2009 Jeep Wrangler Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 372 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler, 1% of the 372 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.
“I found leaking transmission cooler lines on my Jeep Wrangler. I contacted chrysler/Jeep by phone to inquire about a customer satisfaction notification l05 transmisson oil cooler lines issue pertaining to TSB: 2008-2010 jk Wrangler: transmission oil cooler lines may weep transmission fluid. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559785, filed 2014-01, 50,500 miles“The transmission oil temperature got hot and boiled over. I believe this is due to jeeps poor transmission cooler design. It is on the bottom side of the radiator and does not receive direct air flow to keep cool.”
NHTSA complaint #10701373, filed 2015-03, 18,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. While driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact turned the vehicle off and after restarting it the shaking stopped. The failure occurred three times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10410468, filed 2011-07, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. While sitting idle in the garage with the engine turned off, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed accordingly. The fire originated from the engine compartment but the cause was deemed as unknown. The vehicle was destroyed. There was also fire damage to the contacts home. The failure mileage was 667.”
NHTSA complaint #10319130, filed 2010-03, 667 miles“2009 Jeep Wrangler. Consumer writes on behalf of his wife who was involved in a motor vehicle accident when another vehicle made a left turn in front of her. Right after the impact, the Jeep remained in drive and continued to move forward. The engine compartment also ignited, resulting in a fire after the vehicle was brought to a halt, and a fire retardant was applied to extinguish the flame, as the Jeep was being set up for towing, the fire re-ignited and caused additional damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10376213, filed 2011-01Related service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 4 | 0% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 28 | 5% |
| 2006 | 20 | 3% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 21 | 12% |
| 2000 | 15 | 6% |
| 1999 | 50 | 23% |
| 1998 | 53 | 20% |
| 1997 | 109 | 27% |
| 1995 | 32 | 16% |
| 1994 | 25 | 17% |
| 1993 | 18 | 17% |
| 1992 | 7 | 9% |
| 1991 | 12 | 16% |
| 1990 | 7 | 9% |
| 1989 | 10 | 16% |
| 1988 | 7 | 14% |
| 1987 | 5 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler
104 complaintsFuel system
80 complaintsSteering
65 complaintsSuspension
63 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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