2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Cherokee years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 29th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. That ranks 29th out of 32 Grand Cherokee model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (47 complaints, 34%), typically at around 82,675 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 138owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 | 47 | 34% | 82,675 | — | — |
| Power Train | 23 | 17% | 55,843 | — | — |
| Engine | 22 | 16% | 62,940 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 9% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 11 | 8% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 8% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 7% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 10 | 7% | 50,550 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 7% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 7% | 49,050 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 4% | 83,862 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 68,213 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 59,121 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 48,387 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 62,940 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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.
My car is driving okay but itâs having some electrical issues and it shuts down.
Clock spring shorts out the electrical system. It causes the AC and heat not to work and no blower motor. This could cause others problems as well
When the airbag light comes on and is visible on the dashboard, this action shorts out the ac, heat, as well as the defroster. This airbag light is a constantly lit up and will not go out. I have been told that there is a problem with the clock spring on this vehicle. This has been an on going…
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to put the key into ignition; however, the key was inoperative. The contact stated that the key was intermittently was stuck in the ignition. No warning lights were illuminated. The…
WIN Module failure
Other Jeep Grand Cherokee years
← 2008 Grand Cherokee · 2010 Grand Cherokee →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Grand Cherokee | 25 | 6 |
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 76 | 4 |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 249 | 16 |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 397 | 21 |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 264 | 13 |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 409 | 12 |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 240 | 3 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 370 | 7 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 855 | 10 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 364 | 5 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 311 | 8 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 1,366 | 9 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 2,381 | 18 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 804 | 9 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 1,644 | 10 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 1,640 | 6 |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 118 | 5 |
| 2009 | 138 | 2 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 734 | 4 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 1,108 | 5 |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 1,280 | 4 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 2,051 | 3 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 1,295 | 8 |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 762 | 4 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 1,476 | 10 |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 883 | 4 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 1,447 | 6 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 1,638 | 4 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 1,028 | 4 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 991 | 5 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 893 | 6 |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 719 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 47 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Cherokee model years, the 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.