Jeep WRANGLER - 2009
280.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2009 is 311.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jeep WRANGLER, model year 2009.
Sample size: 248 cars, 621 tests and 1,741 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 248 cars
The 2009 Jeep Wrangler shows a lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 280 defects per 100 vehicles versus the average of 310. This model is particularly strong in the Wheels, Suspensions & Axles category, performing significantly better with 141 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 295. However, it struggles with Brakes and Steering, exhibiting higher defect rates of 150 and 53 per 100 vehicles respectively, which are worse than the averages. Notably, as mileage increases, the defect rate for the Wrangler also rises, indicating potential issues that may arise in higher mileage vehicles.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 248 cars
Categories
Brakes
▼ 27.7% worse
150.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 117.5 / 100 tests
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▼ 223.9% worse
52.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
Visibility
▲ 9.0% better
21.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 5.4% worse
85.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 100 tests
- A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 52.9% better
141.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 299.8 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 1.4% better
40.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▼ 195.2% worse
24.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 30.2% worse
44.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 34.4 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 122
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 100
Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 66
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 62
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 56
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 47
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 44
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 40
Serious faults (Top 10)
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 14