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2009 Jeep Wrangler recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 | – |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | – |
| Electrical system | 1 | – |
Safety recalls8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 9, 201818V021000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 18V021000
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| May 24, 201616V352000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 16V352000
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| May 11, 201616V290000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideFailure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V290000
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| May 7, 201313V176000 | Air bagsIn the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, a broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the… DetailsHide details for campaign 13V176000
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| Feb 25, 201313E010000 | EquipmentIf the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13E010000
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| Nov 2, 201111V528000 | Air bags: frontalA BROKEN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN THE AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING ASSEMBLY CAN LEAD TO NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT… DetailsHide details for campaign 11V528000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Wrangler, Wrangler 4-Dr 4x4. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component650
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 175 | 27 |
| Steering | 108 | 17 |
| Suspension | 108 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 105 | 16 |
| Power train | 66 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 56 | 9 |
| Fuel system | 53 | 8 |
| Gasoline | 52 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 28 | 4 |
| Engine | 23 | 4 |
| Wheels | 20 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 16 | 2 |
| Structure | 15 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 2 |
13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Wrangler, Wrangler Unlimited.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“oN 5-22-26 I was involved in a MVA. I was in a head on collision. My airbags did not deploy. I suffered a brain bleed and now have an aneurysm thought to have been caused by the trauma. My head hit the windshield.”
- Steering
“horn honks on its own, crinkling while turning wheel, airbag light on dash, esp, bas lights on dash”
- Electrical system
“Crinkling noise when turning the wheel either way, horn randomly honks, red air bag on, bas esp light on”
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2009 Jeep Wrangler recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler. The most recent, 18V021000 (reported January 9, 2018), concerns air bags. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2009 Jeep Wrangler recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 5 campaigns. Others: equipment (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Jeep Wrangler?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 175 complaints out of 650 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 19 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Jeep Wrangler?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.
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