Which Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 year should I avoid?

No year in this dataset (2007-2009) is flagged as an Avoid year. The 2007 model year has the highest complaint index at 100 with 67 total complaints, most tied to steering, so it warrants a closer look.

What is the most common problem with the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2?

Steering issues lead across all years covered, accounting for 33 of 107 total complaints, or 31 percent. Suspension, Wheels & Tires and Fuel System follow at 22 percent and 19 percent.

Is the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 reliable?

The 2009 model year has the lowest complaint index in this dataset at 0, with only 5 complaints and a median failure mileage of 25,000 miles. It shows the fewest reported problems of the three years covered.

Are there recalls on the 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2?

NHTSA lists zero recall campaigns for the 2007, 2008, and 2009 model years in this dataset.

What year Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 has the fewest complaints?

The 2009 model year has the fewest complaints at 5, compared to 35 for 2008 and 67 for 2007.

Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 Best and Worst Years (2007–2009)

No Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 year from 2007-2009 carries an Avoid, Best, or Good verdict in this data. The 2007 model year has the most reported problems with a complaint index of 100 and 67 complaints, mostly steering-related, while 2009 has the fewest at 5 complaints.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 3; 2007–2009
NHTSA complaints: 107
Recall campaigns: 0
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Steering

Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2007	No verdict	100	67	1	0	Steering	—	—
2008	No verdict	50	35	0	1	Steering	—	—
2009	No verdict	0	5	0	0	Steering	—	—

Most common Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Steering33 (31%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires24 (22%)
Fuel System20 (19%)
Engine19 (18%)
Electrical System18 (17%)
Airbags10 (9%)
Brakes9 (8%)
Other7 (7%)
Transmission & Powertrain6 (6%)
Structure & Body5 (5%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

Which Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 year should I avoid?: No year in this dataset (2007-2009) is flagged as an Avoid year. The 2007 model year has the highest complaint index at 100 with 67 total complaints, most tied to steering, so it warrants a closer look.
What is the most common problem with the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2?: Steering issues lead across all years covered, accounting for 33 of 107 total complaints, or 31 percent. Suspension, Wheels & Tires and Fuel System follow at 22 percent and 19 percent.
Is the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 reliable?: The 2009 model year has the lowest complaint index in this dataset at 0, with only 5 complaints and a median failure mileage of 25,000 miles. It shows the fewest reported problems of the three years covered.
Are there recalls on the 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2?: NHTSA lists zero recall campaigns for the 2007, 2008, and 2009 model years in this dataset.
What year Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X2 has the fewest complaints?: The 2009 model year has the fewest complaints at 5, compared to 35 for 2008 and 67 for 2007.