Model year record
2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4X4 Rhd recalls & problems
The 2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4X4 Rhd has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4X4 Rhd.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Steering
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.
- Fuel system, gasoline
WHEN FILLING UP MY VEHICLE WITH GAS IT OVER FLOWS WHEN THE GAS PUMP STOPS. *TR
- Fuel 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
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Totally Integrated Power Module FailureClosed
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to…