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2009 Jeep Wrangler electrical system problems

The 2009 Jeep Wrangler has 42 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

42

Electrical System complaints

8%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

WAS DRIVING WITH LOW SPEED WHEN I HEARD THE CAR ALARM AND HEAVY SMOKE STARTED TO SHOW FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I HAD NO FULL COVERAGE ON THE TRUCK SO I HAD TO TAKE CHANCE TO OPEN THE HOOD AND REMOVE THE BATTERY CABLE BEFORE THE WHOLE CAR GOES ON FIRE. WAS LUCKY THIS IS DIDN'T HAPPEN WHILE I AM DRIVING…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 20, 2014 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2009 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA has 42 complaints about the 2009 Jeep Wrangler electrical system — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.