2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power Train Problems
- 21
- 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.
Among these 21 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transfer case · 9 records
- power train · 5 records
- electrical system · 4 records
- system power · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Power Train
Transmission will disengage while driving at any given speed. The only way to correct it is to coast to a stop, put the transmission in park then shut off the engine and restart. Only then will car become drivable again. This is extremely hazardous when on the interstate or expressway. Check engine light comes on and a code p2767 is always present when this occurs. My jeep mechanic says its an expensive repair as…
ODI 11030006
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was in the park position with the keys out of the ignition, it began to independently roll backwards. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system, power train). The failure mileage was 60,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10926663
Power Train · Steering
While driving the car the car looses the ability to steer and drops into neutral. The dealership swears that they can't duplicate the problem. I took it in for the n23 recall today and as i was driving into the dealership it happened again - yet they still couldn't duplicate the problem. Now i'm worried that my 4wd won't work
ODI 10820838
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 · 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
Power Train
While driving my car suddenly would not go into gear, i had to put my car in neutral my driving. Engine light came on as well. This happened approximately three days after i had the recall done for the transfer case at champion chrysler dealership. I took it back in july and they told me i needed a new transfer case which i ended spending a 1000 to replace. Picked up the car and as soon as i drove it off the same…
ODI 10639505
Power Train
Jeep shifted to neutral upon startup and rolled downhill in park. (jan. 2013) note there is a recall on this issue chrysler/jeep "n23". I had not had the recall service performed. I scheduled the recall service, which was done at bosak jeep, merrillville in, in february 2013. The service is a software update to the final drive control module (fdcm). The reason for this complaint is to state that the software update…
ODI 10586296
Power Train
I brought my vehicle into my dealership for a recall that i was suggested to do. The recall # is: n23. Now, there is another problem with low gear 4x4 and neutral position. I cannot use these modes. This is a common problem, we found out through the dealer, that happens after i have brought in my vehicle for the original( n23) recall. I called chrysler and they advised me to go back to my dealership. I went back to…
ODI 10562473
Power Train
Had transfer case recall completed in october had no problem before now cannot put transfer case into neutral. Had car back to my dealer 7 different times twice they kept it for a few days when i get home it will not go into neutral also car was in a dealer in lansing mi. Once and it was in a henderson nv dealer it is now dec. 29 and it will not go into neutral had it in nevada 2 times. Jeep customer service in…
ODI 10557665
Power Train
The following incidents occurred after performance of chrysler safety recall n23/nhtsa 13v-175. We use our 2009 grand cherokee as a towed vehicle behind our motorhome. Prior to recall execution the 4wd system performed as expected by going into the "n" position when selected. Since recall n23 i have experienced several instances of failure of the transfer case to shift into "n". Even replacing the transfer case…
ODI 10610151
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee 4x4. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into neutral. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system , power train). The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. *tr
ODI 10566762
Power Train
Dealer performed n23 recall in august 2013, since recall performed, jeep has been back to several dealers 10-11 times. Since recall, can not put jeep into freewheel or 4 low. Jeep was purchased specifically for towing behind motorhome. Have spent hundreds of dollars to return to dealer and many hours of personal time. Have also driven vehicle hundreds of miles when tow mode failed after we pulled behind motorhome.…
ODI 10562591
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While attempting to park vehicle, with only brake being applied, and motor allowed to idle, vehicle accelerated. All attempts to stop vehicle by hard application of foot brake failed, and vehicle collided with a building. Subsequent investgation by insurance adjuster determined the vehicle was fast idling, possibly a tps issue. Despite many complaints to various jeep authorized servicers, none ever disclosed a…
Crash reported
ODI 10534622
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received nhtsa recall notice for campaign number 13v175000 (electrical system, power train) several months ago but was informed by the dealer that the parts for the remedy were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. There are no failures at this time. The vin was not available.
ODI 10524092
Electrical System · Power Train
2009 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transfer case actuator recall notice. *smd the consumer stated on two separate occasions, while driving, the transfer case suddenly shifted into neutral, the vehicle was in drive and in motion, not parked. The recall notice, that was sent to him, was not what he experienced.
ODI 10532494
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
After receiving n23 safety recall "fix" lost use of 4wd low range (which also allegedly compromises clutch packs controlling high-range 4wd system torque/power distribution). Jeep dealer diagnosed and replaced transfer case actuator. "fix" lasted 1mo. Returned to dealer; trouble codes cleared. Problem returned in less than 24h. This is the correspondence sent to jeep: ...i believe this to be a software issue, and my…
ODI 10568861
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake safety switch failed, car is unable to shift out of park. *tr
ODI 10451512
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle would not down shift. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was applied the vehicle would overheat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that there was a circuit in the down shift mode that would have to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, the…
ODI 10537707
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated when in drive gear and on an incline, the vehicle would roll backward without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to determine the failure. The manufacturer was contacted in reference to the failure but did not offer any assistance. The contact stated the failure had occurred since the date of purchase. The vehicle was…
ODI 10340588
Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, it rolls backwards when placed into drive. The vehicle has been to the dealer four times, but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The dealer stated that the failure was due to an engineering deficiency. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage is 4,531 updated 09/16/09 *bf updated 09/17/09.*jb
ODI 10276981