2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 195
- 18 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 46 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 9 reported crashes · 2 injuries
What owners report fails — 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 46
- POWER TRAIN 23
- ENGINE 22
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12
- AIR BAGS 11
1 recall on record for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 13V175000 · 2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA has 195 consumer complaints on record for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (46 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (46), power train (23), engine (22), vehicle speed control (12). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.