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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

47
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

My car is driving okay but it’s having some electrical issues and it shuts down.

NHTSA ID 11695993 · filed Oct 28, 2025

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 the residence. The contact researched and was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V567000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

NHTSA ID 11663970 · filed May 30, 2025
All 47 reports naming electrical

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

27
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

My car is driving okay but it’s having some electrical issues and it shuts down.

NHTSA ID 11695993 · filed Oct 28, 2025

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEIZED. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, AFTER THE FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTACT INFORMED A LOCAL MECHANIC OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.

NHTSA ID 11362746 · filed Oct 5, 2020
All 27 reports naming engine

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

23
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

My car is driving okay but it’s having some electrical issues and it shuts down.

NHTSA ID 11695993 · filed Oct 28, 2025

Gcc

NHTSA ID 11461866 · filed Apr 23, 2022
All 23 reports naming powertrain (other)

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

14
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEIZED. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, AFTER THE FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTACT INFORMED A LOCAL MECHANIC OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.

NHTSA ID 11362746 · filed Oct 5, 2020

HAVE OWNED USED 2009 JEEP GRD.CHRKE. FOR 10 MONTHS 2 MONTHS IN TO OWNING NOTICED AT TIMES VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER. PRESSING GAS PEDAL DID NOTHING. HAD TO PULL OVER SHUT JEEP OFF, WAIT A MINUTE THEN START JEEP BACK UP. THIS WORKED AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. BUT OVER THE MONTHS IT BECAME MORE FREQUENT. I TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER AND HE COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. NO CODES FROM ENGINE. I HAVE HAD THE NECESSARY MAINTENANCE DONE ON THE JEEP. THIS WEEK THE PROBLEM BEGAN ON FRIDAY AND CONTINUES ON. MY JEEP WILL NOT GO OVER 25 MPH. TAKING IT TO AUTHORIZED DEALER AND JEEP REPAIR ON MONDAY. BUT HAVING READ THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE I HAVE VERY LITTLE FAITH THIS PROBLEM WILL BE FIX!!! EVEN THOUGH MY COMPLAINT MIMICS SEVERAL OF THE COMPLAINTS SENT IN TO THOSE THAT MANUFACTURER JEEPS!!!

NHTSA ID 11122387 · filed Aug 26, 2018
All 14 reports naming driver assistance

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

12
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE LOST AIR QUICKLY AND ABRUPTLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE VALVE STEM ON THE TIRE HAD FAILED AND FRACTURED APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE STEMS ON THE VEHICLE HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ONE OTHER TIME, WITH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO WORLD JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM 681 SHREWSBURY AVE, SHREWSBURY, NJ 07702 WHO STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD SPEAK TO GOODYEAR, THE TIRE MANUFACTURER. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD SPEAK TO THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER AS THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE VALVE STEMS OR RIMS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, STATED THAT THEY KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THE MATTER, AND PROVIDED THE NUMBER TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,850. UPDATED 10/05/17*LJ *TR

NHTSA ID 11012397 · filed Aug 2, 2017

TIRE GAUGES BROKE OFF / 3 CRUMBLED OFF THE TIRES AND 4TH JUST BROKE OFF IN THE MECHANICS HAND! THESE BROKE OFF BETWEEN MAY & NOV 2010. ALSO AIR BAG SIDE CONTACTS IN STEERING COLUMN {AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON} JULY 2015.

NHTSA ID 10870141 · filed May 21, 2016
All 12 reports naming other / unspecified

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

11
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

My vehicle has stopped 3 times this year without warning. Twice while I was driving and once while my daughter was driving. There is a click sound and the radio and everything on in the vehicle goes. The vehicle begins to slow down. Luckly when this happened there were no cars around so each time we are able to stop the vehicle wait a second and start the vehicle without an issue. This is a very dangerous issue and this needs to be fixed ASAP.

NHTSA ID 11440924 · filed Nov 18, 2021

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND THE STEERING IS LOST. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AND HAS HAPPENED AT 60MPH AS WELL AS 35. THERE IS NO WARNING BEFORE IT HAPPENS. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.

NHTSA ID 11121565 · filed Aug 22, 2018
All 11 reports naming steering

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

11
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

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 years now. So this tells me that when the airbag light comes on, the airbag does not work. This would become a hazard in a head on collision, which would cause the airbag not to deploy.

NHTSA ID 11674571 · filed Jul 18, 2025

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

NHTSA ID 11674563 · filed Jul 18, 2025
All 11 reports naming airbags

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE LOST AIR QUICKLY AND ABRUPTLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE VALVE STEM ON THE TIRE HAD FAILED AND FRACTURED APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE STEMS ON THE VEHICLE HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ONE OTHER TIME, WITH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO WORLD JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE RAM 681 SHREWSBURY AVE, SHREWSBURY, NJ 07702 WHO STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD SPEAK TO GOODYEAR, THE TIRE MANUFACTURER. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD SPEAK TO THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER AS THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE VALVE STEMS OR RIMS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, STATED THAT THEY KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THE MATTER, AND PROVIDED THE NUMBER TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,850. UPDATED 10/05/17*LJ *TR

NHTSA ID 11012397 · filed Aug 2, 2017

SECOND INCIDENT REGARDING TIRE SENSOR MONITOR. MECHANIC CHECKED TIRE PRESSURE AND TSM DEFLATED TIRE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON AND TIRE IMMEDIATELY DEFLATES. *TR

NHTSA ID 10713498 · filed Apr 29, 2015
All 9 reports naming tires & wheels

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S UNDERCARRIAGE WAS RUSTED DUE TO SALT EXPOSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAR LINE (3335 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, STAFFORD, VA 22554) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHOCKS AND CONTROL ARMS HAD FRACTURED DUE TO THE RUST. IN ADDITION, THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION WERE SEVERELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE PULLEYS, SHOCKS, BRAKES, AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

NHTSA ID 11101629 · filed Jun 13, 2018

ON AUGUST 26, 2014, THIS 2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4 VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSING SERIOUS CERVICAL AND SPINAL INJURIES TO A PEDESTRIAN. THIS VEHICLE WAS IN A PARKED POSITION, ACCELERATED WITHOUT THE DRIVER TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, KEPT MOVING FORWARD ON ITS OWN ACCORD UNTIL THE VEHICLE ULTIMATELY STOPPED AFTER STRIKING A BUILDING METAL STAIRCASE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS SAFETY ISSUE TO PREVENT FURTHER PERSONAL INJURY AND, OR PROPERLY DAMAGE. *TR *JS *JS *JS

NHTSA ID 10638018 · filed Sep 22, 2014
All 9 reports naming body & structure

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

HAVE OWNED USED 2009 JEEP GRD.CHRKE. FOR 10 MONTHS 2 MONTHS IN TO OWNING NOTICED AT TIMES VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER. PRESSING GAS PEDAL DID NOTHING. HAD TO PULL OVER SHUT JEEP OFF, WAIT A MINUTE THEN START JEEP BACK UP. THIS WORKED AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. BUT OVER THE MONTHS IT BECAME MORE FREQUENT. I TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER AND HE COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. NO CODES FROM ENGINE. I HAVE HAD THE NECESSARY MAINTENANCE DONE ON THE JEEP. THIS WEEK THE PROBLEM BEGAN ON FRIDAY AND CONTINUES ON. MY JEEP WILL NOT GO OVER 25 MPH. TAKING IT TO AUTHORIZED DEALER AND JEEP REPAIR ON MONDAY. BUT HAVING READ THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE I HAVE VERY LITTLE FAITH THIS PROBLEM WILL BE FIX!!! EVEN THOUGH MY COMPLAINT MIMICS SEVERAL OF THE COMPLAINTS SENT IN TO THOSE THAT MANUFACTURER JEEPS!!!

NHTSA ID 11122387 · filed Aug 26, 2018

VEHICLE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING, LOSS OF BRAKES, STEERING AND PROPULSION IS LOSS. VEHICLE DOES THIS RANDOMLY AND IT IS NOT THE FIRST TIME.

NHTSA ID 11076555 · filed Mar 6, 2018
All 8 reports naming fuel system

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEIZED. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, AFTER THE FAILURE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTACT INFORMED A LOCAL MECHANIC OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.

