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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 25% of all 138 complaints for this model year. That is #19 highest engine complaint count among 21 Grand Cherokee model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Engine complaints
35
25% of 138
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 21, 2010, latest Oct 28, 2025.

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2010May 2012Aug 2013Jul 2014Mar 2015Dec 2017Oct 2020
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to Oct 2025; peak Jul 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005286 (14%)
  2. 2006222 (17%)
  3. 2007286 (26%)
  4. 2008166 (23%)
  5. 200935 (25%)
  6. 201030 (25%)
  7. 2011387 (24%)
  8. 2012325 (20%)
  9. 2013126 (16%)
  10. 2014535 (23%)
  11. 2015260 (19%)
  12. 2016102 (33%)
  13. 2017124 (34%)
  14. 2018171 (20%)
  15. 201979 (22%)
  16. 202069 (29%)
  17. 202175 (19%)
  18. 202258 (22%)
  19. 202397 (25%)
  20. 2024109 (45%)
  21. 202526 (35%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee have engine problems?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee year has the most engine complaints?
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the most engine complaints (535), compared with 35 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.