Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Possible Vehicle Rollaway
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
REVERSE WIRING STEERING COLUMN DRIVER AIR BAG
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (138)
138 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 138 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 47 | 34.1% |
| Power train | 23 | 16.7% |
| Engine | 22 | 15.9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 8.7% |
| Air bags | 11 | 8% |
| Steering | 11 | 8% |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 7.2% |
| Wheels | 10 | 7.2% |
| Structure | 9 | 6.5% |
| Tires | 9 | 6.5% |
How 2009 compares with other Grand Cherokee years
Best and worst Grand Cherokee years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2,051 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1,300 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1,108 | 5 |
| 2008 | 734 | 4 |
| 2009 | 138 | 2 |
| 2010 | 118 | 5 |
| 2011 | 1,641 | 6 |
| 2012 | 1,644 | 10 |
| 2013 | 804 | 9 |
| 2014 | 2,377 | 18 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 18 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 494 g/mi
- EPA class
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 18 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 21 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
| 3.7 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $3,950 | 523 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 4.7 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 4.7 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 4.7 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 4.7 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 6.1 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 11 / 14 / 12 | $6,850 | 741 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2009 Grand Cherokee for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee FAQ
How many recalls does the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 13V175000 (electrical), 09V118000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
Owners filed 138 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (47), Power train (23), Engine (22) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?
EPA rates the 3.7 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic version at 16 city, 21 highway and 18 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2009 Grand Cherokee compare with other years?
Among the 2005–2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee model years at least five years old, the 2010 drew the fewest complaints (118) and the 2014 the most (2,377). The 2009 drew 138. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.