Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Jeep Commander
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Jeep Commander has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 46 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V175000 Possible Vehicle Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E039000 AFTERMARKET PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V118000 REVERSE WIRING STEERING COLUMN DRIVER AIR BAG NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 21 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Jeep Commander has a below-average reliability rating due to multiple recalls and complaints, particularly regarding the electrical system and power train components. These issues, combined with reports of engine troubles, suggest potential for costly repairs over its lifespan.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| power train | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| air bags | 50,000–70,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
| suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexplained electrical issues
- Grinding or clunking noises in drivetrain
- Engine overheating
- Airbag warning light
- Suspension squeaks or clunks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Jeep Commander at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.