2009 Jeep Wrangler Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/14/2026

58Suspension complaints

15.8%Of all 368 complaints

#3Most-reported category

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

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS99 · 26.9%

STEERING64 · 17.4%

SUSPENSION58 · 15.8%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM58 · 15.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM32 · 8.7%

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

“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

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND CAUSED THE CONTACT…”NHTSA complaint 10521518 — filed 06/24/2013

“ANYTIME YOU HIT A POTHOLE OR BUMP IN THE ROAD THE VEHICLE GOES INTO A VIOLENT SHIMMY/SHAKE. WHEN THIS OCCURS YOU MUST EXIT THE ROADWAY…”NHTSA complaint 10507406 — filed 04/07/2013

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #3 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 suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION 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 07/14/2026.