YearToAvoid

2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 27% of all 165 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest fuel system complaint count among 3 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model years. These complaints report 1 fire and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 34,480 miles.

Fuel System complaints
45
27% of 165 complaints
All complaints this year
165
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
34,480 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 4, 2009, latest Jan 22, 2019.

2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2009Mar 2011Dec 2011Mar 2013Mar 2014Apr 2015Mar 2016Nov 2017
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2009 to Jan 2019; peak Mar 2011 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model year

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

  1. 2007223 (38%)
  2. 2008198 (32%)
  3. 200945 (27%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 34,480 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 has the most fuel system complaints (223), compared with 45 for the 2009.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.