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

Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Air Bags (3)

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 6 complaints 6 <25k 25–50k miles: 5 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 4 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 4 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 1 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 0 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 0 complaints 150k+

20 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

21
Complaints
0
Recalls
18
Service bulletins
1
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 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 98,000 mi

“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 and creates a dangerous situation.…”

2018-07-15 · Visibility/Wiper · 60,000 mi

“drivers mirror fell off while stationary. the internal bracket has corroded and failed it obviously a material defect.…”

2016-03-22 · Suspension · 89,000 mi

“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 fall into the water 100 feet down. luckily it s…”

2015-12-25 · Suspension

“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…”

2015-03-09 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · 100,000 mi

“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 experience to fix it and the dealerships don't improve it th…”

2014-04-24 · Engine · 30,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“started my car with the remote starter. everything from wipers to alarm to window washer to lights went on a fritz. smoke came out of the hood. i made sure car was turned off and opened the hood to discover a fire. i had a small fire extinguisher and was barely enough to extinguish the fire. once extinguished i called the dealer who had just servic…”

2014-03-14 · Power Train · 75,000 mi

“first a whining sound began in the case and got worse over the next 10,000 miles, then at 90,000 it wouldn't shift out of 4 wheel drive for a varying amount of time maybe 15 seconds one time or 10 minutes other times etc. when it did shift out of 4 wheel it would bang so loud and hard it felt like you ran over a large object, it actually threw you …”

2014-03-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 40,105 mi

“when fueling up the gas pumps continually shut off every few seconds. gas comes out of the filler tube onto me, the vehicle and the ground. no fire yet. had this fixed under warranty a couple years back and now happening again??? *tr…”

2013-04-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 80,000 mi

“when filling up the gas tank, gas spills out of the tank onto the fender and ground. a significant amount of gas comes out of the tank when the pump nozzle shuts off. this has happened at several different gas pumps and gas stations. now the check engine light comes on and is related to the gas cap. i suspect this overflow problem may have damaged…”

2012-09-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 50,000 mi

“splash back of gasoline when beginning to fuel vehicle. gas pump continues to shut off throughout the refueling process as if the tank is full. gasoline can only be added a few seconds at a time. splash back throughout the refueling process. *tr…”

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