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Model Year Problem Record

Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 2009 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

165Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
1Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
7Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags49 complaints

49 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V118000.

Fuel and Propulsion System46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

09V118000Reported April 9, 2009 - 4,314 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 4,314 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP14004Opened September 25, 2014 - Closed July 24, 2015

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA15007Opened December 4, 2015 - Closed July 6, 2016

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 16V288000.

EA15007Opened December 4, 2015 - Closed July 6, 2016

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 16V288000.

PE15025Opened June 19, 2015 - Closed December 7, 2015

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE15025Opened June 19, 2015 - Closed December 7, 2015

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20098
201012
201128
201217
201327
201416
201521
201623
20176
20185
20191
20201
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.