2009 Jeep Commander problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (11) · Power Train (8) · Engine (5)
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39 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System 2013-05-07 · campaign 13V175000 · 295,345 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (51)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2024-10-30 · 101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2022-03-06 · S1709000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
Unknown Or Other 2022-03-06 · S1709000010RevB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-03-06 · S1709000010 RevB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam lobes and that camshaft/lifter replacement is necessary.
Showing the 6 most recent of 51 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-14 · Electrical System“was driving the speed limit when i started smelling an electrical burning smell several seconds later my passenger side airbag deployed while i was driving scaring me almost causing an accident i am almost 7 months pregnant!!! now the airbag light is also on and i am terrified to drive!…”
2022-02-10 · Air Bags · 138,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the air bag squid connector was damaged and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer…”
2021-07-15 · Service Brakes“the commander turns off on its own, brakes on its own, the alarm does its own thing, the esp/bas lights are on, buttons on dash don’t work most of the time, sunroof drain is faulty, and leaks rivers of water into my car! also had my brakes to seize up on me and i couldn’t move from a danged stop sign. i just want a vehicle i can rely on. …”
2021-04-06 · Engine · 110,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander. the contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted and driven to her destination. the contact called the local dealer warsaw chrysler dodge jeep ram (2771 n detroit st, warsaw, in 46582, (574) 306-5082) and sorg dodge inc …”
2021-01-23 · Electrical System · 120,000 mi“just like the 2008 model, when you put the car in park and try to turn the key off the will not turn off all the way. i have to turn the key from the auxiliary position to the on position for several minutes until the key finally goes into the off position. only then will it release the key. when i look my car to the dealership, they replaced the…”
2019-12-26 · Electrical System · 131,000 mi“my jeep has periodic starting issues. all the lights work on the dash it just clicks. this is very random. if you jump it the vehicle will start. sometimes if you wait a period of time it will start. took it to the dealer they replaced starter but issue stills persist. it is very difficult to recreate. dealers have no clue what is causing the issue…”
2019-11-17 · Electrical System · 198,000 mi“the remote car starter starts my vehicle? but 5-10 seconds later it shuts back off and my radio turns itself on and off even while its not on. the display goes black, makes a click, shows the jeep logo, bars where the time should be, 12:00, then the real time, then does it all over again the entire time the vehicle is running. there is also a click…”
2019-07-11 · Electrical System:ignition · 115,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander. the contact stated that the key was becoming stuck in the ignition. perry chrysler dodge jeep ram (2340 national city blvd, national city, ca 91950, (619) 477-1234) acknowledged the failure and stated that the ignition needed to be repaired. the manufacturer stated that there was no recall on the vehicle.…”
2019-06-10 · Electrical System“vehicle was previously driven, parked, shut off, returned to vehicle and it failed to start. lights, horn, alarm, radio, windows all power still works on the vehicle. vehicle taken to in network car shop, all parts tested working properly (alternator, battery, starter) no intermittent starting with the vehicle at all. vehicle has failed to start si…”
2019-05-30 · Electrical System · 134,000 mi“a few weeks ago while driving down a country road going around a semi sharp turn the jeep just shut off. lights, engine, brakes all power shut off. i was able to place the jeep in neutral and start it back up. everytime since while driving the dash lights flicker as well as the headlights. it stalls at times and sometimes the traction control light…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.