The 2009 Jeep Wrangler has a dedicated following due to its excellent off-road performance, but in terms of daily driving, reviewers thought it can’t measure up to other 2009 compact SUVs. According to most critics, the Wrangler has a choppy highway ride with too-light steering. When it was new, reviewers said the Wrangler lacked acceleration off the line and passing power, even with a 3.8-liter V6 engine. Additionally, the Wrangler has the worst fuel economy ratings in the class along with terrible safety scores. Still, the Wrangler is one of the best off-road SUVs on the market.
