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2009 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Jeep Wrangler, 17% of all 372 complaints for this model year. That is #13 highest steering complaint count among 21 Wrangler model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 45,940 miles.

Steering complaints
65
17% of 372
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
45,940 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 14, 2010, latest Aug 27, 2026.

2009 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints: complaints filed per month5Sep 2010Aug 2012Apr 2013Apr 2014Jan 2015Feb 2016Feb 2017May 2020
65 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2010 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2013 (5).

Steering recalls for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 200558 (9%)
  2. 200686 (12%)
  3. 2007138 (25%)
  4. 2008156 (18%)
  5. 200965 (17%)
  6. 201066 (10%)
  7. 201158 (12%)
  8. 2012204 (24%)
  9. 2013167 (26%)
  10. 201426 (4%)
  11. 201529 (6%)
  12. 201628 (6%)
  13. 201719 (6%)
  14. 20181,115 (61%)
  15. 2019445 (60%)
  16. 2020238 (39%)
  17. 2021250 (27%)
  18. 202282 (21%)
  19. 202356 (15%)
  20. 202468 (9%)
  21. 20253 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler have steering problems?
NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Jeep Wrangler, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 45,940 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler year has the most steering complaints?
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has the most steering complaints (1,115), compared with 65 for the 2009.
Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler is classified under steering. 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.