2009 Jeep Commander 4X4 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 31%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,353miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Jeep Commander 4X4, 31% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,353 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.
“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 while driving approximately 40 MPH the transmission independently shifted into four wheel drive. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting the vehicle it began to function normally. The failure recurred numerous times. There was a recall associated with NHTSA recall campaign id number 13v175000 (electrical system , power train). The VIN was not a part of the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10520856, filed 2013-06Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Commander 4X4
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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