2009 Jeep Wrangler Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 9%of 372 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,750miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler, 9% of the 372 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,750 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving down the road and my Jeep shut down. I was in the middle of traffic trying to miss cars but I had no power steering. I pulled to the side of the road and took it to the shop. They had to replace my tipm module. I would like to have someone contact chrysler to have them put in a recall so this does not happen to anyone else.”
NHTSA complaint #10563126, filed 2014-02, 55,000 miles“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“On the 6 speed manual transmission the 2009 Jeep Wrangler will violently slip out of 1st gear into neutral when accelerating from a stop. I have had this happen fairly frequently since I purchased the vehicle in 2009. When this does occur it is a very loud noise and the force of the shifter coming out of gear can injure a hand.”
NHTSA complaint #10438727, filed 2011-12, 1,500 miles“When accelerating from a stop/near-stop, the car will violently jump out of gear. The first time it occurred I thought I was rear-ended. It is difficult to intentionally repeat: the only pattern is that it is a first gear, accelerating from slow speed issue. Beginning to be intimidated to pull into traffic. It is increasing in frequency and severity. Lithia dealer says it is a Jeep issue. Jeep says it is a dealer issue. I miss my 1999 sahara.”
NHTSA complaint #10474126, filed 2012-09, 22,000 miles“Brought my Jeep to an automotive shop to have crank case and transmission oil changed. They discovered that the rear drive shaft was in dire straight. There are 16 bolts; 8 at each end that keep the drive shaft in place. 1 was completely missing, 12 were broken (in multiple places on multiple bolts) and 3 bolts were all that was keeping the drive shaft in place and they were all attached to the rear of the shaft. The shop insisted that I see it first hand and that they had never seen anything like it before. I was completely horrified, there is no telling how long it had been that way. …”
NHTSA complaint #10695290, filed 2015-03, 99,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10221831Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10138874Jun 1, 2018Customer Satisfaction Notification S80 Aftermarket Dana 60 Front Axle The aftermarket front axle steering knuckles have been machined with an incorrect taper during the…
- 10219849Jun 1, 2017Customer Satisfaction Notification S80 Aftermarket Dana 60 Front Axle The aftermarket front axle steering knuckles have been machined with an incorrect taper during the…
- 10045081Apr 18, 2012Jeep: see document search button for owner letter. Information regarding the extension warranty for diagnosis and replacement of transmission oil cooler lines.
- 10041077Jun 15, 2011Chrysler: 2008-2010 jeep wrangler. Weeping transmission oil cooler lines. Information on installing new transmission oil cooler supply and return line assembly.
- 10041264May 1, 2011Chrysler service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The transmission cooler lines may leak transmission fluid at the hose to tube joints.
- 10033531Jun 1, 2010Chrysler service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Transmission fluid temperature warning. The transmission fluid on certain vehicles may overheat under…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 13 | 18% |
| 2024 | 179 | 24% |
| 2023 | 51 | 14% |
| 2022 | 68 | 17% |
| 2021 | 149 | 16% |
| 2020 | 47 | 8% |
| 2019 | 80 | 11% |
| 2018 | 177 | 10% |
| 2017 | 50 | 16% |
| 2016 | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 | 51 | 11% |
| 2014 | 88 | 13% |
| 2013 | 230 | 35% |
| 2012 | 282 | 34% |
| 2011 | 40 | 8% |
| 2010 | 68 | 10% |
| 2009 | 34 | 9% |
| 2008 | 67 | 8% |
| 2007 | 46 | 8% |
| 2006 | 57 | 8% |
| 2005 | 41 | 6% |
| 2004 | 26 | 14% |
| 2003 | 22 | 22% |
| 2002 | 14 | 13% |
| 2001 | 23 | 14% |
| 2000 | 70 | 28% |
| 1999 | 20 | 9% |
| 1998 | 33 | 12% |
| 1997 | 53 | 13% |
| 1995 | 32 | 16% |
| 1994 | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 | 13 | 12% |
| 1992 | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 | 8 | 11% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 7 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler
104 complaintsFuel system
80 complaintsSteering
65 complaintsSuspension
63 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 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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