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2009 Jeep Commander 4X4 Engine Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
31%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
48,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Jeep Commander 4X4, 31% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I pulled out of a gas station after filling up my tank and was trying to make a right turn and my truck completely shut down, no warning lights came on and I was unable to steer. The truck rolled across 2 lanes of traffic, resting on the concrete divider of the street. I was able to put the truck into park and restart it. I have taken the truck to 2 dealerships and they have been unable to diagnose the issue. I have also contacted Jeep and worked with a case manager with the company and they have been unable to help me.”

NHTSA complaint #10497768, filed 2013-02, 61,000 miles

“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. Chatter on most of the Jeep forums confirms multiple no start issues across the Jeep product line.”

NHTSA complaint #10758590, filed 2015-08, 35,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Jeep COMMANDER 4X4. 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. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer two times for a diagnosis. The technician was unable to duplicate or locate the malfunction. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10475684, filed 2012-09, 15,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009431%
20082321%
20077322%

Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Commander 4X4

Electrical system
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Jeep Commander 4X4

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology