2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 RHD Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 12, 2019 · 21 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 RHD years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 RHD. The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 29%), typically at around 11,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 RHD problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train6 · ~11,500 mi
Air Bags4 · ~45,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion System3 · ~80,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline3 · ~30,000 mi
Electrical System2 · ~35,500 mi
Suspension2 · ~89,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~20,379 mi
Engine1 · ~30,000 mi
Equipment1 · ~8,000 mi
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train629%11,500——
Air Bags419%45,500——
Fuel/propulsion System314%80,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline314%30,000——
Electrical System210%35,500——
Suspension210%89,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)15%20,379——
Engine15%30,000——
Equipment15%8,000——
Steering15%———
Visibility15%100,000——
Visibility/wiper15%60,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 5 complaints
2009: 1200912010: 4201042011: 5201152012: 2201222013: 1201312014: 3201432015: 2201522016: 1201612018: 1201812019: 120191

n = 21 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 RHD recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 RHD.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Totally Integrated Power Module Failure (DP14004) — opened Sep 25, 2014, closed Jul 24, 2015.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

When filling up with gasoline, the pump shuts off automatically when the tank is full then gas flows back out of the car and spills all over the ground. This has happened ever since i owned the jeep and they want to charge $1500 to fix a design flaw. The gas volume that spills is at least a quart…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jun 12, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11219621

Drivers mirror fell off while stationary. The internal bracket has corroded and failed it obviously a material defect.

Visibility/wiper · received Jul 15, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11111413

I have a 2009 jeep wrangler rubicon. I drove cross country in 2010 (military move) and got the tires rotated after the long drive. When i did, while driving over a bridge outside of washington dc, my car started shaking uncontrollably and i thought i was going to fall off the side of the bridge and…

Suspension · received Mar 22, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10851091

The bracket that holds the tie rod on broke off the truck and had to be welded on. Death wobble for at least 9 months. Replaced inner & outer tie rod ends, 2 stabalizer bars, shocks, sway bar and still shakes. Called jeep corp. And they said sorry but they werent paying to get it fixed

Power Train · received Dec 25, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10816213

The heater worked great for 3 years, then it just broke 1 part at a time, now it blows antifreeze out the ducts and no heat at all, all the blend motors are broke all the flappers are broke the housing is warped the switch is broke, there is no heat at all it takes 3 days for someone with…

Visibility · received Mar 9, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10693150

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 RHD?

Owners most often report power train, air bags, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 RHD?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 RHD a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 RHD model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.