Model Year Problem Record

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2009 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

138Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

9Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Electrical System48

Engine27

Power Train23

Vehicle Speed Control12

Wheels10

Fuel and Propulsion System8

Brakes4

Lighting3

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System48 complaints

48 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V175000.

Engine27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V118000.

Steering11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

09V118000Reported April 9, 2009 - 4,314 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 4,314 vehicles across all affected models.

13V175000Reported May 7, 2013 - 295,345 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 295,345 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20091

20107

20119

20126

201321

201429

201517

201612

20176

201810

20195

20203

20211

20222

20233

20241

20255

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.