2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 165 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 overview page.
What owners report
“TAKATA RECALL - WHEN PUMPING GAS INTO THE VEHICLE GAS CONTINUES TO FLOW WHEN THE TANK BECOMES FULL AND GAS PUSHES OUT OVER THE OPENING…”NHTSA complaint 10817437 — filed 01/03/2016
“WHEN FILLING WITH GAS, WHEN THE PUMP CLICKS OFF ABOUT A PINT OR MORE OF GASOLINE COMES RUSHING BACK OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE AT…”NHTSA complaint 10811325 — filed 12/20/2015
“EVERY TIME I FILL UP WITH GAS THE FUEL SPILLS ALL OVER THE SIDE OF MY JEEP AFTER THE PUMP SHUTS OFF. THIS HAPPENS AT…”NHTSA complaint 10712917 — filed 04/26/2015
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4: 27 of 165 complaints on file (16.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 have in total?
165 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
