2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee

▲ Better than typical

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:43:18.648Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2009: 138 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1989	5
1990	5
1991	6
1992	3
1993	555
1994	588
1995	719
1996	893
1997	991
1998	1028
1999	1638
2000	1447
2001	883
2002	1476
2003	761
2004	1294
2005	2051
2006	1280
2007	1108
2008	733
2009	138
2010	117
2011	1639
2012	1637
2013	799
2014	2367
2015	1340
2016	306
2017	361
2018	837
2019	356
2020	224
2021	396
2022	247
2023	371
2024	231
2025	59
2026	8

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%

33% of complaints: electrical system — 46 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250530

WIN Module failure

NHTSA ODI report, 20250114

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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Gcc

NHTSA ODI report, 20220423

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK VEHICLE, WITH ONLY BRAKE BEING APPLIED, AND MOTOR ALLOWED TO IDLE, VEHICLE ACCELERATED. ALL ATTEMPTS TO STOP VEHICLE BY HARD APPLICATION OF FOOT BRAKE FAILED, AND VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH A BUILDING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130810

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, IT ROLLS BACKWARDS WHEN PLACED INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES, BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090716

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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NHTSA ODI report, 20130810

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090601 — air bags, electrical system

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. T

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-

Campaign 09V118000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091015 — suspension

ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTE

Remedy: ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-98

Campaign 09E039000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130815 — electrical system, power train

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 manufa

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 c

Campaign 13V175000 — check if this car was fixed