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 CUSTO…
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee powertrain problems
severe 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
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
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 TRAN…
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 UNAVAILA…
My car is driving okay but it’s having some electrical issues and it shuts down.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
It's a meaningful issue. 19 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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