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Model Year Problem Record

Jeep Wrangler 2009 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

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

372Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
7Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
31Complaints 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 Bags104 complaints

104 complaints; 5 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 11V528000, 13V176000, 16V290000, 16V352000, 18V021000.

Fuel and Propulsion System80 complaints

80 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering65 complaints

65 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension63 complaints

63 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V236000.

Wheels13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 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.

10V236000Reported June 3, 2010 - 287,653 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 287,653 vehicles across all affected models.

11V528000Reported November 2, 2011 - 5,437 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 5,437 vehicles across all affected models.

13V176000Reported May 7, 2013 - 5,440 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 5,440 vehicles across all affected models.

16V290000Reported May 11, 2016 - 388,532 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 388,532 vehicles across all affected models.

16V352000Reported May 24, 2016 - 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 4,648,270 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
18V021000Reported January 9, 2018 - 328,177 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 328,177 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

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.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. 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.

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.

201014
201116
201241
201350
201465
201545
201637
201723
201810
201923
202016
20216
202210
20234
20243
20252
20267
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.