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2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-Dr 4x4 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-Dr 4x4 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,314 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 09V118000 2009-04-09 4,314 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
47
1crashes
STEERING
34
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
27
1injuries
SUSPENSION
24
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11
1injuries
SUSPENSION:FRONT
8
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
5
POWER TRAIN
5
1fires1injuries
WHEELS
5
1crashes1fires1injuries
Total complaints220

What owners report

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

“Less than 30 days after purchasing my 2009 jeep wrangler unlimited sahara, I was driving it and went to press the brake pedal while the vehicle was in motion going approximately 35 mph. When I pressed the brakes I heard a grinding noise, my vehicle slowed down slightly but not as much as it…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2020-01-06

“When refueling, regardless of fill level the gas will not flow into tank properly on level ground, and spews out all over the ground/car/person. It will not take fuel in any position. It takes about 10-15 minutes to refuel from empty. It will take gas until the filler neck fills up and then you…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-01-21

“When fililng the fuel tank, no matter which gas station I use, the tank overflows when full, spilling gasoline before the pump shutoff can activate. This is stationary, turned off, and level. I've owned this car since feb 2015 and it is a highly repeatable problem.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-11-24

“My wife called me from work saying her jeep was smoking after parking the vehicle. I rushed to her job and found smoke coming from under the jeep. What I found was debris was stuck between the frame and the exhaust pipe in the center of the jeep. Pinestraw been collecting there and was smoldering.…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2018-08-13

“Everytime I fill up my gas tank it overflows!!! Leaving gas all over the ground, me and my poor jeep. With gas running on my bumper and well discoloring it. Please fix this issue.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-04-11

“I have a problem with fuel overflowing every time I go to the gas station. I've tried different pumps and different gas stations and have the same problem every time. I bought the car 1 month ago and iyhe overflow has been a constant problem. After researching this problem online, I see this is a…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-04-09

“Experienced the violent shaking of the front suspension and steering wheel while traveling at approximately 55 mph. Apparently this is referred to as a "death wobble" but a recall has not been issued yet. My best guess is, after multiple people die from this malfunction and sue the chrysler/jeep…”

STEERING · reported 2017-12-05

“Experienced the violent shaking of the front suspension and steering wheel while traveling at approximately 55 mph. Apparently this is referred to as a "death wobble" but a recall has not been issued yet. My best guess is, after multiple people die from this malfunction and sue the chrysler/jeep…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2017-12-05

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 4-Dr 4x4 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.