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2009 Jeep Commander Electrical system Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
46%of 46 total for the year
Median mileage
87,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Jeep Commander, 46% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“A few weeks ago while driving down a country road going around a semi sharp turn the Jeep just shut off. Lights, engine, brakes all power shut off. I was able to place the Jeep in neutral and start it back up. Everytime since while driving the dash lights flicker as well as the headlights. It stalls at times and sometimes the traction control light comes on and stays on until I turn the car off and back on.”

NHTSA complaint #11216945, filed 2019-05, 134,000 miles

“Just like the 2008 model, when you put the car in park and try to turn the key off the will not turn off all the way. I have to turn the key from the auxiliary position to the on position for several minutes until the key finally goes into the off position. Only then will it release the key. When I look my car to the dealership, they replaced the ignition switch 2 different times. I later found out that there was a recall on the 2008 model for the same issue. I am still dealing with this problem today.”

NHTSA complaint #11389597, filed 2021-01, 120,000 miles

“The remote car starter starts my vehicle? But 5-10 seconds later it shuts back off and my radio turns itself on and off even while its not on. The display goes black, makes a click, shows the Jeep logo, bars where the time should be, 12:00, then the real time, then does it all over again the entire time the vehicle is running. There is also a clicking noise sometimes when I unlock the doors even while the Jeep is off, it also happens sometimes when turning the heat on. This is sometimes resolved by changing the fan to cabin mode, other times it continues for random lengths of time. …”

NHTSA complaint #11280632, filed 2019-11, 198,000 miles

“The airbag light is on and after taking it to the mechanic, I was informed that it will not release in the event of an accident. I searched for a recall as the mechanic suggested and found nothing. Since I have never been in an accident that would set the airbag off, I do not understand why the light is on. The lights on the dashboard, interior lights, autostart, heated seats, rear sensors, and anti skid have all stopped working. Although my car is 9 years old, it has less than 60,000 miles and is well cared for. The mechanic has informed me that I have a faulty board. …”

NHTSA complaint #11075593, filed 2018-03, 55,000 miles

“My Jeep Commander keeps stalling for no apparent reason. I had electrical issues with my Jeep 2009 Commander 2 years ago and now I get the oil pressure light warning and then the car stalls for no apparent reason. The Jeep dealership doesn't know what is wrong with the car and have had it for 4+ days to try and fix the issue. I am concerned that this could happen at any speed and would put my family (including my 18 month old son) at risk. I hope you pay attention to this complaint and provide a solution for this make and model. …”

NHTSA complaint #10582862, filed 2014-04, 80,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20101840%
20092146%
200820162%
200737153%
200668742%

Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Commander

Engine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Jeep Commander

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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