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2009 Jeep Wrangler repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (32%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (4%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 28 repairs.
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2009 Jeep Wrangler repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Jeep Wrangler

Engine not specified

Jeep Wrangler in California, United States
Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009

1000 mi
One of the hard-top fasteners was missing. 

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2009 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Wrangler in Washington, United States
Feb 2009 - Jul 2015
May 2013

34800 mi

US $26
Clicking noise from front end. Replaced passenger side axle u joint. 

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2009 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Wrangler in Kentucky, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2014
Jul 2011

33578 mi
When pulling into a parking place I heard a loud pop and discovered that my steering stabilizer arm had popped out, tearing the joint apart. Dodge replaced all parts under warranty. Good as new 
Apr 2013

54500 mi

US $579
Ball joints were completely shot at 50,000 miles. 
Jeep Wrangler in Florida, United States
Jan 2012 - Nov 2013
Sep 2012

25000 mi

US $150
Replaced one speed sensor which was faulty. Caused the ABS to engage when initially driving the vehicle for a trip. Dealer noticed leak from the master brake cylinder to the brake booster. Both replaced. 
Jeep Wrangler in Michigan, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2022
Jan 2021

52000 mi

US $100
Worn tie rod ends needed to be replaced 
May 2022

61000 mi

US $100
Wheel bearings  and axle u-joints for the front axle. 
Jeep Wrangler in Illinois, United States
Jan 2009 - Feb 2018
Mar 2015

43000 mi

US $200
Plastic bushings disintegrated in transfer case shift cable linkage. I replaced entire linkage with a heavy duty one from advance adapters. 
Feb 2018

60000 mi

US $1500
Water pump needed to be replaced Exhaust manifolds needed to be replaced 
Jeep Wrangler in Nunavit Territory, Canada
Jun 2009 - Jul 2022
Jul 2011

29640 mi

C $58
car wobbled, steering arm and stabilizer replaced 
Dec 2011

32860 mi

C $237
tie rods and rear shocks, paid for tie rods, free alignment, free rear shocks because 2nd time brought for problem. 
Jun 2016

119040 mi
tie-rod changed 

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2009 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Wrangler in New Hampshire, United States
Aug 2013 - Dec 2017
Sep 2015

74000 mi

US $250
Replaced tie rods and steering stabilizer. 
Jun 2016

79000 mi

US $75
Replaced rear calipers. One piston was frozen 
Mar 2017

84000 mi

US $36
Replaced front wheel speed sensors 
Dec 2017

85000 mi

US $150
Replace track bar 
Jeep Wrangler in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Mar 2014
Feb 2014

16200 mi
parking brake not able to fully engage 
Jeep Wrangler in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2008 - Aug 2014
Nov 2013

76900 mi
replace cats 
Jul 2014

80000 mi

US $100
replaced clock spring oil consumption test. only burning 1 qt every 800, so it's within chrysler specs. after report sold it. 
Aug 2014

80000 mi
uses oil since day one. 1 qt every 750 mi is acceptable to chrysler, not me, so i traded. 

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2009 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Wrangler in New Hampshire, United States
Jul 2014 - Oct 2015
Sep 2014

108000 mi
The torque converter was slipping causing a shuddering when shifting between gears usually at an incline. New torque converter was installed. During the repair of the Torque converter the shop also found missing teeth in rear differential. new gears were added in rear. 
Jeep Wrangler in Mississippi, United States
May 2009 - May 2009
May 2009 It caught on fire and was totaled. Fire started in the Fuse box. 
Jeep Wrangler in Missouri, United States
Jan 2011 - Sep 2015
Jul 2015

133800 mi

US $80
Gas cap not staying on. 

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