2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 8% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While exiting the expressway and coming to a stop at a light all the gauges on my vehicle went out. I no longer have the following: brake lights, turn signals, speed control, key fob, possibly air bags and general electrical components. This is the 2nd occurrence of this problem. I was almost rear ended while turning because of this issue. Vehicle is parked until it can be serviced. Dealer unable to service and would only schedule an appoint four days from today.”
NHTSA complaint #10745538, filed 2015-08, 89,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the air bags warning light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 13v176000 (air bags) as a possible cause for the failure. Neither the manufacturer nor a dealer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11308284, filed 2020-02, 117,000 miles“Takata recall - air bag warning light began being intermittent when traveling on secondary roads and highways. It is now lit at all times. I have already had to replace the speed control operator lever.”
NHTSA complaint #11090953, filed 2018-04, 138,000 miles“Tire gauges broke off / 3 crumbled off the tires and 4th just broke off in the mechanics hand! These broke off between may & nov 2010. Also air bag side contacts in steering column {air bag light is on} july 2015.”
NHTSA complaint #10870141, filed 2016-05, 974 miles“When the airbag light comes on and is visible on the dashboard, this action shorts out the ac, heat, as well as the defroster. This airbag light is a constantly lit up and will not go out. I have been told that there is a problem with the clock spring on this vehicle. This has been an on going problem for several years now. So this tells me that when the airbag light comes on, the airbag does not work. This would become a hazard in a head on collision, which would cause the airbag not to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11674571, filed 2025-07Related recalls
- 09V118000Apr 9, 2009Chrysler is recalling 4,314 my 2009 dodge journey, jeep grand cherokee, commander and wrangler vehicles. Wiring may be reversed on the steering column control…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2009, Dodge Journey 2009, Jeep Wrangler 4-DR 4X4 2009 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10229213May 1, 2015Customer Satisfaction Notification P73 Reprogram Final Drive Control Module The Final Drive Control Module (FDCM) software on about 295,600 of the above vehicles may cause the…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 | 9 | 3% |
| 2021 | 20 | 5% |
| 2020 | 17 | 7% |
| 2019 | 19 | 5% |
| 2018 | 24 | 3% |
| 2017 | 15 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 4% |
| 2015 | 104 | 8% |
| 2014 | 211 | 9% |
| 2013 | 33 | 4% |
| 2012 | 43 | 3% |
| 2011 | 60 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 9% |
| 2009 | 11 | 8% |
| 2008 | 40 | 5% |
| 2007 | 29 | 3% |
| 2006 | 60 | 5% |
| 2005 | 95 | 5% |
| 2004 | 326 | 25% |
| 2003 | 256 | 34% |
| 2002 | 486 | 33% |
| 2001 | 26 | 3% |
| 2000 | 59 | 4% |
| 1999 | 83 | 5% |
| 1998 | 36 | 4% |
| 1997 | 36 | 4% |
| 1996 | 34 | 4% |
| 1995 | 30 | 4% |
| 1994 | 37 | 6% |
| 1993 | 24 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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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