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2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
7%of 138 total for the year
Median mileage
51,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 7% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 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.

“4 issues: 1.vehicle will not restart right away after the key fob has been turned off and sometimes I have to get out and disengage the battery for it to start again. 2. Key fob will come out of ignition when it is turned to accessory. 4. Key fob is able to come out when vehicle is running. 3. Sometimes key will not come out of ignition if it locks up. There are recalls on this problem with jeeps but for some reason not my vehicle. I did have it fixed at the Jeep dealer but it is doing the same thing after $600.00 . …”

NHTSA complaint #10956941, filed 2017-02, 80,000 miles

“Took our Jeep to the dealership after the key fob kept getting stuck in the ignition and wouldn't release. They said it was the win module that needs to be replaced and the key would have to be reprogrammed for that win module! Well, since then, we've noticed that when we are able to get the key out (from hitting above the ignition to get it to release, or waiting an hour for it to eject on it's own) the radio will keep playing, so we have to turn it off, all of the dash lights stay on, it still dings if the door is open and acts like the key is in it after being removed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11258383, filed 2019-09, 139,821 miles

“Driver-side and passenger-side interior door handles both (at different times) just broke for no reason and started crumbling in pieces. It started about a year ago. I asked about it at our dealership. They informed me there were no recalls or anything. I looked it up online and saw that there have been many Jeep cherokees having this same issue and no one understands why there has been no recall on this common problem. My handles have gotten so bad that I am afraid of the safety issue for my family and I now. …”

NHTSA complaint #10809751, filed 2015-12, 45,000 miles

“The key will not come out of the ignition. The key gets stuck all the time. Vehicle starts properly, but does not shut off correctly since the key is stuck in the vehicle. Takes several hours to until key can be taken out properly and vehicle is completely turned off the right way.”

NHTSA complaint #11218755, filed 2019-06, 6 miles

“Fob falling out of ignition switch. Car was in drive but was not being driven as was stopped at gate which was opening. When fob fell out engine stopped. Happened multiple times now. The described was the most recent. Very dsngerous. We plan to take it to dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #11098041, filed 2018-05, 41,000 miles

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Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202639%
20251620%
20243213%
20236716%
20223915%
20215714%
20206427%
20197721%
201827132%
20177721%
20163110%
201519314%
201427512%
2013607%
20121217%
20111368%
20101412%
2009107%
2008355%
2007394%
2006786%
20051377%
2004363%
2003132%
2002352%
2001131%
2000272%
1999362%
1998222%
1997303%
1996303%
1995162%
1994132%
199392%

Other parts of the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Electrical system
47 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
23 complaints
Engine
22 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Brakes
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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