2009 Jeep WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
165 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
39,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 151 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 47 of 165 complaints (28.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 37 | 22.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 21 | 12.7% |
| Braking behavior | 13 | 7.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 4.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 3.6% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 47 |
| Steering | 34 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 |
| Suspension | 24 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Suspension:Front | 8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 |
Air Bags: 47; Steering: 34; Fuel/Propulsion System: 27; Suspension: 24; Fuel System, Gasoline: 16; Electrical System: 11; Suspension:Front: 8; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 39 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 51 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 26 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 19 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 14 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 39; 25,000 to 49,999: 51; 50,000 to 74,999: 26; 75,000 to 99,999: 19; 100,000 to 149,999: 14; 150,000 and above: 2
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (51). 14 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2009: 8; 2010: 12; 2011: 28; 2012: 17; 2013: 27; 2014: 16; 2015: 21; 2016: 23; 2017: 6; 2018: 5; 2019: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 37 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 21 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10256019 · 2009-01-22 (January 22, 2009)
VERY COLD WEATHER FOR AREA WITH DEFROST ON HIGH CAUSES FRONT WINDSHIELD TO CRACK AND THEN SPREAD THE LENGTH OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10256019 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10260693 · 2009-03-04 (March 4, 2009)
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. LEFT REAR WHEEL WASN'T TURNING EVEN THOUGH IN 4W LOW. THE WHEEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MOVE THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE DRIVER GOT OUT TO CHECK THE WHEEL AND THE FIRE WAS UNDER THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE & A LOOSE HOSE WAS LEAKING SOME LIQUID. THE DRIVER TRIED TO PUT OUT FIRE AND WAS UNABLE …
Owner-reported narrative. 8 miles reported. Look up ODI 10260693 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10268622 · 2009-05-13 (May 13, 2009)
MANUAL TRANSMISSION SPONTANEOUSLY POPS OUT OF GEAR IN COLD WEATHER. THIS RESULTS IN A MOVING VEHICLE BEING IN NEUTRAL. AFTER FAILING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM CHRYSLER ADVISES TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE PARKED IN NEUTRAL WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ON IN COLD WEATHER. THIS DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND IS WARNED AGAINST IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10268622 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10280086 · 2009-08-11 (August 11, 2009)
INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED SINCE PURCHASE OF THE NEW VEHICLE. ABOUT 50% OF THE TIME, THE STANDARD TRANSMISSION WILL THRUST OUT OF 1ST GEAR WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THIS OFTEN IS DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING INTO BUSY TRAFFIC OR MERGING ONTO CROWDED HIGHWAYS. DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN UNRESPONSIVE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 10280086 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10291165 · 2009-11-05 (November 5, 2009)
MY 2009 JEEP WRANGLER 4 DOOR CAUGHT FIRE WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. IT HAD 6,000 MILES ON IT. THE JEEP WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY SAFETY INSURANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TOUCHED SINCE LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP. WE CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL BUT FORWARDED US TO THE MANUFACTURER . WE HAVE BEEN GETTING THE COMPANY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RUN AROUND. CUSTOMER SERVICE TO THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATION UNIT { NO PHONE NUMBER TO CONTACT THEM DIRECT}TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT WHERE IT IS RIGHT NOW. BEWARE OF THIS PROBL…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10291165 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10291400 · 2009-11-08 (November 8, 2009)
MY DAUGHTERS 2009 JEEP WAGONEER X WHICH SHE HAS OWNED NEW SINCE MAY HAD THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER FALL OFFWHILE SHE WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE. SHE WAS DRIVING AT 25MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED (THANK GOODNESS). THE FONT WHEEL LOCKED UP AND MADE THE BACK OF THE JEEP TO COME UP OFF THE GROUND. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER ARRIVED HE STATED THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND ONE HE HAD TO COME AFTER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. CURRENTLY THE ONLY MAINTENANCE THAT THIS JEEP HAS HAD IS NORMAL SERVICE OF THE ENGINE( OIL CHANGES). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 9,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10291400 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10291802 · 2009-11-11 (November 11, 2009)
CAR REAR END, BACK TIRES AND GAS PEDAL SHAKE WHEN TRY TO BACK UP ON INCLINE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10291802 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10296624 · 2009-12-21 (December 21, 2009)
THE HOOD ON MY 2009 JEEP WRANGLER WILL BOUNCE 5 TO 6 INCHES HIGH IN NORMAL DRIVING. IF THIS BREAKS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS I FEAR LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10296624 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
09V118000 · Air Bags:Frontal | Air Bags | Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2009-04-09 (April 9, 2009)
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. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
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 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign record ↗