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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee: common problems and reliability
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138 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy one?The 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 138 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2009 a good year for the Grand Cherokee?
Across the 31 Grand Cherokee model years we track, complaint volume runs from 118 (2010) to 2,380 (2014). With 138 complaints, the 2009 Grand Cherokee sits below the model's median of 1,108.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2009 Grand Cherokee
electrical system:wiring
Campaign 09V118000CHRYSLER 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.
power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Campaign 13V175000Chrysler 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.
suspension
Campaign 09E039000ROCK 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 INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Grand Cherokee. See the full Grand Cherokee owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Grand Cherokee listings typically run $18,967–$28,998.
Other Grand Cherokee model years
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