2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 has 165 NHTSA complaints, ranking 3rd worst among 3 model years tracked, with Airbags as the top problem area (28% of complaints). It carries 1 recall covering airbag wiring, and no do-not-drive recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #3 of 3 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 165
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Airbags
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags47 (28%)
- Fuel System45 (27%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires37 (22%)
- Steering34 (21%)
- Electrical System11 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (7%)
- Brakes10 (6%)
- Engine6 (4%)
- Structure & Body6 (4%)
- Other3 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy in a crash, sometimes tied to the Takata recall campaign.
- Vehicles have caught fire, in one case with only 6,000 miles on the odometer and no prior repairs.
- Valve stems corrode and blow out, causing sudden tire deflation at highway speed.
- Manual transmissions pop out of first gear during acceleration or spontaneously shift to neutral in cold weather.
- A front brake caliper detached while driving at low speed, locking the wheel.
- A windshield cracked and spread across its length after prolonged high-speed use of the defroster in cold weather.
2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 09V118000Apr 9, 2009Airbags4,314 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
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.
Risk: 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.
2009 compared with other Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 165 owner complaints for the 2009 model, with Airbags, Fuel System, and Suspension/Wheels & Tires as the top problem areas. It ranks 3rd worst of 3 model years with data, based on complaint volume.
- Does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 09V118000) covers reversed wiring on the driver's airbag squib connector, which could prevent the airbag from working properly. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 28% of complaints, followed by Fuel System at 27% and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 22%.
- At what mileage do 2009 Wrangler problems typically show up?
- Median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 39,000 miles, though Fuel System complaints centered around 34,480 miles and Airbag complaints around 67,400 miles.