YearToAvoid

2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 28% of all 165 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest airbag complaint count among 3 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 67,400 miles.

Airbags complaints
47
28% of 165 complaints
All complaints this year
165
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
67,400 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 7, 2011, latest Oct 6, 2016.

2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2011Mar 2013Sep 2013Feb 2014Jul 2014Jun 2015Dec 2015May 2016
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Oct 2016; peak Sep 2013 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4

  1. 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.

Airbags complaints by Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200719 (3%)
  2. 2008140 (23%)
  3. 200947 (28%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 28% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 67,400 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 has the most airbag complaints (140), compared with 47 for the 2009.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 concerns the airbag: 09V118000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.