2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 has 84 complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking 3rd of 3 model years with data. Fuel System issues lead complaint counts at 24 (29%), followed by Airbags at 20 (24%), with no recalls on file.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #3 of 3 Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 84
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System24 (29%)
- Airbags20 (24%)
- Transmission & Powertrain15 (18%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (13%)
- Electrical System8 (10%)
- Engine8 (10%)
- Other7 (8%)
- Steering4 (5%)
- Structure & Body3 (4%)
- Seat Belts1 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Fuel tanks reportedly overflow or 'burp' out 1-2 quarts of gasoline when automatic pump shutoffs trigger, especially on repeat fill-ups.
- Six-speed manual transmissions reportedly pop out of first gear unexpectedly, sometimes while merging or pulling away from a stop.
- Owners describe transmission fluid leaking from a vent, which one dealer attributed to fluid 'burping' out during normal operation.
- Front-end shaking was reported at highway speed after hitting road grooves, described as violent enough to require crossing several lanes to stop safely.
- One owner reported flames and smoke from the exhaust area due to a missing heat shield, with the dealer recommending the vehicle not be driven.
- Front axle ball joints were reported to show abnormal wear and play at low mileage, though a dealer called it normal.
2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2009 compared with other Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 84 complaints for the 2009 model, with Fuel System (29%) and Airbags (24%) as the top problem areas. It ranks 3rd of 3 model years with data, and no recalls have been filed.
- What is the most common complaint for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4?
- Fuel System problems are most common, accounting for 24 of 84 complaints (29%), with a median failure mileage of 25,500.
- Does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 have any recalls?
- No, NHTSA lists zero recalls for this model year.
- How does 2009 compare to other Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 years?
- The 2009 model has a complaint index of 0, compared to 50 for 2007 and 100 for 2008, and ranks worst (3rd of 3) by complaint volume among the years with data.
- Were there transmission problems on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4?
- Yes, Transmission & Powertrain complaints made up 18% of total complaints (15 of 84), with owners describing manual transmissions popping out of first gear, at a median failure mileage of 14,500.