Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 138 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 47 complaints
- Power Train 23 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints
- Air Bags 11 complaints
- Steering 11 complaints
Of the 138 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 138 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee experiences more frequent issues with its electrical system and power train, including significant recalls impacting safety. While not the worst in class, owners face a higher rate of complaints compared to peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| Transfer case | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,100–$2,500 | common |
| Engine components | 90,000–130,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Airbags | 70,000–120,000 miles | $200–$800 | 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 and rotors at 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Replace timing belt at 120,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noises during gear shifts
- Airbag warning light
- Unresponsive or flickering electrical systems
- Loss of vehicle power
- Unusual driveline vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.