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1J4FA24159L••••••2009 Jeep WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4
This build draws 5.2× more complaints than the average 2009 Jeep WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 build (12 vs 2).
12on this build
71on the model
31builds in total
Most reportedSteering 3Air Bags 3Suspension 2Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesJun 2025
My wrangler's brakes locked up repeatedly and I took it to the dealer. They said that it needs a new ABS module but that part is not made anymore. This is a safety issue and I now have a car that I can't sell, can't fix, and can't drive. My wife almost got into an accident
Electrical SystemFeb 2016
While in motion and stationary the air bag warning light and chime come on randomly, sometimes seconds apart over times minutes, online research indicates that the air bag system maybe defective and this issue is a recall matter on right drive jeeps mine however is a left drive.…
Air BagsJan 2015
Air bag warning light stays on
SteeringJul 2013
At highway speed (50-70 mph) vehicle would shake violently after hitting a bump. Vehicle needs to come to a complete stop to correct the wobble. After a little on line research, I discovered "death wobble." service writers at both milosch palace jeep and al deeby jeep knew right…
Fuel/propulsion SystemDec 2012
When fueling, gasoline will splash back from the filler before the pump stops causing gas to spill on the side of the vehicle and on the ground. It happens at any gas station anytime the vehicle is filled up
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4FA24159L723841 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.