2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4, 2% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2009 Jeep wrangler hesitates when accelerating, sometimes loses power, and/or bucks randomly. When starting from a stop, the vehicle will take some time to start accelerating, with the delay being in the order of 2 seconds or more. When merging, the vehicle sometimes loses power if you step on the accelerator hard. When driving the vehicle and accelerating gently, it sometimes hesitates or 'bucks' and then gains power.”
NHTSA complaint #10320416, filed 2010-03, 21,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Jeep wrangler 4x4. The contact stated that there was no heat shield underneath the exhaust system. While driving at an unknown speed, he detected smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. He pulled the vehicle over and noticed flames. There was minor damage to the hoses and wires. The dealer recommended that the vehicle not be driven. The vehicle was then towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the vehicle was designed properly. The vehicle has not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10276367, filed 2009-07, 2,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10121927Jan 26, 2016NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4
24 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR 4X4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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