2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems

22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 16% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

16%

share of all complaints

62,940 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the accelerator pedal seized. While the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was shifted into neutral to slow the vehicle. In addition…”
filed Oct 5, 2020
“I was driving the other day and all the sudden I hit a bump and the key fob falls out of the ignition cutting the engine completely off. So I was coasting with no engine or power. Luckily I put it in to neutral and it started back up. This could have been very dangerous. Also my key will not…”
filed Dec 21, 2019

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam…
S1709000010RevB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2022
Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam…
S1709000010 RevB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2022