2009 Jeep Wrangler Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 372 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler, 1% of the 372 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. While driving approximately 63 MPH, the hood latch detached and caused the safety latch to open. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, used a cargo strap to secure the hood, and drove home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10971196, filed 2017-04, 32,000 miles“2009 Jeep Wrangler. Consumer states problem with hood latches the consumer stated while driving 70 MPH, an 18-wheeler passed in the opposite direction going approximately the same speed, when suddenly the front end of the vehicle began to shake violently. When it happened again, he then noticed the hood violently bouncing up and down. The consumer found a customer satisfaction notification on the internet regarding the hood latch.”
NHTSA complaint #10367508, filed 2010-11Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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