2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
- 40
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- ignition switch · 11 records
- failure recurred · 8 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- electrical system · 7 records
- needed replaced · 5 records
- without warning · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
The car will not start with ignition fob. This happens unpredictably. It has been doing this for a long time. We thought it was the battery but now, with a new battery it still often will not start. If we wait for some unknown period of time it eventually cranks and starts. We never know when and if we can leave or visa versa for returning home. When ever this happens the vehicle is stationary in legal parking…
ODI 11270836
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 11258383
Electrical System
Went in to the store came out put my key in and it does not start all the dash lights come had it towed home my son came over put key in and it started right up one week later the same thing happen it not reading my key all the time
ODI 11163395
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Vehicle randomly shuts off while driving at any speed and the steering is lost. This happens while driving and has happened at 60mph as well as 35. There is no warning before it happens. Extremely dangerous.
ODI 11121565
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle shifts into lower2nd gear while driving at highway speeds according to owners manual this is called limp mode and needs to be stopped placed in park and turn ignition off and restarted to continue driving this has happened to me and others
ODI 11055942
Electrical System
My vehicle is a 2009 with the exact issue as the 2010. Please reference below for safety recall/concern: nhtsa campaign number: 10v200000 remedy: dealers will inspect and replace the win module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 23, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at [redacted]. Notes: chrysler's recall campaign number is k08. Owners may also contact the national highway…
ODI 11019628
Electrical System
Car in park, remains on after key has been turned off and removed. Key is new and replaced this year. Appears to be something in the ignition/electrical system.
ODI 10918772
Electrical System
09 jeep grand cherokee electrical issue - second occurrence: lost all dash gauges, speedometer, lighting, radio, turn signals, no brake lights and heat/ac while driving down the highway. I took the vehicle immediately to the dealer with the issue showing. I was told that someone would look at the vehicle, however, i had to leave the vehicle with the dealer overnight. It appears the dealer did not look at the vehicle…
ODI 10892895
Electrical System · Engine
While driving, the ignition switch goes into accessory and the engine shuts off..jeep has no power steering or power to control the vehicle. This scared the "h" out of my wife yesterday while driving in traffic across a bridge going to work. She was traveling aprox. 45 mph across a straight bridge. This same thing happened to mysely last year while on the pa turnpike in traffic. I put the flashers on and shifted…
ODI 10873157
Electrical System
At times, the ignition switch turns off unexpectedly while driving. Also, when starting, the ignition switch will, at times, turn off, resulting in a failure to remain running.
ODI 10872109
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 10956941
Air Bags · Electrical System
My light for air bags when i turn wheel it comes on
ODI 10855211
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while parked in the garage. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10846042
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 25 mph, the electronic dashboard failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The failure recurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10845580
Electrical System
Ignition switch turns off unexpectedly. Happens while driving causing vehicle to shut down. Has happened at highway speeds and nearly caused an accident. This has happened multiple times. Occurs while vehicle has been in motion, at various speeds on city streets and highways. Dealer told me there is a recall for the switch on other model years but not mine.
ODI 10781401
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the damaged key error message illuminated and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the vehicle win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.
ODI 10749490
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10745538
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch, which caused the battery to wear prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed an inspection and diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective. The dealer advised that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The dealer also advised that the vehicle was no included in…
ODI 10713896
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle decelerated without any warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was exhibiting the same failures as mentioned in recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system, power train). However, the vin number was not included. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was awaiting to be…
ODI 10682416
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the ignition key moved inadvertently into the off accessory. The vehicle restarted and resumed normally. The failure recurred three times whenever encountering a bump in the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition switch was currently being replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The…
ODI 10693371
Electrical System · Steering
We were driving at approx 55 mph (not braking or turning) when suddenly the vehicle lost all acceleration, the gas and mph as well as directional and temperature gauges went dark/dropped to zero, then the car lost power steering. We were able to pull off the side of the road, place the car into park, removed the key, and then returned the key and restarted the car. The car then started normally. *tr
ODI 10662135
Electrical System · Power Train
Vehicle would not start. Completely dead. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Dealer said battery was bad. Replaced battery. Vehicle was ok for 3 days. Same problem occurred. This time dealer found vehicle was not getting proper voltage to transmission. Needed wiring harness replaced. Very expensive repair job. Lucky for me i have a "lifetime" warranty on power train. I am wondering if the transmission would stopped…
ODI 10662613
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle stalled. The vehicle also failed to start on several occasions. The electronic throttle warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to chrysler jeep dodge ram ([redacted] easton, ma) where the failure was diagnosed as an electrical problem and the wiring harness was replaced however, the failure…
ODI 11302359
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the key became stuck between the start and run position. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v567000 (electrical system) however, the parts…
ODI 10758902
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated the key became stuck and failed to eject from the ignition. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the win module needed to be replaced. The failure was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximately failure mileage was…
ODI 10662931