The Lemon IndexAll cars · Jeep Grand Cherokee · 2009
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 7
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 16 / 21 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 15 / 20 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 14 / 19 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 19 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 13 / 19 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
| 6.1L 8-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 11 / 14 / 12 | Premium | $6,450 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 40,000 and 87,600 miles. Median 58,300, from 112 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 82,700 | 51,400–113,800 | 36 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 55,800 | 28,800–80,500 | 18 |
| Engine | 62,900 | 38,500–127,800 | 21 |
| Speed control | 85,000 | 24,500–116,000 | 11 |
| Airbags | 117,000 | 45,000–134,000 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Tires | 22% |
| Electrical | 17% |
| Engine | 17% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 13% |
| Body structure | 13% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
13V175000 May 2013 Power Train / Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Defect. 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.
09E039000 Jun 2009 Suspension
Defect. 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.
09V118000 Apr 2009 Electrical System / Wiring
Defect. 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.
Manufacturer communications 52
Jeep filed 52 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire
- NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2)…
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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