2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 3% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
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.
“My wife called me from work saying her Jeep was smoking after parking the vehicle. I rushed to her job and found smoke coming from under the Jeep. What I found was debris was stuck between the frame and the exhaust pipe in the center of the Jeep. Pinestraw been collecting there and was smoldering. I thought that was a fluke but much to my surprise my wife pulled into the garage 2 days ago and the car smelled like it was burning and I removed about 10 handfuls of pinestraw that was smoldering. We do not park the car in the garage anymore for fear of a fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11120218, filed 2018-08, 130,000 miles“The hood on my 2009 Jeep wrangler will bounce 5 to 6 inches high in normal driving. If this breaks at highway speeds I fear losing control of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10296624, filed 2009-12, 2,000 miles“After removing the rear-mounted spare tire on my 2009 Jeep wrangler unlimited rubicon (4 door, 4wd) I noticed that the outer insulation (conduit) protecting the wiring harness for the third brake light had rubbed against the hard plastic grommet where the wiring harness exits the rear (outside) panel of the tailgate. The insulation had rubbed down to the point that the inner wires and their insulation were showing. This is a safety defect since, if not addressed, the rubbing would eventually go through the insulation on the wires, causing a short in close proximity to the spare tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10311090, filed 2010-02, 6,500 miles“09 Jeep wrangler hits a bump in the road and goes in a violent vibration (wobbling to the point you think you are going to lose control of the car. Very scary! I own the car since new. Investigated the issue on line and and found out not the only one with this issue. So called death wobble!”
NHTSA complaint #10811603, filed 2015-12, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10028124Nov 1, 2008Chrysler service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Two primary hood latches that may have been incorrectly manufactured and could fail primary hood latch…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4
47 complaintsFuel system
45 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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