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2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (17) · Fuel/Propulsion System (14) · Power Train:manual Transmission (11)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

100 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 34 complaints 34 <25k 25–50k miles: 17 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 15 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 4 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 3 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 1 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 0 complaints 150k+

74 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

84
Complaints
0
Recalls
18
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (18)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use

Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use

Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19

Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

Showing the 6 most recent of 18 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2019-06-12 · Electrical System · 8,457 mi

“faulty instrument cluster: displayed false warning alarms, especially during the first 30 minutes of driving. when taken in for safety recalls, jeep showed 81,000 miles on engine computer, not the 8457 showing on instrument cluster.…”

2019-05-25 · Vehicle Speed Control

“horn doesn't work and cruise control doesn't work airbag light on n…”

2019-04-13 · Unknown Or Other · 34,500 mi

“i was traveling around 50-55 mph on a straight road, when the jeep started shaking violently and i almost lost control. i had to pull over and come to a stop. i was very shaken up. i did have it looked over to see if anything was wrong. couldn't find anything (tires, tie-in rods, ball joints, and alignment). this was the first time it happene…”

2019-02-05 · Suspension

“when i purchased the vehicle i had noticed it made a noice , i had a mechanic take a look at it and mentioned the sub frame was welded and that the car was very rusted and falling apart. i went back with in the 15 days and under 500 miles and brought it to jason's attention (the person ho sold me the vehicle, jason argued that all jeeps sub frames …”

2019-01-24 · Unknown Or Other

“we have been experiencing severe wobbling of our vehicle. this has occurred three times while driving approx. 65 mph, on a city free way. the wobbling has been initiated where slabs of road meet, especially if it is not even one. on all wobbling occasions were fortunate enough to find ourselves on an outside line. we were able to control the wobbl…”

2019-01-10 · Electrical System

“left front directional has replaced bulb but still flashes fast. computer was scanned for codes and tipm code present. light socket and wiring all look good. 2007 wrangler had a tipm recall. 2009 should as well.…”

2018-03-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“fuel spits back during refueling cause: valve integrated in fuel tank is defective, tank requires replacement. previous model year had the same issue and a service-bulletin was issued (14-001-11) with unlimited time and mileage expiration. it appears to me that the gas tank has a design flaw and somehow a defective tank was placed in my vehicle,…”

2018-02-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“my jeep has been having an ongoing issue while fueling. after the fuel filling nozzle automatically shuts off it will spit out fuel all over me and my vehicle. i understand that the warranty on 2007-2008 jeep wrangler jks has been extended to be a lifetime warranty and mine does not fall under the warranty, even though it is the same issue. this …”

2018-01-09 · Wheels · 49,000 mi

“corroded tire valve stems,and split nuts…”

2018-01-08 · Vehicle Speed Control · 112,050 mi

“gas/accelerator pedal sticking, causing vehicle to throttle and accelerate uncontrollably and the engine to rev when the clutch is pressed. this happens while driving.…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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