2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the check engine light constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four occasions and a new thermostat was installed. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10440462, filed 2011-12, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was able to restart by being placed in neutral and restarting. No warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 7,300.”
NHTSA complaint #10379977, filed 2011-02, 7,300 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, all of the warning lights would illuminate and the vehicle would stall. During the failures, the contact had a hard time maneuvering the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle would also not immediately restart. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the conatct to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for an inspection. They offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10419638, filed 2011-08, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would intermittently stall without warning. The contact would shut off the engine and upon restarting; the vehicle would operate as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two occasions where the PCM was updated but to no avail. The failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated he would sporadically have incidents where the vehicle would not start. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 8,900.”
NHTSA complaint #10331522, filed 2010-05, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 17 | 2% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 | 23 | 2% |
| 2014 | 45 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 18 | 1% |
| 2011 | 15 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 39 | 5% |
| 2007 | 77 | 7% |
| 2006 | 53 | 4% |
| 2005 | 78 | 4% |
| 2004 | 55 | 4% |
| 2003 | 42 | 6% |
| 2002 | 146 | 10% |
| 2001 | 53 | 6% |
| 2000 | 178 | 12% |
| 1999 | 121 | 7% |
| 1998 | 69 | 7% |
| 1997 | 81 | 8% |
| 1996 | 88 | 10% |
| 1995 | 70 | 10% |
| 1994 | 75 | 13% |
| 1993 | 46 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsFuel system
8 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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