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2009 Jeep Commander Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Jeep Commander, most often about the electrical (46% of complaints, typically around 87,000 miles). It is 4th of 6 Commander model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2009 Jeep Commander problems
Electrical
21 complaints · 46%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
My Jeep Commander keeps stalling for no apparent reason. I had electrical issues with my Jeep 2009 Commander 2 years ago and now I get the oil pressure light warning and then the car stalls for no apparent reason. The Jeep dealership doesn't know what is wrong with the car and have had it for 4+ days to try and fix…
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the ignition key moved from the on to off position independently. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle…
Engine
10 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles.
While driving the Commander it stalls. The engines shuts off with no warning. Then I have to put it in park and start it again. Sometimes it happens wth the lights, radio and wipers on. And it sounds like it does not want to start. This has happened 5 times. And the dealer does not know what to do.
Bumped the key and engine shut off...called the service dept and found out there was recall on my truck prior to me buying it but was not disclosed.
Transmission
8 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 82,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the key would not disengage from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the floor shifter assembly needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
They vehicles conductor plate keep going out cause the vehicle to go into limp mode. The can happen at highway speeds suddenly causing the vehicle to decelerate suddenly in traffic. There are multiple reports on online forums of this happening even at low milage
Air bags
6 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Commander. While parked, the vehicle failed to turn off as the key remained in the accessory position. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 11/09/15 the…
The airbag light is on and after taking it to the mechanic, I was informed that it will not release in the event of an accident. I searched for a recall as the mechanic suggested and found nothing. Since I have never been in an accident that would set the airbag off, I do not understand why the light is on. The lights…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: valve.
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Commander. While driving approximately 65 MPH the tire pressure warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and noticed that the rear passenger side tire was flat. The contact replaced the tire with the spare tire. The…
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Commander. The contact stated that the tire became deflated while the vehicle was in motion. The contact stopped and inspected the vehicle, finding that the valve stem was fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the tread became worn and…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 7%My Jeep Commander keeps stalling for no apparent reason. I had electrical issues with my Jeep 2009 Commander 2 years ago and now I get the oil pressure light warning and then the car stalls for no apparent reason. The Jeep dealership doesn't know what is wrong with the car and have had it for 4+ days to try and fix…
My 2009 Jeep Commander stalled and finally cut off while driving. Everything completely shuts down and have to restart the engine immediately. It has happened 4 times now in approximately last four months. This condition has happened twice while my daughter was driving, and twice while my wife was driving. It is at…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Commander. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The contact mentioned that water entered the vehicle and caused the floorboard to become wet. As a result, there was a mildew odor and water stains. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was…
The airbag light is on and after taking it to the mechanic, I was informed that it will not release in the event of an accident. I searched for a recall as the mechanic suggested and found nothing. Since I have never been in an accident that would set the airbag off, I do not understand why the light is on. The lights…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Jeep Commander recalls
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Air bags: frontal
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2009 Jeep Commander
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Commander?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (21 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles); engine (10 complaints, typically around 72,000 miles); transmission (8 complaints, typically around 82,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Jeep Commander have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 7, 2013 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Jeep Commander?
- It is 4th of 6 Commander model years by number of complaints, with 46 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.