2009 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 09/08/2026

65Steering complaints

17.5%Of all 371 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS101 · 27.2%

STEERING65 · 17.5%

SUSPENSION58 · 15.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM58 · 15.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM34 · 9.2%

Share of the 371 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler overview page.

What owners report

“WARNING LIGHT FOR AIRBAG SYSTEM IS ACTIVATING EVERY 30-50 SECONDS. CONTACTED MY SERVICE DEPARTMENT, THEY STATED IT IS A "CLOCK SPRING" IN THE STEERING SYSTEM…”NHTSA complaint 10544394 — filed 09/19/2013

“VEHICLE WOULD OCCASIONALLY EXPERIENCE A VIOLENT SHAKING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS WHEN TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH. SEEMED TO TYPICALLY BE INITIATED BY SMALL BUMP IN…”NHTSA complaint 10542193 — filed 09/05/2013

“LAST NIGHT I TURNED MY CAR ON...I NOTICED THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON LONGER THAN USUAL IT WENT OF BUT A COUPLE MINUTES LATER IT…”NHTSA complaint 10508938 — filed 04/20/2013

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler: 65 of 371 complaints on file (17.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler have in total?

371 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.