2009 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My Jeep Wrangler warning light cycled on under normal driving conditions. I drove it to my mechanic he said the code read was for the transmission. We checked the transmission fluid and it was filled with fluid. I drove it home into my driveway and I saw smoke and looked under the vehicle. I didn't…”
filed Jan 24, 2023
“At 16000 miles, my driver side exhaust manifold cracked. The dealer replaced. It has now been replace 6 additional times. The dealer will not honor their original repair which obviously did not work. I am breathing insafe exhaust fumes. Chrysler corp has know about this problem (tsb 09-001-13) now…”
filed Mar 25, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 23 | 39% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 390 | 59% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 95 | 28% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 85 | 23% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 213 | 24% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 50 | 8% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 42 | 6% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 98 | 5% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 61 | 20% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 88 | 19% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 125 | 27% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 322 | 50% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler
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.