2009 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING · 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 steering 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
“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: 64 of 368 complaints on file (17.4%). 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 steering category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
