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2009 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of all 372 complaints for this model year. That is #15 highest brake complaint count among 21 Wrangler model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 88,373 miles.

Brakes complaints
22
6% of 372
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
88,373 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Jeep Wrangler brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 15, 2010, latest Aug 17, 2026.

2009 Jeep Wrangler brakes complaints: complaints filed per month1Jul 2010Dec 2011Aug 2015May 2016Jul 2019Mar 2022Aug 2023Aug 2026
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2010 (1).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler

  1. NHTSA 10V236000Jun 3, 2010Brakes287,653 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 jeep wrangler left and right hand drive passenger vehicles manufactured from may 15, 2006 through april 22, 2010. There may be contact between the right and left front inner fender liners and the right front and left rear brake tubes which could cause wear of the tubes causing a brake fluid leak.

    Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause partial loss of service brakes at the affected wheel increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.

Brakes complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 200515 (2%)
  2. 200624 (3%)
  3. 200749 (9%)
  4. 200871 (8%)
  5. 200922 (6%)
  6. 201047 (7%)
  7. 201137 (8%)
  8. 201275 (9%)
  9. 201379 (12%)
  10. 201481 (12%)
  11. 2015140 (30%)
  12. 2016142 (31%)
  13. 201780 (26%)
  14. 2018111 (6%)
  15. 201940 (5%)
  16. 202016 (3%)
  17. 202126 (3%)
  18. 202214 (4%)
  19. 20237 (2%)
  20. 202420 (3%)
  21. 20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler have brake problems?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 88,373 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler year has the most brake complaints?
The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has the most brake complaints (142), compared with 22 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler concerns the brake: 10V236000.

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.