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#BS-2009-JEEWRA-1435

2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4

Based on reports from 220 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
220
Crashes
2
Fires
5
Recalls
1
TSBs
18
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 220 complaints, 2 crashes, 5 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

47 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 41K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

57
0–30K
74
30–60K
43
60–90K
17
90–120K
8
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (74 reports) • Median: 41K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (47 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags47 (21%)
Fuel System44 (20%)
Steering34 (15%)
Suspension24 (11%)
Electrical11 (5%)
Suspension:front8 (4%)
Wheels & Tires7 (3%)
Drivetrain5 (2%)

2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 41,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 41K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4, with 44 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

9
09
16
10
34
11
25
12
38
13
25
14
26
15
31
16
9
17
5
18
1
19
1
20

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

09V118000Jun 2009

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 220 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4 Model Years

201220112010200920082007
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2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4 is related to the airbags, with 47 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4 reliable?
The 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4 has 220 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jeep Wrangler 4 Dr 4x4 problems start?
Based on 201 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 41,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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