Worst 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 46 | — | — | 112,951 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 23 | 2 | — | 53,731 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 22 | — | — | 79,261 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 2 | — | 77,060 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 1 | — | 290,829 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | 67,342 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 10 | — | — | 60,451 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 1 | — | 32,837 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | 1 | — | 75,285 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Valve | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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 Grand Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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