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2009 Jeep Commander 4x4 problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Electrical System (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)

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13
Complaints
0
Recalls
17
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (17)

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.

Electrical System 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

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

Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19

Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

Showing the 6 most recent of 17 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2019-07-27 · Air Bags · 126,000 mi

“driving down a residential street and all of a sudden my airbag light comes on and makes a chime noise. now it does it off and on the whole time it is being driven. also if your sitting steal and you turn the steering wheel it will do it as well. i'm thinking it may be due to the clockspring.…”

2019-03-19 · Unknown Or Other · 150,000 mi

“my fobik key is getting stuck in the own position and will not let me take the key out without unplugging the battery.…”

2017-09-25 · Power Train · 170,900 mi

“identical issue as found with nhtsa # 10908927 vehicle stalls while driving and cannot be restarted without putting the vehicle in park. purchased the vehicle used with 170,000 miles on it. carfax shows great care into the vehicle, however within first 24 hours after purchase have found it to stall while driving and at idle near 6x. have take…”

2017-03-29 · Unknown Or Other · 90,000 mi

“while the vehicle was stationary and off, i am unable to start the car. all lights work properly, and the battery is new & working. after hitting the starter with a wrench, the vehicle started. this continues to happen.…”

2015-10-22 · Electrical System · 97,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander 4x4. while driving approximately 25 mph merging into traffic, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder, shifted into park, and restarted the vehicle. the vehicle operated normally. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure continued to occur inte…”

2015-08-27 · Electrical System · 42,500 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander 4x4. the contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch and the doors failed to lock. the vehicle was driven to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. the contact mentioned that there was an unknown manufacturer recall directly related to the failur…”

2015-08-22 · Power Train · 35,000 mi

“this morning the car would not start at all. battery is 100%. all lights come on, everything else works fine but engine will not start. vehicle is in excellent condition very low mileage. if this would have happened out in the bush we would be in serious trouble. chatter on most of the jeep forums confirms multiple no start issues across the je…”

2013-06-20 · Power Train

“tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander 4x4. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph the transmission independently shifted into four wheel drive. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. upon restarting the vehicle it began to function normally. the failure recurred numerous times. there …”

2013-02-11 · Steering · 61,000 mi

“ i pulled out of a gas station after filling up my tank and was trying to make a right turn and my truck completely shut down, no warning lights came on and i was unable to steer. the truck rolled across 2 lanes of traffic, resting on the concrete divider of the street. i was able to put the truck into park and restart it. i have taken the truck to…”

2012-09-17 · Engine · 15,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander 4x4. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled then a few seconds later the oil and engine warning indicators began to illuminate on the instrument panel. upon restarting the vehicle, it resumed as normal. the malfunction occurred four times. the vehicle was taken to an…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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