2009 Jeep Commander Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Jeep Commander.

20082010
Complaints
64
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2009 Jeep Commander Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#118 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:83,825 mi
#29 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:81,709 mi
#38 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:86,338 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Jeep Commander.

Electrical Faults
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,825
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
81,709
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86,338
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
109,250
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Valve
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2009 Jeep Commander

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~295,345 vehicles.

13V175000Electrical System · Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
~295,345 affected

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?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Jeep Commander has 64 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Jeep Commander?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (18 complaints, avg 83,825 mi); Engine Problems (9 complaints, avg 81,709 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints, avg 86,338 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Jeep Commander?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 87,030 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2009 Jeep Commander have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 295,345 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Jeep Commander?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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