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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 138
- Received Jul 2009 to Oct 2025
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving35 complaints · 25% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine suddenly shuts off while driving14 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Ignition key sticks or will not turn12 complaints · 8.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #13V175000Chrysler 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.
- Recall #09V118000Chrysler 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 4 crashes, 0 fires, 1 person injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 11 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 138 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 35 | 25% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 14 | 10% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 12 | 8.7% | – | |
| Transfer case shifts into 4-wheel drive unexpectedly | 8 | 5.8% | – | NHTSA recall #13V175000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 6 | 4.3% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 5 | 3.6% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 5 | 3.6% | – | NHTSA recall #09V118000 |
| TPMS valve stems break or leak | 5 | 3.6% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 4 | 2.9% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 3 | 2.2% | – | |
| Power steering rack leaks fluid | 3 | 2.2% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #13V175000May 7, 2013295,345 vehicles affected
electrical system; power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
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.
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #09V118000April 9, 20094,314 vehicles affected
air bags; air bags: frontal; electrical system: wiring
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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