remedy: Quadratec will notify owners and either exchange the liners or provide them with a hook guard kit to help secure the driver-side mat, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may…

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    2013-06-10Air bags13V176000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011. The affected vehicles have…

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring and add a steering wheel dust shield, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at…

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    2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
  5. I
    2015-06-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-12-07 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
  6. I
    2015-12-04Engineering analysisClosed 2016-07-06 Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
  7. R
    2016-12-14Air bags16V290000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles manufactured March 2, 2006, to August 13, 2010. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

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    2018-02-28Air bags18V021000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia,...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018.

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  10. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    Date not on fileAir bags11V528000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 right hand drive (Rhd) Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and remedy the vehicles as necessary free of charge. Chrysler will mail to owners an interim notification during March 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 104 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 65 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 63 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V528000 · Air bags
  • Recall 10V236000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 13E010000 · Equipment
  • Recall 13V176000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V290000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V021000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Jeep Wrangler is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Wrangler?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.