Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 RHD Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 RHD (2009–2009) that have at least 5 complaints. 2009 has the most, with 21. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (6 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 RHD model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 21 | 40,552 | 0 | 18 | — | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain6 25%
- Fuel system6 25%
- Air bags4 17%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)2 8.3%
- Suspension2 8.3%
- Electrical system2 8.3%
- Steering1 4.2%
- Equipment1 4.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2009: “I have a 2009 Jeep wrangler rubicon. I drove cross country in 2010 (military move) and got the tires rotated after the long drive. When I did, while driving over a bridge outside of washington dc, my car started shaking uncontrollably and I thought I was going to fall off the side of the bridge and fall into the water 100 feet down. Luckily it stopped once I slowed down to under 10 miles per hour. I took it to the dealership, and they blamed the tires. …”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology