2009 Jeep Commander 4X4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2009 Jeep Commander 4X4 has 13 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking 3rd worst of 3 model years, meaning it has fewer reported issues than the 2007 and 2008. No recalls are on file for this year. Electrical System complaints (54%) lead, followed by Engine (38%) and Transmission & Powertrain (31%).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #3 of 3 Commander 4X4 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 13
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2009 Jeep Commander 4X4 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System7 (54%)
- Engine5 (38%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (31%)
- Other2 (15%)
- Airbags1 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (8%)
- Steering1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe the vehicle stalling unexpectedly at low and highway speeds, sometimes while merging or turning, with no warning lights.
- Some reported the transmission independently shifting into four-wheel drive at around 40 mph before the vehicle could be pulled over.
- Others found the key stuck in the ignition switch with the doors failing to lock, traced to a window/ignition module.
- A few described the engine surging in RPM or losing power while attempting to pass another vehicle, causing sudden deceleration.
- One owner reported the vehicle would not start at all despite a fully charged battery and low mileage.
- Another described the vehicle rolling across lanes of traffic after suddenly shutting down and losing steering assist during a turn.
2009 Jeep Commander 4X4 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2009 compared with other Commander 4X4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Jeep Commander 4X4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2009 model has 13 complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the three model years with data, ranking 3rd worst of 3.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Commander 4X4?
- NHTSA complaints point to the Electrical System as the top problem area, making up 54% of complaints, followed by the Engine at 38% and Transmission & Powertrain at 31%.
- Does the 2009 Jeep Commander 4X4 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Jeep Commander 4X4.
- At what mileage do problems typically show up on the 2009 Commander?
- Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 60,176.5 miles, though electrical issues showed a median of 79,000 miles and engine issues a median of 35,000 miles.
- How does the 2009 Commander compare to the 2007 and 2008 model years?
- The 2007 model has 339 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the 2008 has 111 complaints and an index of 50, while the 2009 has 13 complaints and an index of 0, making it the lowest of the three.