Worst 2009 Jeep Commander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Jeep Commander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 18 | — | — | 83,825 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | 81,709 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 86,338 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | — | — | 109,250 mi | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Valve | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Jeep Commander
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~295,345 vehicles.
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.
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2009 Jeep Commander — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Jeep Commander reliable?
What are common problems with the 2009 Jeep Commander?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Jeep Commander?
Does the 2009 Jeep Commander have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2009 Jeep Commander?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Commander reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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