2009 Jeep Commander Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2009 Jeep Commander, and owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2009 Jeep Commander
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system and transfer case (4-wheel drive) (power train)
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Air bags: frontal and 2 other components
Chrysler is recalling 4,314 my 2009 dodge journey, jeep grand cherokee, commander and wrangler vehicles. Wiring may be reversed on the steering column control module driver AIRBAG squib connector. The driver's AIRBAG may not deploy as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's AIRBAG squib wires and replace the steering column control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Jeep Commander have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 86,965 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 14, 2026 · Air bags
“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 diagnose”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 10, 2022 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Jeep Commander (Commander 2WD, Commander 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–15 / 18–20 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.7/4.7/5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Jeep Commander model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Commander model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Jeep Commander | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 Jeep Commander | 5 | 1,635 |
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 5 | 696 |
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 4 | 326 |
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 2 | 46 |
| 2010 Jeep Commander | 4 | 45 |
Checking a specific 2009 Jeep Commander
How do I know if my 2009 Jeep Commander has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2009 Jeep Commander; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V118000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
- Wrangler 4-DR 4X41,366 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.