2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 19%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,300miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 19% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,300 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Experienced the violent shaking of the front suspension and steering wheel while traveling at approximately 55 MPH. Apparently this is referred to as a death wobble but a recall has not been issued yet. My best guess is, after multiple people die from this malfunction and sue the chrysler/Jeep corporation, then it a recall might be issued and the problem fixed! I am highly agitated by this issue and the reoccurence!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11052766, filed 2017-12, 85,000 miles“While driving on the highway around 65 MPH I encountered a bump in the road and the front of the car began to shake uncontrollably. I had to come to a complete stop on the highway to regain control of the vehicle. I got out of the vehicle and checked for any visible issues, but found nothing, so I continued with my trip. …”
NHTSA complaint #10564331, filed 2014-02, 44,400 miles“Driving on I-81, in virginia and hit a bump in the road. The steering and suspension in the front end began shaking violently and forced me to pull over into the emergency lane. This same event occurred 3 times during this trip.”
NHTSA complaint #10924044, filed 2016-11, 27,500 miles“The vehicle's suspension and steering became uncontrollable when driving 60 MPH and I hit a small bump in the road. This is commonly known as the Jeep death wobble. I was unable to control Jeep until I slammed on my brakes and brought the Jeep to under 40 MPH or a complete stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10458766, filed 2012-05, 25,000 miles“While driving on interstate 95 in a 2009 Jeep wrangler unlimited (stock) approximately 60 miles into a trip the vehicle hit a defect in the roadway at 65mph and we experienced severe death wobble, ie the front of the vehicle started shaking so violently that it was not steerable. When slowed to 30mph the car returned to normal and we stopped to check the front components nothing was broken or appeared to be askew. …”
NHTSA complaint #10424637, filed 2011-09, 38,000 milesSuspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4
47 complaintsFuel system
45 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsBody and structure
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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