Total Complaints
3 filings
JEEP WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD · model year
2009 JEEP WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2009JEEPWRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2009 WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD is fuel system, gasoline with 2 filings, followed by steering (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 29 investigation files overlapping the 2009 WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD, and 3 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20130711STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP WRANGLER 2DR-4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH OVER A SLIGHT BUMP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOTH AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE STEERING DAMPER WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,900. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mileage: 23,900
20120425FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
WHEN FILLING UP MY VEHICLE WITH GAS IT OVER FLOWS WHEN THE GAS PUMP STOPS. *TR
Mileage: 35,453
20110126FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL SPILLS OUT (ONTO THE GROUND) WHEN I AM FILLING UP AT A GAS STATION IN MY '09 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON. IT IS NOT SAFE AND CREATES A HAZARDOUS CONDITION AT GAS STATIONS AND FOR THOSE WHO FILL IT UP...THIS IS ME! *TR
Mileage: 32,000
Compare 2009JEEPWRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 3 Open
PE25014Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Failure
PE24024Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Underhood fires
RQ24012Recall QueryOpen
Loss of Motive Power
PE22013Preliminary EvaluationClosed
False overheat leading to loss of motive power
PE22009Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electronic Parking Brake Water Ingress
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2009 JEEP WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD have?▼
The 2009 JEEP WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 JEEP WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD?▼
The most-complained component for the 2009 JEEP WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING.
Is the 2009 JEEP WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.