2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
20
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
16
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
SUSPENSION:FRONT
5
STEERING
4
SUSPENSION
4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
Total complaints103

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Horn doesn't work and cruise control doesn't work airbag light on n”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-05-25

“Horn doesn't work and cruise control doesn't work airbag light on n”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2019-05-25

“Horn doesn't work and cruise control doesn't work airbag light on n”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-05-25

“Faulty instrument cluster: displayed false warning alarms, especially during the first 30 minutes of driving. When taken in for safety recalls, jeep showed 81,000 miles on engine computer, not the 8457 showing on instrument cluster.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-05-14

“I was traveling around 50-55 mph on a straight road, when the jeep started shaking violently and I almost lost control. I had to pull over and come to a stop. I was very shaken up. I did have it looked over to see if anything was wrong. Couldn't find anything (tires, tie-in rods, ball joints, and…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-03-10

“Left front directional has replaced bulb but still flashes fast. Computer was scanned for codes and tipm code present. Light socket and wiring all look good. 2007 wrangler had a tipm recall. 2009 should as well.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-01-10

“We have been experiencing severe wobbling of our vehicle. This has occurred three times while driving approx. 65 mph, on a city free way. The wobbling has been initiated where slabs of road meet, especially if it is not even one. On all wobbling occasions were fortunate enough to find ourselves on…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-10-08

“When I purchased the vehicle I had noticed it made a noice , I had a mechanic take a look at it and mentioned the sub frame was welded and that the car was very rusted and falling apart. I went back with in the 15 days and under 500 miles and brought it to jason's attention (the person ho sold me…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-06-20

Defect investigations

Investigation DP14004 Opened 2014-09-25 · closed 2015-07-24

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the…

Investigation EA15007 Opened 2015-12-04 · closed 2016-07-06

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure

On May 10, 2016, Fiat Chrysler America (FCA) submitted a Part 573 Defect Information Report announcing NHTSA recall 16V290 involving 394,258 model year (MY) 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.Under the recall FCA will replace the clockspring and install a steering wheel back cover and steering wheel column shroud.This…

Investigation EA15007 Opened 2015-12-04 · closed 2016-07-06

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure

On May 10, 2016, Fiat Chrysler America (FCA) submitted a Part 573 Defect Information Report announcing NHTSA recall 16V290 involving 394,258 model year (MY) 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.Under the recall FCA will replace the clockspring and install a steering wheel back cover and steering wheel column shroud.This…

Investigation EA15007 Opened 2015-12-04 · closed 2016-07-06

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure

On May 10, 2016, Fiat Chrysler America (FCA) submitted a Part 573 Defect Information Report announcing NHTSA recall 16V290 involving 394,258 model year (MY) 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.Under the recall FCA will replace the clockspring and install a steering wheel back cover and steering wheel column shroud.This…

Investigation EA15007 Opened 2015-12-04 · closed 2016-07-06

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure

On May 10, 2016, Fiat Chrysler America (FCA) submitted a Part 573 Defect Information Report announcing NHTSA recall 16V290 involving 394,258 model year (MY) 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.Under the recall FCA will replace the clockspring and install a steering wheel back cover and steering wheel column shroud.This…

Investigation PE15025 Opened 2015-06-19 · closed 2015-12-07

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure

In it's response to ODI's PE15-025 Information Request letter, FCA identified 1,703 consumer complaints, field reports and legal claims responsive to the subject defect condition on the subject Wrangler vehicles.Six of these reports alleged an air bag non-deployment in a crash in which either the air bag warning…

Investigation PE15025 Opened 2015-06-19 · closed 2015-12-07

Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure

In it's response to ODI's PE15-025 Information Request letter, FCA identified 1,703 consumer complaints, field reports and legal claims responsive to the subject defect condition on the subject Wrangler vehicles.Six of these reports alleged an air bag non-deployment in a crash in which either the air bag warning…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 2-Dr 4x4 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.