2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-Dr 4x2 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Steering (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
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Compared against other Jeep Wrangler 4-Dr 4x2 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
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
2015-07-28 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 23,000 mi“this car has what you call the death wobble. the original part has been replaced twice, making it a total of three same parts. it is a 2009 but only has 27000 miles on it. the incident always happened highway driving at about 60 to 65 miles an hour. felt like a flat tire then settled down. not sure of the part name replaced twice, but it is i belie…”
2015-04-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 25,000 mi“when filling gas tank, gasoline "burps or spitsback" out of the vehicles gas tank after the fuel hose has clicked off. approximately 1/4 to 1/2 gallon of fuel spills onto the bumper of vehicle and ground. to prevent it from happening i only fill my tank with 15 gallons after the low fuel light has come on. *tr…”
2015-02-15 · Suspension · 84,500 mi“experienced violent shaking of the front suspension and steering while traveling on a freeway access road at approximately 50mph; situation commonly referred to as the death wobble. inspection revealed a leaking steering stabilizer which was promptly replaced. situation recurred approximately 3 weeks later and the stabilizer was again leaking. …”
2011-05-21 · Steering · 33,000 mi“the failure of a 2009 jeep wrangler is that when you are driving on the highway or at highway speed in the range of 40mph to 65mph and you get in to a rough surface or hit any bump on the road the car starts to shake really violently. this has happen not only to myself but to a lot of jeep owners. they all seem to take it to the dealership and they…”
2010-03-14 · Suspension · 13,933 mi“i was driving my 2009 jeep wrangler at speed of 45 mph and it started to shake violently from side to side. the steering wheel was shaking also and it took alot to keep the jeep in control. had to pull the car to the side of the road. it seem to stop after i pulled over and i slowly drove home the rest of the way. my concern is this seems to be a …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.