2009 Jeep Commander electrical problems

Filed Sep 14, 2026 · Airbags, Electrical · MI

Was driving the speed limit when I started smelling an electrical burning smell several seconds later my passenger side airbag deployed while I was driving scaring me almost causing an accident I am almost 7 months pregnant!!! Now the airbag light is also on and I am terrified to drive!

Filed Jul 15, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · AL

The commander turns off on its own, brakes on its own, the alarm does its own thing, the esp/bas lights are on, buttons on dash don’t work most of the time, sunroof drain is faulty, and leaks rivers of water into my car! Also had my brakes to seize up on me and I couldn’t move from a danged stop sign. I just want a vehicle I can rely on.

Filed Jan 23, 2021 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · AR

Just like the 2008 model, when you put the car in park and try to turn the key off the will not turn off all the way. I have to turn the key from the auxiliary position to the on position for several minutes until the key finally goes into the off position. Only then will it release the key. When I look my car to the dealership, they replaced the ignition switch 2 different times. I later found out that there was a recall on the 2008 model for the same issue. I am still dealing with this problem today.

Filed Dec 26, 2019 · Electrical · 131,000 miles · MO

My jeep has periodic starting issues. All the lights work on the dash it just clicks. This is very random. If you jump it the vehicle will start. Sometimes if you wait a period of time it will start. Took it to the dealer they replaced starter but issue stills persist. It is very difficult to recreate. Dealers have no clue what is causing the issue.

Filed Nov 17, 2019 · Electrical · 198,000 miles · MI

The remote car starter starts my vehicle? But 5-10 seconds later it shuts back off and my radio turns itself on and off even while its not on. The display goes black, makes a click, shows the jeep logo, bars where the time should be, 12:00, then the real time, then does it all over again the entire time the vehicle is running. There is also a clicking noise sometimes when I unlock the doors even while the jeep is off, it also happens sometimes when turning the heat on. This is sometimes resolved by changing the fan to cabin mode, other times it continues for random lengths of time. I see that there were other recalls regarding the electrical system on this model & am worried about driving it in case it turns into a more serious issue. When looking at recall information on kbb.com it says my VIN is a part of the electrical system recall for power train transfer case, but when I check it here it says there are no inrepaired recalls. I am not sure if it has already been fixed, or if my vehicle is y a part of it, but there is definitely something going wrong now.

Filed Jul 11, 2019 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander. The contact stated that the key was becoming stuck in the ignition. Perry chrysler dodge jeep ram (2340 national city blvd, national city, ca 91950, (619) 477-1234) acknowledged the failure and stated that the ignition needed to be repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2019 · Electrical · IL

Vehicle was previously driven, parked, shut off, returned to vehicle and it failed to start. Lights, horn, alarm, radio, windows all power still works on the vehicle. Vehicle taken to in network car shop, all parts tested working properly (alternator, battery, starter) no intermittent starting with the vehicle at all. Vehicle has failed to start since incident. Vehicle will be towed to manufacture dealership tomorrow. Current mileage 100784

Filed May 30, 2019 · Electrical · 134,000 miles · PA

A few weeks ago while driving down a country road going around a semi sharp turn the jeep just shut off. Lights, engine, brakes all power shut off. I was able to place the jeep in neutral and start it back up. Everytime since while driving the dash lights flicker as well as the headlights. It stalls at times and sometimes the traction control light comes on and stays on until I turn the car off and back on.

Filed Mar 1, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 55,000 miles · NY

The airbag light is on and after taking it to the mechanic, I was informed that it will not release in the event of an accident. I searched for a recall as the mechanic suggested and found nothing. Since I have never been in an accident that would set the airbag off, I do not understand why the light is on. The lights on the dashboard, interior lights, autostart, heated seats, rear sensors, and anti skid have all stopped working. Although my car is 9 years old, it has less than 60,000 miles and is well cared for. The mechanic has informed me that I have a faulty board. Faulty sounds like something jeep should be paying for not me. Bubbling of paint on the hood of the truck and its spreading. Again, all these issues should be covered by jeep. These issues are the result of poor or faulty manufacturing processes and should not be visited upon the consumer.

Filed Aug 25, 2017 · Electrical · 55,203 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep commander. After the contact inserted the key in the ignition switch, the vehicle operated independently. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and restarted independently. The vehicle was taken to mike riehl's chrysler, jeep, dodge, ram (25800 gratiot ave, roseville, mi 48066) where it was diagnosed that the wiring, alternator, and battery harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 55,203.