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2009 Jeep Wrangler Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2009 Jeep Wrangler, 9% of all 372 complaints for this model year. That is #20 highest transmission complaint count among 21 Wrangler model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 41,750 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
34
9% of 372
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
41,750 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Jeep Wrangler transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 7, 2010, latest Aug 11, 2024.

2009 Jeep Wrangler transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2010Feb 2011Jan 2012May 2013Apr 2014Apr 2015May 2016Sep 2020
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2010 to Aug 2024; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 200541 (6%)
  2. 200657 (8%)
  3. 200746 (8%)
  4. 200867 (8%)
  5. 200934 (9%)
  6. 201068 (10%)
  7. 201140 (8%)
  8. 2012282 (34%)
  9. 2013230 (35%)
  10. 201488 (13%)
  11. 201551 (11%)
  12. 201674 (16%)
  13. 201750 (16%)
  14. 2018176 (10%)
  15. 201979 (11%)
  16. 202047 (8%)
  17. 2021143 (15%)
  18. 202263 (16%)
  19. 202350 (14%)
  20. 2024175 (24%)
  21. 202511 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2009 Jeep Wrangler, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 41,750 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has the most transmission complaints (282), compared with 34 for the 2009.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler is classified under transmission & powertrain. 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.