2009 Jeep Wrangler User Reviews

Pros

Open Air driving during warm weather, Great offroading capability, Rugged

Cons

Gas mileage is poor, Grab handles for rear passenger not standard equipment

Purchased As New

Great Vehicle. Never would get anything else. Great in the snow and vinyl top not noisy as older models.

Pros

solid axles, open body, comfortable seating, true 4x4

Cons

plastic headlights, plastic grill, plastic bumpers,engine,over engineered

Purchased As Not Purchased

I really like Jeep Wranglers and if I were to lose mine, I would get another. I may even get a 2009. I currently have a 2006 Jeep Wrangler and went to consider a 2009. Although the 2009 Wrangler is quite possibly the last true 4x4 with solid axles, I kept my 2006 Wrangler. I found the 2009 has plastic headlights and plastic grill. Plastic headlights are junk in my opinion. They turn gray in a few years and you can't see at night. I like to use my Wrangler like a 4x4 so a plastic grill is not very good protection aginst branches and off road obsticles. The grill is swept foward so it does not really look like the classic Jeep grill. I really could not believe that Wranglers are coming out with power windows. Aren't power windows the first thing to break on a vehicle? The gas peddle felt sluggish to me. I do not like the computer controlled accellerator. That's just one more thing to break when you are off road. I'd like to see the old cable controlled pedal instead. This is the first Jeep Wrangler with plastic molded bumpers. In other words, it has no bumpers to speak of, so they are not good for off roading. The plastic covering on the bumper is sure to fade, crack and peel. Although this complaint is purely about it's appearence, I have never seen a Jeep Wrangler with a curved windshield. The biggest complaint is the engine. The 3.8 Liter V6 is just not as powerful as the 4.0 Liter inline 6. I have been driving manual transmissions all my life and I stalled the engine several times on a take off due to the fact that the V6 is weak and the computer controlled gas pedal has lots of lag. I got the hang of it and still had lots of trouble getting any speed out of the 2009 Wrangler. I have no Idea why the 4.0 liter inline 6 engine was terminated after so many years of service. The 3.8 liter V6 makes nearly the same miles to the gallon that the 4.0 inline 6 engine made. I see no advantage to the V6. The interior of the new Wrangler is very comfortable. I like everything except the new dashboard. The new dashboard is just simply too over-engineered to be in a Wrangler. I know it sounds like a lot of complaints, but I would actually buy one if I did not already have my 2006. The 2009 is a down grade to the 2006 in my opinion. If I had not driven a 2006 or owned a 2006, I would jump at the chance to own a 2009. The bottom line is I would still recommend it. It's just too over engineered to be a true Wrangler and it's not for me. Soon the Jeep Wrangler we all know and love will be a thing of the past. The name may live on, but this is the beginning of the end. :...read morehide

Pros

Great looking car and fun to drive

Cons

Doesn't handle too well in the snow

Purchased As New

This is my first Jeep and after this I will not drive anything else. It's a basic, simple, and rugged vehicle but it's fun to drive, handles well, and is comfortable. I have the soft top and so far it's been pretty easy to take off and on. I have the 6 cylinder, wouldn't get a smaller engine, the Jeep needs pickup and power. Not bad on gas. I don't like the way it handles in the snow, I think it probably needs some weight in the back such as sand or something. All together it's just a fun, simple, good looking vehicle!...read morehide

Pros

Not the best fuel economy, but 17 City & 20 Hgy is not bad fuel economy.

Cons

Rides great compared to the 1970s Jeeps but it is a Jeep.

Purchased As New

I have the Basic X package, 3.8 V-6, 6-speed, A/C, Soft Top, Sirius Radio, Rocky Mountain Red.....

Pros

Saves on gas. Drives smoothly like a luxury car. Easy removal/replacement of hard top pieces.

Cons

Narrow side mirrors. Wish they were a bit wider.

Purchased As New

SO very happy with my purch. I got a great warranty also. It is not only amazing to drive about town, but camping with it ROCKS and also road trips are fun with the flexible 2-piece removable top and 1 piece back. So easy to remove and replace. It would be nice to have a stopper to keep the back hatch open, but no biggie. I got a block to do that. I LOVE my Jeep!...read morehide

Pros

Rugged enough to go anywhere but surprisingly comfortable and quiet.

Cons

Needs more power (bigger engine) at times.

Purchased As New

The Wrangler Sahara has it all: its rugged, comfortable, surprisingly quiet, and very fun to drive. It combines all the capabilities you would expect from a Jeep with plenty of creature comforts. I originally purchased my Jeep as a "weekend vehicle", but its fast replacing my stodgy sedan as my work vehicle as well. Its just too much fun to drive to let it sit in the garage!

I have only two suggestions for improvement: The Wrangler should be made available with an optional v-8 engine. At times I need / want more power. There should also be a device to keep the tailgate open when in use....read morehide

Pros

GREAT looks. Comfortable seats. AWESOME stereo/navigation. Best Wrangler yet!

Cons

Mileage is not great.

Purchased As New

This is my second Wrnagler (had a 1997 Sahara - sold it seven years ago). Got the itch to get another Wrangler after having a new Wrangler as a rental car on a business trip. Bought my 2009 Sahara, with navigation, Sirius, 20 gig hard drive and "dual" top group. Have taken it on a highway roadtrip and while it doesn't handle like a sedan, it is not suppose to - it's a Jeep for goodness sake! Good enough gas mileage, although a Wrangler is never going to have great MPG. The dual top group allows to swap hard top for soft top, which, although not an easy thing to do (takes two people), still makes it worth it on a nice day.

This is our "second" car and it is just a "fun" vehicle to have. My kids (9 and 4) love it....read morehide

Pros

Fun to drive! Easy to use soft top.

Cons

Not as much power as the older models.

Purchased As New

This is my 2nd wrangler. I love it! Engineers took all the problems with the old wrangler and fixed them. Great sound system. No more noisy soft top. I got the lifetime warrenty. The ultimate summer vehicle!

Purchased As New

I BOUGHT MY 09 WRANGLER ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO...MAINLY USE IT FOR WORK, ABOUT 65 MILES A DAY.I RUN A FULL SYTHENTIC OIL IN THE ENGINE AND REAR END. THE FUEL MILEAGE IS SURPISING FOR A JEEP. MINE GETS 23-24 MPG WITH A SIX SPEED MANUAL TRANS...I HAVE ALMOST TEN THOUSAND MILES NOW, AND NO TROUBLE...

Pros

Huge improvements over past models!!! Open air feel!!! It's a Jeep!!!

Cons

No problems yet!!!

Purchased As New

I recently purchased my Jeep Wrangler JK from a dealership in Arkansas and I love it. It has so many little things the Jeeps of the past were lacking. The newly designed interior places it in a class more with "cars" than past Jeeps. The Inifinity Sound System with the Sirius radio rocks. The ride and handling is also better. The Sunrider Top is also really nice, you can open it in like five seconds and close it in the same, all without actually removing anything. As far as the Trail Rating goes, I actually tested my stock Jeep at a off road park in Hot Springs, Arkansas and was amazed at what it could do and handle! As it sits up higher than previous models you can compete with some Jeeps that have been lifted and modified. I absolutely LOVE my new Jeep. The only complaints I would have would be the seats don't seem to fold up and forward as much as older models (thus making it harder to get in the backseat) and the water that pours inside when you open the doors after a good rain (some type of channel would have been a good idea)....read morehide