2009 Jeep Commander Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Commander years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Jeep Commander. That ranks 4th out of 6 Commander model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (21 complaints, 46%), typically at around 87,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 46owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Jeep Commander problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 21 | 46% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 20% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 17% | 82,603 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 13% | 106,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 7% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 7% | 110,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 4% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 4% | 60,168 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | 56,893 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 59,200 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Jeep Commander recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system; power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Air bags:frontal; electrical system:wiring
Problem: Chrysler is recalling 4,314 my 2009 dodge journey, jeep grand cherokee, commander and wrangler vehicles. Wiring may be reversed on the steering column control module driver airbag squib connector. The driver's airbag may not deploy as intended.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the driver's airbag may not properly inflate and may not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's airbag squib wires and replace the steering column control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Was driving the speed limit when I started smelling an electrical burning smell several seconds later my passenger side airbag deployed while I was driving scaring me almost causing an accident I am almost 7 months pregnant!!! Now the airbag light is also on and I am terrified to drive!
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Commander. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the air bag squid connector was damaged and needed to be replaced…
The commander turns off on its own, brakes on its own, the alarm does its own thing, the esp/bas lights are on, buttons on dash donât work most of the time, sunroof drain is faulty, and leaks rivers of water into my car! Also had my brakes to seize up on me and I couldnât move from a danged…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP COMMANDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO HER DESTINATION. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER WARSAW CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (2771 N DETROIT ST…
Just like the 2008 model, when you put the car in park and try to turn the key off the will not turn off all the way. I have to turn the key from the auxiliary position to the on position for several minutes until the key finally goes into the off position. Only then will it release the key. When i…
Other Jeep Commander years
← 2008 Commander · 2010 Commander →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Commander | 45 | 4 |
| 2009 | 46 | 2 |
| 2008 Commander | 326 | 4 |
| 2007 Commander | 696 | 5 |
| 2006 Commander | 1,635 | 5 |
| 2005 Commander | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Commander?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Jeep Commander?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Jeep Commander a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Commander model years, the 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.