2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, and owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
Air bags: frontal and 2 other components
Chrysler is recalling 4,314 my 2009 dodge journey, jeep grand cherokee, commander and wrangler vehicles. Wiring may be reversed on the steering column control module driver AIRBAG squib connector. The driver's AIRBAG may not deploy as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's AIRBAG squib wires and replace the steering column control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
165 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,282 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 28 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Less than 30 days after purchasing my 2009 jeep wrangler unlimited sahara, i was driving it and went to press the brake pedal while the vehicle was in motion going approximately 35 MPH. When i pressed”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 26, 2020 · Service brakes
“When refueling, regardless of fill level the gas will not flow into tank properly on level ground, and spews out all over the ground/car/person. It will not take fuel in any position. It takes about 1”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 22, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler (Wrangler 2WD, Wrangler 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15 / 19–20 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 0 | 587 |
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 0 | 614 |
| 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 1 | 165 |
Checking a specific 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4
How do I know if my 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V118000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.