2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4, 4% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“After being alerted to a low tire pressure on my jeeps tire pressure management system, I stopped to check the tires and add air. When I removed the valve stem cap on the rear drivers side tire, the valve stem which was severely corroded, crumbled and fell apart. I had to take it in to have the stem replaced. The mechanics that frequently change my oil have stated that all of the other valve stems are in the same condition and are in need of replacement. These are costly item to have replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10555077, filed 2013-12, 62,300 miles“During a routine wheel rotation, I was alerted to all 4 of the nuts that secure the tire pressure monitors (and the valve stems) being cracked along their lengths. If only one had been cracked, I would consider it odd, but all 4 means an obvious and extremely dangerous defect. When (not if) one fell one fell off, it would lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and, very likely, an accident. This is a low mileage vehicle that has had no abuse, damage, or accidents that might have caused the cracks to occur.”
NHTSA complaint #10472334, filed 2012-08, 25,600 miles“Someone will be killed by this failure !!! 3rd time....valve stem blow out.. Valve stem corrodes and fails..3rd time..allowing tire to deflate instantaneously..destroyed new tires/wheel and Jeep fender. Wife and daughter this time at 65 MPH... 2 independent chrysler Jeep dealerships service manger say very common problem. Nothing they can do to stop from happening again . Both service managers say they will not warranty the issue, it is the owners problem. .. Someone will be killed by this failure !!! Called chrysler directly and started case # with them... Said same thing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10444672, filed 2012-01, 79,000 miles“Purchased new 2009 Jeep rubicon and picked it up at the dealership on wed. 3/3/09 with 6 miles on the odometer. Drove less than 2 miles to private property and drove up dirt hill (nothing that a Jeep couldn't handle) & it got stuck. Left rear wheel wasn't turning even though in 4w low. The wheel should have been able to move the entire vehicle since it was in 4-wheel drive. The driver got out to check the wheel and the fire was under the back of the vehicle & a loose hose was leaking some liquid. The driver tried to put out fire and was unable to. …”
NHTSA complaint #10260693, filed 2009-03, 8 milesWheels: 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 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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