2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,622miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 7% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,622 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.
“Randomly as you start in first gear from a dead stop the transmission shifter jumps out of first into neutral. The jump happens so violently that the first time it happened I had to make sure I was not rear ended. With this jumping out of gear I fear that driving into rush hour traffic I could be in an accident because of the loss of movement going into or thru traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10375566, filed 2011-01, 26,245 miles“Was at a stop light,turned green, as I was attempting to turn across traffic, it popped out of 1st gear leaving me stranded as oncoming/opposing traffic approached. Nearly causing a sever accident.my family was I. Extreme danger of being hit head on by a truck going 45 MPH. (within his designated speed limit). Has been to the dealer several times unable to duplicate my issue but have video documentation proving it. Their is currently a TSB on my issue but very expensive repair. Have read many complaints of Jeep knees w/this same issue! …”
NHTSA complaint #10512004, filed 2013-05, 28,000 miles“Manual transmission spontaneously pops out of gear in cold weather. This results in a moving vehicle being in neutral. After failing to remedy the problem chrysler advises to leave the vehicle parked in neutral with the parking brake on in cold weather. This does not fix the problem and is warned against in the owner's manual.”
NHTSA complaint #10268622, filed 2009-05, 600 miles“Bad design on shift cable bushing. It disintegrated where it attaches to the transmission, bought a replacement part from the dealer but it won't stay on. Should be covered on the power train warranty but dealer says it isn't.”
NHTSA complaint #10749515, filed 2015-08, 82,000 miles“Incident has occurred since purchase of the new vehicle. About 50% of the time, the standard transmission will thrust out of 1st gear when attempting to accelerate. This often is dangerous when pulling into busy traffic or merging onto crowded highways. Dealership and manufacturer have been unresponsive.”
NHTSA complaint #10280086, filed 2009-08, 50 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4
47 complaintsFuel system
45 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsElectrical system
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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