YearToAvoid

2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 22% of all 165 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 3 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 38,600 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
37
22% of 165 complaints
All complaints this year
165
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
38,600 mi
Related recalls
0

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

First complaint Mar 4, 2009, latest Dec 6, 2017.

2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2009Apr 2011Jan 2012Aug 2012Sep 2013Apr 2014Jun 2016Sep 2017
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2009 to Dec 2017; peak Feb 2011 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model year

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

  1. 200783 (14%)
  2. 200876 (12%)
  3. 200937 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 22% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 38,600 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 has the most suspension complaints (83), compared with 37 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.