2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 steering problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Dec 6, 2017
“Car shakes violently between 50-55 mph. Front steering stabilizer has been replaced three times, "death wobble" still occurs. Happens on smooth, non-bumpy roads as well as bumpy ones.”
filed Aug 7, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 84 | 14% |
| 2007 Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 | 82 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.