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Light NHTSA footprint — 28 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
The 2009 Ford Expedition has 28 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is body at 4 complaints, typically surfacing around 102,333 miles (~$1,500 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Expedition | 299 | 6 |
| 2007 Expedition | 215 | 2 |
| 2008 Expedition | 146 | 4 |
| 2009 Expedition (this page) | 28 | 1 |
| 2010 Expedition | 58 | 0 |
| 2011 Expedition | 71 | 0 |
| 2012 Expedition | 116 | 3 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: body is flagged critical on this model , showing up around 102,333 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 1 active recall on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 8.2/10 model. The priciest documented failure is powertrain (~$2,500) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
2009 Ford expedition. Consumer reports problem with dash instrument cluster *tgw the consumer stated during day light hours, he was unable to read any of the gauges such as the speedometer, gas, oil, engine temperature and message center. *jb
2009 Ford expedition fog lights - both fog light lens crack after driving on a paved highway in sub zero freezing weather. Both have identical failure mode and Ford refuses to cover under warranty. The materials, design, and engineering is sub-standard and does not meet DOT…
The drive shaft is bad. My expedition is shaking very bad at high speeds it shakes the rear view mirror. I took it back to the dealership where I got it from 3 months after I got it because they thought it was the shocks. They replaced both rear shocks. Contol arms, body mounts.…
Tamara recall I was recently in an accident where my vehicle was totaled! I was traveling at approximately 67 MPH and hit something at a dead stop. No airbags deployed.
Drag to your current mileage. Numbers are derived from this vehicle's complaint history.
Delay or loss of brake stoplamp function may increase the risk of a crash.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Ford Expedition is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
The 2009 Ford Expedition is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the body first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 4 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 102,333 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,500 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 8.2 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 28 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is body. Typical failure occurs around 102,333 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is body, with 4 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 102,333 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,500 at an independent shop.
The body is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 102,333 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 28 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.