NHTSA ID 11362746 · filed Oct 5, 2020

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT (SKIDDING CAR) FLASHES, FEELS LIKE ABS IS BEING APPLIED TO PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT APPLYING THE BRAKES AND EVEN WHEN ACCELERATING. USUALLY ONLY STOPS WHEN THE EAS/BAS LIGHTS COME ON. ALWAYS WORSE ON WARM DAYS. JEEP SAYS THERES NO ISSUE BUT AFTER 5 MINUTES ON THE INTERNET, THATA CLEARLY NOT TRUE. *TR

NHTSA ID 10513362 · filed May 23, 2013

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL BECAME TOTALLY INOPERATIVE AFTER WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. BULB AND BULB SOCKET CONNECTOR WAS REPLACED, FUSES WERE CHECKED. HAZARD LIGHT WILL NOT FUNCTION ON THIS BULB ALTHOUGH DRIVING LIGHT FUNCTION WORKS ON THIS BULB INDICATING BULB IS NOT THE ISSUE. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT WILL NOT SHUT OFF AFTER IGNITION TURNED OFF. RECEIVED CODE B162B INDICATING POSSIBLE ISSUE WITH THE 'INTEGRATED POWER MODULE' ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE 'TIPM'. NOT HAVING A WORKING TURN SIGNAL CREATES AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SITUATION AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE DEALER. FAULTY TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHT ISSUES ARE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE TIPM THAT WAS INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES BY CHRYSLER FOR WHICH AN IMMEDIATE SAFETY RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED.

NHTSA ID 11098329 · filed May 28, 2018

VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS,WITH AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP LEVELING SYSTEM,THE SYSTEM HAS BECOME IN OPERATIVE AND HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT SEARCH OUT FAR ENOUGH TO PROVIDE A SAFE VIEWING AREA ON LOW BEAM. A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE WITH NIGHT DRIVING.

NHTSA ID 10785766 · filed Oct 24, 2015

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Gcc

NHTSA ID 11461866 · filed Apr 23, 2022

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S UNDERCARRIAGE WAS RUSTED DUE TO SALT EXPOSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAR LINE (3335 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, STAFFORD, VA 22554) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHOCKS AND CONTROL ARMS HAD FRACTURED DUE TO THE RUST. IN ADDITION, THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION WERE SEVERELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE PULLEYS, SHOCKS, BRAKES, AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

NHTSA ID 11101629 · filed Jun 13, 2018

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVERS DOOR INTERIOR HANDLES ARE CRACKING. THE CRACKING IS GOING TO LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE IN A EMERGENCY. WHILE CLEANING THE DOOR PANELS I NOTICED THE PROBLEM AND CHECKED ALL FOUR DOOR. THE ONLY DOOR THAT IS CRACKED IS THE FRONT DOORS. I LOOKED FOR RECALLS ON THIS MATTER AND DID NOT FIND ANY. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER JEEP OWNERS AND THEY HAVE STATED THAT THEY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FROM SEATBELTS WILL NOT RETRACT ALL THE TIME. IF THIS HAPPENS THE SEAT BELT WILL GET CAUGHT IN THE DOOR, WEARING THE BELT. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES ON MY VEHICLE. THERE IS A WEAR POINT ON THE SEATBELT WERE IT HAS GOT CAUGHT IN THE DOOR. *TR

NHTSA ID 10524043 · filed Jul 9, 2013

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

Driver's heated seat fire burned holes in seat and burnt pants. Burnt marks shown to Jeep dealer and problem confirmed.

NHTSA ID 11593447 · filed Jun 10, 2024

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

THERE IS A LEAK COMING FROM THE MAPLIGHT, AND THE A POSTS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. THE LEAK GETS WORSE THE FASTER YOU DRIVE. DEALERSHIP STATES THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE CAUSED BY THE SUNROOF DRAINS. THE DRAINAGE TUBE GETS FROZEN OR CLOGGED AND THEN LEAKS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN OCTOBER. *TR

NHTSA ID 10494904 · filed Jan 28, 2013

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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