2009 Jeep Wrangler 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 368 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, FUEL WOULD SPEW BACK OUT OF THE FILLER NECK WITHOUT WARNING. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10575005 — filed 03/26/2014
“WHEN FILLING MY VEHICLE WITH GAS IT OVER FLOWS AFTER THE NOZZLE SHUTS OFF. CAUSING GAS TO SPILL ON ME. MY VEHICLE AND THE GROUND…”NHTSA complaint 10566477 — filed 02/28/2014
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FILLER NECK VALVE WOULD SPEW GASOLINE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REFUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10561384 — filed 01/24/2014
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Jeep Wrangler: 58 of 368 complaints on file (15.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler have in total?
368 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 7 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.
