Does the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the most recent reported on May 7, 2013 (Electrical system, Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (47 complaints), followed by power train (23).

How many 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 138 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and problems

2 recalls and 138 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

recalls

138

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

Electrical system · Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

NHTSA campaign 13V175000 · reported May 7, 2013 · Chrysler Group LLC · 295,345 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
The 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.

Air bags: frontal · Air bags · Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 09V118000 · reported April 9, 2009 · CHRYSLER LLC · 4,314 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system47
Power train23
Engine22
Vehicle speed control12
Air bags11
Steering11
Unknown or other10
Wheels10
Structure9
Tires9

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 28, 2025 · Electrical system
My car is driving okay but it’s having some electrical issues and it shuts down.

Jul 18, 2025 · Air bags
Clock spring shorts out the electrical system. It causes the AC and heat not to work and no blower motor. This could cause others problems as well

Jul 18, 2025 · Air bags
When the airbag light comes on and is visible on the dashboard, this action shorts out the ac, heat, as well as the defroster. This airbag light is a constantly lit up and will not go out. I have been told that there is a problem with the clock spring on this vehicle. This has been an on going problem for several…

May 30, 2025 · Electrical system · 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to put the key into ignition; however, the key was inoperative. The contact stated that the key was intermittently was stuck in the ignition. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle remained at…

Jan 14, 2025 · Electrical system
WIN Module failure

Grand Cherokee model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2006	4	1,280	47	7
2007	5	1,109	31	11
2008	4	734	23	5
2009	2	138	4	0
2010	5	118	10	4
2011	6	1,641	53	61
2012	10	1,644	46	105

Across all years, the 2014 Grand Cherokee has the most complaints (2,383). All Jeep Grand Cherokee years →

Questions

Does the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the most recent reported on May 7, 2013 (Electrical system, Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee?: Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (47 complaints), followed by power train (23).
How many 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 138 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 28, 2025.