AI Damage2009 Jeep Commander 4X4: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Jeep Commander 4X4 filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 13
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 54% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 31% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 31% of all complaints
- 4 Air bags 8% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 8% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 8% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 8% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 7 complaints (54% of all).
- Engine: 4 complaints (31% of all).
- Powertrain: 4 complaints (31% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (8% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (8% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 13 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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.
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 intermittently.
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.
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.
After 3 hours of driving as I was approaching a red light, began braking the vehicle stalled. (21000 miles) after stopping I turned the key to off and then on but the vehicle did not start. I tried a second time and the vehicle started but rpm's were sporadic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph and attempting to pass another vehicle, the vehicle exhibited an unusual increase in rpms without warning.
2006 jeep commander stalled on the highway while driving creating a potentially deadly situation.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,843 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 27% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Commander 4X4 has 154 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 13, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Jeep Commander 4X4?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, powertrain. Total complaints: 13. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (38%), warning lights, check engine (31%), won't start (15%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Jeep Commander 4X4?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Jeep Commander 4X4 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2009 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.