Recalls ·2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD; the most frequently affected component is power train — transfer case (4-wheel drive). Owners filed 138 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 26 model years of this model in the database, 2009 ranks #25 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints138
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Power train — Transfer case (4-wheel drive)Campaign 13V175000 · 07 May 2013

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

SuspensionCampaign 09E039000 · 19 Jun 2009

Problem: Rock 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.

Risk: This condition could cause a loss of effective lift and lowering of the affected vehicle, possibly creating the driver to panic which could possibly lead to a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Rock krawler will notify owners and provide a free remedy. The safety recall began on october 15. 2008. All the affected untits have been remedied. Owners may contact rock krawler at 1-518-270-9822.

Electrical system — WiringCampaign 09V118000 · 09 Apr 2009

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system17 · 42%
Unknown or other8 · 20%
Engine7 · 18%
Air bags7 · 18%
Power train5 · 12%
Steering4 · 10%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%
Vehicle speed control3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Went in to the store came out put my key in and it does not start all the dash lights come had it towed home my son came over put key in and it started right up one week later the same thing happen it not reading my key all the time

Electrical system · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

I was driving the other day and all the sudden i hit a bump and the key fob falls out of the ignition cutting the engine completely off. So i was coasting with no engine or power. Luckily i put it in to neutral and it started back up. This could have been very dangerous. Also my key will not release when i am trying…

Electrical system · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Vehicle shifts into lower2nd gear while driving at highway speeds according to owners manual this is called limp mode and needs to be stopped placed in park and turn ignition off and restarted to continue driving this has happened to me and others

Power train · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Every time i fuel my car fuel backs up the the fuel filler neck and spills all over the ground this seem to be a problem not only in jeep cherokees but in the wrangler too from what i understand this is a every fuel up ongoing problem

Fuel/propulsion system · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.