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US recalls (2)
Electrical system
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 transfer case into the neutral position.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
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 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Air bags: frontal
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
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.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Powertrain
2013-05-08 · campaign 2013-155
On certain vehicles equipped with a full-time four-wheel drive system, the transfer case controller could fail. This could cause the transfer case to shift into or through the neutral position, which may allow the vehicle to roll away, even with the transmission in the PARK position. Should the vehicle roll away, it could strike another vehicle, stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the final drive controller with updated software.
Airbag
2010-08-12 · campaign 2010-273 · 730 vehicles
On certain vehicles that were not equipped with a factory sunroof, the supplemental side airbag inflatable curtain may not position properly during inflation. The side curtain airbag will still timely deploy and meet and exceed applicable safety standards. Correction: Dealers will install a bracket and foam block behind the "B" pillar upper trim cover to improve side curtain airbag positioning in the event of a deployment. This action is a Customer Satisfaction Campaign and is not being conducted as per the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Airbag
2009-04-14 · campaign 2009-108 · 350 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the driver airbag squib wires on the steering column control module (SCCM) may be reversed. As a result, the driver airbag may not deploy as intended which can increase the risk of driver injury or death during a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the SCCM.
Owner complaints (46)
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Jeep Commander. Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 326).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 21 | |
| Engine | 9 | |
| Power train | 8 | |
| Air bags | 6 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Jeep Commander.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2009 Jeep Commander 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Jeep Commander version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Commander 2WD 3.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Commander 2WD 4.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Commander 2WD 4.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Commander 2WD 5.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Commander 4WD 3.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Commander 4WD 4.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Commander 4WD 4.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Commander 4WD 5.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
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